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Full-Time Result Prediction
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Shimizu S-Pulse to Win
Shimizu S-Pulse will be hosting visiting club Tochigi S.C. at IAI Stadium Nihondaira in the J2 League meeting on Friday.
Our full set of predictions, statistics and match poll for Shimizu S-Pulse v Tochigi S.C. can be seen below - plus the latest betting odds.
Over/Under 2.5 Goals Prediction
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Under 2.5
๐ Form Guide
Shimizu S-Pulse
DWWWDW ๐
Shimizu S-Pulse fans will want a repeat of their previous result, being the 0-1 J2 League victory against Fagiano Okayama.
The only name on the scoresheet from Shimizu S-Pulse was Koya Kitagawa (35').
Tadahiro Akiba's Shimizu S-Pulse have hit the back of the net a sum total of 9 times in their prior six outings. Conversely, the tally of goals that have been scored against them in those same fixtures amounts to 5.
Going into this one, Shimizu S-Pulse are unbeaten in their previous 6 home league matches.
Tochigi S.C.
DLDDLL ๐
Following on from being defeated in their last game at the hands of Iwaki in J2 League competition, Tochigi S.C. will be hoping to turn things around here.
Kaina Tanimura (28') was the scorer for Iwaki.
The numbers tell their own story, and Tochigi S.C. have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 matches, conceding 14 goals overall. In defence, Tochigi S.C. could really do with shoring things up. Letโs find out if that trend will be sustained in this game.
Heading into this fixture, Tochigi S.C. are without an away win for the past 4 matches in the league.
โ๏ธ Head to head
The last league match between these clubs was J2 League match day 27 on 22/07/2023 which ended up with the score at Tochigi S.C. 1-1 Shimizu S-Pulse.
The referee was Shu Kawamata.
๐ฐ Team News: Shimizu S-Pulse
Nearly everyone is up for selection, with just a single fitness concern for the Shimizu S-Pulse gaffer Tadahiro Akiba to be concerned with from of an almost fully healthy squad. Takumi Kato (Cruciate ligament tear) is out of contention.
๐๏ธ Team News: Tochigi S.C.
Thanks to a completely healthy squad to pick from, the Tochigi S.C. manager Makoto Tanaka has zero fitness concerns at all ahead of this clash.
โจ Prediction
Weโre thinking that Shimizu S-Pulse should really get the win and a possible clean sheet when they come up against Tochigi S.C., who wonโt find it easy getting on the scoresheet.
Weโre predicting a 2-0 winning score for Shimizu S-Pulse at the end of the 90 minutes.
Our expert partners are tipping over 1.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.
Peter Guest, 04:13 03/05/2024
Correct Score Prediction
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2-0
๐๏ธ Team Focus:
Shimizu S-Pulse
Formed: 1991
Stadium: IAI Stadium Nihondaira (19,594)
Captain: Koya Kitagawa
Chairman: Shinya Yamamuro
Manager: Tadahiro Akiba
Competitions: J2 League position 2
๐ Star Man: Takashi Inui
Mostly taking to the field in the Central Attacking Midfielder position, Takashi Inui was born in ลmihachiman, Japan. After having played his first senior match for Yokohama F. Marinos in the 2007 season, the goalscoring Midfielder has contributed 3 league goals in the J2 League 2024 campaign so far in a total of 8 appearances.
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Shimizu S-Pulse |
| Shimizu S-Pulse |
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Tochigi S.C. |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 28 | DWWWW |
| 2 |
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12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 27 | WWWWW |
| 3 |
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12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 22 | LDDWL |
| 4 |
|
12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 21 | WDWLW |
| 5 |
|
12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 19 | WDLWW |
| 6 |
|
13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 19 | WDDLW |
| 7 |
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 18 | LDWLW |
| 8 |
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 18 | WLDWL |
| 9 |
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12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18 | DWDWL |
| 10 |
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12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 17 | WWDLW |
| 11 |
|
12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17 | LDWLL |
| 12 |
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12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 16 | WLDLW |
| 13 |
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12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | -1 | 16 | LWLWL |
| 14 |
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12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -9 | 12 | WLDLL |
| 15 |
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12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -9 | 12 | LLDWL |
| 16 |
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13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -11 | 12 | DLLWW |
| 17 |
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12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -15 | 12 | LDDLL |
| 18 |
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12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -3 | 11 | DDDWL |
| 19 |
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12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -12 | 11 | LDLLW |
| 20 |
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12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | -14 | 6 | LDLLL |
| Shimizu S-Pulse |
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Kagoshima United |
| Thespa Kusatsu |
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Shimizu S-Pulse |
| Shimizu S-Pulse |
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Tochigi S.C. |
| Fagiano Okayama |
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Shimizu S-Pulse |
| Kataller Toyama |
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Shimizu S-Pulse |
| Shimizu S-Pulse |
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Vegalta Sendai |
| Tokushima Vortis |
|
Tochigi S.C. |
| Tochigi S.C. |
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Fujieda MYFC |
| Shimizu S-Pulse |
|
Tochigi S.C. |
| Tochigi S.C. |
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Iwaki |
| Kagoshima United |
|
Tochigi S.C. |
| Mito Hollyhock |
|
Tochigi S.C. |
| Shimizu S-Pulse |
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Vegalta Sendai |
| Shimizu S-Pulse |
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Tokushima Vortis |
| Shimizu S-Pulse |
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AFC Blaublitz Akita |
| Shimizu S-Pulse |
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Oita Trinita |
| Shimizu S-Pulse |
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Ehime FC |
| Shimizu S-Pulse |
|
ลmiya Ardija |
| Kagoshima United |
|
Tochigi S.C. |
| Mito Hollyhock |
|
Tochigi S.C. |
| JEF United Chiba |
|
Tochigi S.C. |
| AFC Blaublitz Akita |
|
Tochigi S.C. |
| Ventforet Kofu |
|
Tochigi S.C. |
| Fagiano Okayama |
|
Tochigi S.C. |
| Goals scored | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded | 0.6 |
| Time first goal scored | 26 |
| Time first goal conceded | 79 |
| Yellow cards | 1 |
| Red cards | 0 |
| Subs used | 5 |
| Biggest victory | 2-0 |
| Biggest defeat | null |
| Goals scored | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded | 3.2 |
| Time first goal scored | 45 |
| Time first goal conceded | 31 |
| Yellow cards | 1 |
| Red cards | 0 |
| Subs used | 3.8 |
| Biggest victory | 2-1 |
| Biggest defeat | 8-0 |
| Koya Kitagawa | 8 |
| Lucas Braga | 4 |
| Takashi Inui | 3 |
| Reon Yamahara | 3 |
| Kai Matsuzaki | 2 |
| Harumi Minamino | 4 |
| Koya Okuda | 2 |
| Ryotaro Ishida | 1 |
| Origbaajo Ismaila | 1 |
| Sora Kobori | 1 |
| Yokohama FC |
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Shimizu S-Pulse |
| Shimizu S-Pulse |
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Mito Hollyhock |
| Renofa Yamaguchi |
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Shimizu S-Pulse |
| Shimizu S-Pulse |
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Fujieda MYFC |
| Ehime FC |
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Shimizu S-Pulse |
| AFC Blaublitz Akita |
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Shimizu S-Pulse |
| Shimizu S-Pulse |
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Fagiano Okayama |
| Shimizu S-Pulse |
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JEF United Chiba |
| Oita Trinita |
|
Shimizu S-Pulse |
| Vegalta Sendai |
|
Shimizu S-Pulse |
| Tochigi S.C. |
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Vegalta Sendai |
| Ehime FC |
|
Tochigi S.C. |
| Tochigi S.C. |
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Roasso Kumamoto |
| Tochigi S.C. |
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Thespa Kusatsu |
| Oita Trinita |
|
Tochigi S.C. |
| Tochigi S.C. |
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JEF United Chiba |
| Vegalta Sendai |
|
Tochigi S.C. |
| Montedio Yamagata |
|
Tochigi S.C. |
| Tochigi S.C. |
|
Fagiano Okayama |
| Roasso Kumamoto |
|
Tochigi S.C. |
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