Tokushima Vortis vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Tokushima Vortis vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at Pocarisweat Stadium.
- Tokushima Vortis 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Yagi Akane
- Referee Shinji Ochi
- Referee Mikiya Nishimura
- Referee Koei Koya
- Referee Hayato Shimizu
- Referee Akihito Kawasaki
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Jul | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Jun | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Jun | FC Tokyo | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 May | Shonan Bellmare | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 May | Gamba Osaka | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul | Tokushima Vortis | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Jul | Ōita FC Trinita | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Jun | Yokohama FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Jun | Vegalta Sendai | A | 3–2 | W |
| 30 May | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 May | FC Tokyo | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Tokushima Vortis and Shimizu S-Pulse is underway.
- 2' Goal! Teruki Hara scores his 6 goal in 279 matches.
- 7' It looks surprising Tokushima Vortis does not make any changes. Ryo Takeuchi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 12' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 14' What a strike from Masaki Watai! The score is 1-1.
- 19' Magnificent from Caca! That is 3 goals in 37 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 24' Shimizu S-Pulse are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 29' It looks like no one’s ball. Shimizu S-Pulse is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 34' Kota Miyamoto is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Tokushima Vortis so far.
- 39' With 0 assists to his name this season, Tokuma Suzuki is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Tokushima Vortis.
- 44' Eiichi Katayama has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 49' A quiet spell here at Pocarisweat Stadium. Shimizu S-Pulse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 54' Thiago Santana is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Tokushima Vortis tonight.
- 59' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Tokushima Vortis and Shimizu S-Pulse are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 64' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 65' Poor challenge from Koki Sugimori. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 68' Tokushima Vortis make a change. Tokuma Suzuki trudges off to be replaced by Yudai Konishi on 68 minutes.
- 72' Yuki Kakita has so much to prove this time. He replaces Taiyo Nishino on 72 minute.
- 77' The whistle greets Carlinhos as he departs to be replaced by Akira Disaro.
- 77' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Yudai Konishi.
- 78' It is a substitution in Tokushima Vortis team. Taiki Tamukai is replaced by Diego on 78 minute.
- 82' Fresh legs for Shimizu S-Pulse! Hiroshi Ibusuki comes on to replace Thiago Santana.
- 87' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 88' What a moment for Yudai Konishi! That strike on 88 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' Another substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse to replace Yuito Suzuki by Yosuke Kawai on 90 minute.
- The points are shared — Tokushima Vortis 2-2 Shimizu S-Pulse. Honours even.
Lineups
Tokushima Vortis Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 21
-
45
Koki Sugimori ↓ Akira Hamashita 68'
- 20
- 8
- 15
- 10
-
2
Taiki Tamukai ↓ Diego 78'
-
23
Tokuma Suzuki ↓ Yudai Konishi 68'
-
39
Taiyo Nishino ↓ Yuki Kakita 72'
- 14
Bench
- 3
- 33
-
37
Akira Hamashita ↑ 68'
-
19
Yuki Kakita ↑ 72'
- 31
-
7
Yudai Konishi ↑ 68'
-
4
Diego ↑ 78'
Coach
Daniel Poyatos Algaba
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 37
- 9
- 2
- 6
- 7
- 4
-
10
Carlinhos ↓ Akira Disaro 77'
- 21
- 13
-
23
Yuito Suzuki ↓ Yosuke Kawai 90'
Bench
-
17
Yosuke Kawai ↑ 90'
- 26
- 29
-
27
Hiroshi Ibusuki ↑ 82'
- 11
-
19
Akira Disaro ↑ 77'
- 25
Coach
Miguel Angel Lotina
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Taisei Miyashiro | 1 |
| Ken Iwao | 1 |
| Yuki Kakita | 1 |
| Teruki Hara | 1 |
| Caca | 1 |
| Masaki Watai | 1 |
| Yudai Konishi | 1 |
Head to Head
Tokushima Vortis Form
2021-07-11
Tokushima Vortis
2–2
Shimizu S-Pulse
D
2021-07-04
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
1–0
Tokushima Vortis
L
2021-06-27
Tokushima Vortis
0–1
Yokohama F.Marinos
L
2021-06-23
Tokushima Vortis
0–1
FC Tokyo
L
2021-05-30
Tokushima Vortis
1–1
Shonan Bellmare
D
2021-05-27
Gamba Osaka
2–1
Tokushima Vortis
L
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.57
Tokushima Vortis xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for:
Tokushima Vortis or Shimizu S-Pulse 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Tokushima Vortis or Draw
70%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
58%
Tokushima Vortis or Shimizu S-Pulse
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Shimizu S-Pulse win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
8.7%
0 – 0
8%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.6%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Tokushima Vortis
| Handicap | Tokushima Vortis covers | Push | Shimizu S-Pulse covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 21% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Tokushima Vortis keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

