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Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Vissel Kobe
1 – 1
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Sun 11 Apr 2021 · 08:00 UTC NOEVIR Stadium Kobe HT 45+5' · FT 45+7'

Overview

Match Preview

Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe.

Match Details

  • Referee Yuichi Nishimura
  • Referee Shinji Ochi
  • Referee Akihiko Ikeuchi
  • Referee Yusuke Hamamoto
  • Referee Osamu Akasaka

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 Kyōto 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 Tōkyō 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
2021-04-11 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-11-03 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–1 Vissel Kobe 2020-07-18 Vissel Kobe 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-07-06 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–1 Vissel Kobe 2019-03-17 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Apr Shimizu S-Pulse H 1–1 D
07 Apr Ōita FC Trinita H 1–0 W
03 Apr Vegalta Sendai A 2–0 W
20 Mar Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 4–3 W
17 Mar Kawasaki Frontale H 1–1 D
13 Mar Nagoya Grampus H 0–1 L
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Apr Vissel Kobe A 1–1 D
07 Apr Urawa Red Diamonds H 0–2 L
04 Apr Tokushima Vortis H 0–3 L
21 Mar Kashiwa Reysol A 2–1 W
17 Mar Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 0–1 L
14 Mar Sagan Tosu FC H 0–0 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
43% Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
14% 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
1/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
1/2
76+
3/1
■ 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)

Vissel Kobe
Yuya Osako 3 G
Katsuya Nagato 2 G 1 A
Yuta Goke 2 G
Yoshinori Muto 1 G
Shimizu S-Pulse
Se-hun Oh 2 G
Koya Kitagawa 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Vissel Kobe is hosting Shimizu S-Pulse for another epic battle.
  • 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ryuho Kikuchi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Naoya Fukumori suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' Yuki Kobayashi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 25' Vissel Kobe are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Shimizu S-Pulse's shape.
  • 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 40' Kyogo Furuhashi has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 45' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Vissel Kobe and Shimizu S-Pulse are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 50' Vissel Kobe are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Shimizu S-Pulse backline.
  • 55' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Yusuke Goto made 105 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 60' Asahi Masuyama gets the nod from Vissel Kobe. He replaces Yuya Nakasaka and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' Vissel Kobe is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 70' Both keepers have barely been tested. Vissel Kobe and Shimizu S-Pulse are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 71' Fresh legs for Shimizu S-Pulse! Shota Kaneko comes on to replace Keita Nakamura.
  • 74' Against the run of play, Elsinho has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 76' Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ryo Takeuchi is hanging Yosuke Kawai on the field on 76 minute.
  • 81' A quiet spell here at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe. Shimizu S-Pulse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 82' Tetsushi Yamakawa makes way for Nagisa Sakurauchi at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vissel Kobe.
  • 87' Kyogo Furuhashi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 87 minutes.
  • 88' Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Valdo is hanging Ryo Okui on the field on 88 minute.
  • 88' Goal! Kyogo Furuhashi scores his 123 goal in 448 matches.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Teruki Hara as he leaves the pitch. Naoya Fukumori steps in for Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Vissel Kobe Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lotina

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kyogo Furuhashi 5
Koya Kitagawa 4
Elsinho 3
Taisei Miyashiro 2
Sen Takagi 2
Douglas 2
Hotaru Yamaguchi 1
Yugo Tatsuta 1

Head to Head

2021-04-11 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2020-11-03 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–1 Vissel Kobe 2020-07-18 Vissel Kobe 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-07-06 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–1 Vissel Kobe 2019-03-17 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse

Vissel Kobe Form

2021-04-11 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2021-04-07 Vissel Kobe 1–0 Ōita FC Trinita W 2021-04-03 Vegalta Sendai 0–2 Vissel Kobe W 2021-03-20 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 3–4 Vissel Kobe W 2021-03-17 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Kawasaki Frontale D 2021-03-13 Vissel Kobe 0–1 Nagoya Grampus L

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2021-04-11 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2021-04-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Urawa Red Diamonds L 2021-04-04 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–3 Tokushima Vortis L 2021-03-21 Kashiwa Reysol 1–2 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2021-03-17 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2021-03-14 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.98 Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 69% + Over 2.5 goals 68%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Vissel Kobe47% Draw24% Shimizu S-Pulse29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes69% 0% No31%
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

Vissel Kobe or Draw
70%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
53%
Vissel Kobe or Shimizu S-Pulse
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Vissel Kobe35% Draw40% Shimizu S-Pulse25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
6.7%
3 – 1
5.5%
2 – 0
5.5%
1 – 0
4.9%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 0
4.1%
0 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.7%
0 – 2
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe

Handicap Vissel Kobe covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 14% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 19% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 16% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 9% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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