Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama FC, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama FC — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- Yokohama FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Yusuke Araki
- Referee Masuya Ueda
- Referee Hiromichi Oka
- Referee Daisuke Sakurai
- Referee Naoto Uehara
- Referee Yasuyuki Igarashi (Japan)
4 games this season
🟨 2.5/game
⚽ 7.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka FC | 18 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama FC | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 18 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tokyo | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 28 |
| 16 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 18 | 25 |
| 17 | Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Yokohama F.Marinos | 18 | 20 |
| 19 | FC Mito Holly Hock | 18 | 18 |
| 20 | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | 18 | 12 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | Yokohama FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 May | Ōita FC Trinita | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Apr | Shonan Bellmare | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Apr | Gamba Osaka | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Apr | Vissel Kobe | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 May | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Apr | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 0–5 | L |
| 17 Apr | Vegalta Sendai | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Apr | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/4
61-75
4/6
76+
1/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Shimizu S-Pulse
| Se-hun Oh | 2 G |
| Koya Kitagawa | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Shimizu S-Pulse are looking to make home advantage count against Yokohama FC.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' Katsuhiro Nakayama has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 5 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' Yota Maejima is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Shimizu S-Pulse tonight.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' Yokohama FC is showing some good football. However, Yokohama FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 46' Maguinho is ready to make an impact after coming on for Keijiro Ogawa at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 54' The Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes a substitution. Kenta Nishizawa departs to be replaced by Akira Disaro.
- 59' What composure from Thiago Santana! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 60' The crowd applauds Katsuya Iwatake as he leaves the pitch. Yota Maejima steps in for Yokohama FC.
- 63' A goal from the Japan international Kohei Tezuka! He fires home on 63 to make it 1-1!
- 65' The Shimizu S-Pulse bench stirs into life. Yuito Suzuki is withdrawn and Shota Kaneko gets his opportunity.
- 70' Shimizu S-Pulse have won 295 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 74' A meaty challenge results in booking for Maguinho on 74.
- 75' Ryo Takeuchi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yosuke Kawai at the 75 minute mark.
- 76' The Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes a substitution. Katsuhiro Nakayama departs to be replaced by Keita Nakamura.
- 79' Yuya Takagi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Eijiro Takeda on 79 minute.
- 84' Shimizu S-Pulse are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Yokohama FC's shape.
- 89' Takuya Matsuura makes way for Masahiko Inoha at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Yokohama FC.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 37
- 9
- 2
-
17
Yosuke Kawai ↓ Ryo Takeuchi 75'
- 50
-
16
Kenta Nishizawa ↓ Akira Disaro 54'
- 11
-
21
Ryo Okui ↓ Eiichi Katayama 76'
- 13
-
23
Yuito Suzuki ↓ Shota Kaneko 65'
Bench
- 5
-
20
Keita Nakamura ↑ 76'
-
6
Ryo Takeuchi ↑ 75'
-
30
Shota Kaneko ↑ 65'
-
7
Eiichi Katayama ↑ 76'
-
19
Akira Disaro ↑ 54'
- 25
Coach
Miguel Angel Lotina
Yokohama FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 4
-
39
Kazuma Watanabe ↓ Kleber 60'
- 30
- 7
-
13
Keijiro Ogawa ↓ Maguinho 46'
-
22
Katsuya Iwatake ↓ Yota Maejima 60'
-
17
Eijiro Takeda ↓ Yuya Takagi 79'
- 21
- 15
- 26
Bench
-
9
Kleber ↑ 60'
-
19
Masahiko Inoha ↑ 89'
-
2
Maguinho ↑ 46'
- 18
- 6
-
24
Yuya Takagi ↑ 79'
-
23
Yota Maejima ↑ 60'
Coach
Tomonobu Hayakawa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryo Takeuchi | 2 |
| Shota Kaneko | 2 |
| Dutra Junior | 1 |
| Tatsuki Seko | 1 |
| Thiago Santana | 1 |
| Kohei Tezuka | 1 |
| Valdo | 1 |
| Kazuma Watanabe | 1 |
Head to Head
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.62
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Yokohama FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
74%
Draw or Yokohama FC
52%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Yokohama FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 0
8.3%
2 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse
| Handicap | Shimizu S-Pulse covers | Push | Yokohama FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 22% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.