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Urawa Red Diamonds vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Urawa Red Diamonds
0 – 1
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Sat 27 Nov 2021 · 05:00 UTC Saitama Stadium 2002 HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Urawa Red Diamonds vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at Saitama Stadium 2002.

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

11
7
2
Urawa Red Diamonds 20 games · Avg 2.3 goals Shimizu S-Pulse
Last 5 meetings
2021-11-27 Urawa Red Diamonds 0–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2021-04-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Urawa Red Diamonds 2020-09-23 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Urawa Red Diamonds 2020-08-01 Urawa Red Diamonds 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-10-06 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Urawa Red Diamonds
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Nov Shimizu S-Pulse H 0–1 L
20 Nov Yokohama F.Marinos H 2–1 W
07 Nov Kashima Antlers A 0–1 L
03 Nov Kawasaki Frontale A 1–1 D
22 Oct Kashiwa Reysol H 5–1 W
16 Oct Gamba Osaka H 1–1 D
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Nov Urawa Red Diamonds A 1–0 W
20 Nov Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 1–0 W
06 Nov Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo H 2–2 D
03 Nov FC Tokyo A 0–4 L
24 Oct Kawasaki Frontale A 0–1 L
16 Oct Kashiwa Reysol H 0–1 L

Season Stats

Urawa Red Diamonds Shimizu S-Pulse
#16 Position #7
25 Points 24
18 Played 18
7 / 0 / 11 W / D / L 8 / 0 / 10
37 Scored 40
37 Conceded 42
+0 GD -2
1.39 PPG 1.33
39% Win % 44%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
35% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Urawa Red Diamonds this season
14% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season

Urawa Red Diamonds are 16th (25 pts). Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Urawa Red Diamonds
0-15
1/1
16-30
4/3
31-45
4/3
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/4
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
3/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Urawa Red Diamonds
Matheus Savio 4 G
Minamino Harumi 4 G
Takuro Kaneko 1 G 5 A
Hiiro Komori 1 G
Shimizu S-Pulse
Se-hun Oh 2 G
Koya Kitagawa 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Urawa Red Diamonds and Shimizu S-Pulse get this one started.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 15' 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.
  • 18' Valdo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Akira Ibayashi at the 18 minute mark.
  • 23' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Daiki Matsuoka made 279 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 28' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Urawa Red Diamonds side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 33' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Urawa Red Diamonds and Shimizu S-Pulse are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 38' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 43' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Yoshio Koizumi. He replaces Tatsuya Tanaka on 46 minute.
  • 51' 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.
  • 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Shimizu S-Pulse that had 372 games and scored 288 goals.
  • 61' The travelling Shimizu S-Pulse supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 66' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Urawa Red Diamonds and Shimizu S-Pulse are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 71' Another change for Urawa Red Diamonds made on 71 minute. Tomoaki Okubo leaves to be changed by Koya Yuruki.
  • 76' The home supporters are growing impatient. Urawa Red Diamonds must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 78' Daigo Nishi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ryosuke Yamanaka at the 78 minute mark.
  • 83' Shimizu S-Pulse have won 288 goals from 372 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 86' The whistle greets Yuichi Hirano as he departs to be replaced by Shinzo Koroki.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Urawa Red Diamonds Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ricardo Rodríguez

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Shinzo Koroki 5
Shota Kaneko 3
Shota Kaneko 3
Shinzo Koroki 2
Valdo 2
Douglas 2
Daiki Hashioka 1
Reon Yamahara 1

Head to Head

2021-11-27 Urawa Red Diamonds 0–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2021-04-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Urawa Red Diamonds 2020-09-23 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Urawa Red Diamonds 2020-08-01 Urawa Red Diamonds 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-10-06 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse

Urawa Red Diamonds Form

2021-11-27 Urawa Red Diamonds 0–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2021-11-20 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–1 Yokohama F.Marinos W 2021-11-07 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Urawa Red Diamonds L 2021-11-03 Kawasaki Frontale 1–1 Urawa Red Diamonds D 2021-10-22 Urawa Red Diamonds 5–1 Kashiwa Reysol W 2021-10-16 Urawa Red Diamonds 1–1 Gamba Osaka D

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2021-11-27 Urawa Red Diamonds 0–1 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2021-11-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2021-11-06 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–2 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo D 2021-11-03 FC Tokyo 4–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2021-10-24 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2021-10-16 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 Kashiwa Reysol L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.05 Urawa Red Diamonds xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Urawa Red Diamonds49% Draw24% Shimizu S-Pulse27%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.45
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Urawa Red Diamonds or Draw
74%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
51%
Urawa Red Diamonds or Shimizu S-Pulse
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Urawa Red Diamonds38% Draw40% Shimizu S-Pulse22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 0
5.9%
0 – 0
4.6%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 1
Actual
4 – 1
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Urawa Red Diamonds

Handicap Urawa Red Diamonds covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 16% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 21% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 14% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Urawa Red Diamonds keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
14% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.