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Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2019
Vissel Kobe
1 – 1
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Sun 17 Mar 2019 · 05:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Lukas Podolski 65' Y
Y 68' Elsinho

Overview

Match Preview

Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League .

Match Details

  • Referee Ryuji Sato
  • Referee Akihiko Ikeuchi
  • Referee Hiroshi Yamauchi
  • Referee Hiroyuki Igarashi

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 Tōkyō 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

10
7
5
Vissel Kobe 22 games · Avg 3.0 goals Shimizu S-Pulse
Last 5 meetings
2019-03-17 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-11-24 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–3 Vissel Kobe 2018-04-08 Vissel Kobe 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-03-03 Vissel Kobe 2–4 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-11-26 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Vissel Kobe

Recent Form

Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Mar Shimizu S-Pulse H 1–1 D
10 Mar Vegalta Sendai A 3–1 W
02 Mar Sagan Tosu FC H 1–0 W
22 Feb Cerezo Osaka FC A 0–1 L
01 Dec Vegalta Sendai H 3–2 W
24 Nov Shimizu S-Pulse A 3–3 D
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Mar Vissel Kobe A 1–1 D
09 Mar Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 2–5 L
02 Mar Gamba Osaka H 2–4 L
23 Feb Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–1 D
01 Dec V-Varen Nagasaki A 4–4 D
24 Nov Vissel Kobe H 3–3 D

Season Stats

Vissel Kobe Shimizu S-Pulse
#1 Position #7
35 Points 24
18 Played 18
11 / 0 / 7 W / D / L 8 / 0 / 10
41 Scored 40
37 Conceded 42
+4 GD -2
1.94 PPG 1.33
61% Win % 44%

Key Stats

73% Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
22% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season

Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts). Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' David Villa, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 20' Shimizu S-Pulse has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Koya Kitagawa made 367 appearances and scored 43 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Shimizu S-Pulse needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Vissel Kobe side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 45' Ko Matsubara is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Vissel Kobe tonight.
  • 49' Lukas Podolski is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 54' Vissel Kobe currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 59' Vissel Kobe is showing some good football. However, Vissel Kobe are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 61' Fresh legs for Shimizu S-Pulse! Elsinho comes on to replace Takahiro Iida.
  • 65' Poor challenge from Lukas Podolski. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 68' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Elsinho on 68 minutes.
  • 73' The Shimizu S-Pulse bench stirs into life. Shota Kaneko is withdrawn and Hideki Ishige gets his opportunity.
  • 76' Shimizu S-Pulse make a change. Yuta Taki trudges off to be replaced by Jong Tae Se on 76 minutes.
  • 80' A change in the Vissel Kobe ranks — Kyogo Furuhashi exits the field as Sergi Samper enters on 80.
  • 85' The home supporters are growing impatient. Vissel Kobe must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 88' What an equalizer from Jong Tae Se!
  • 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Vissel Kobe Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach JuanMa Lillo

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jan Jonsson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kyogo Furuhashi 5
Koya Kitagawa 4
Elsinho 3
Taisei Miyashiro 2
Sen Takagi 2
Douglas 2
Yuya Kuwasaki 1
Crislan 1

Head to Head

2019-03-17 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-11-24 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–3 Vissel Kobe 2018-04-08 Vissel Kobe 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-03-03 Vissel Kobe 2–4 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-11-26 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Vissel Kobe

Vissel Kobe Form

2019-03-17 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2019-03-10 Vegalta Sendai 1–3 Vissel Kobe W 2019-03-02 Vissel Kobe 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC W 2019-02-22 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Vissel Kobe L 2018-12-01 Vissel Kobe 3–2 Vegalta Sendai W 2018-11-24 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–3 Vissel Kobe D

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2019-03-17 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2019-03-09 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 5–2 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2019-03-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–4 Gamba Osaka L 2019-02-23 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2018-12-01 V-Varen Nagasaki 4–4 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2018-11-24 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–3 Vissel Kobe D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.47 Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.81 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 76%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Vissel Kobe52% Draw21% Shimizu S-Pulse27%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes76% 0% No24%
Avg goals/match: 4.28
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 79%
21%
± 3.5 61%
39%
± 4.5 42%
58%

Double Chance

Vissel Kobe or Draw
73%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
48%
Vissel Kobe or Shimizu S-Pulse
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Vissel Kobe40% Draw36% Shimizu S-Pulse24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.6%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4%
4 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.5%
4 – 2
3.4%
1 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe

Handicap Vissel Kobe covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 15% 67%
-1.5 33% — 67%
-1 33% 19% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 14% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 8% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

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