Shimizu S-Pulse have some lost ground to recover from their 16th place, and the job begins against Avispa Fukuoka. Read more!
- Shimizu S-Pulse have the most conceded goals in the first half (12) in J-League
- Avispa Fukuoka have the fewest scored goals (11) in J-League
It's quite the trip for Avispa Fukuoka when visiting Shimizu S-Pulse as the cities are 900 kilometers apart.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Shimizu S-Pulse form and stats
The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the J-League this season. Shimizu S-Pulse have only managed 0 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses from their games here at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
Shimizu's previous fixture was a Emperor Cup game also played at their own stadium, ending 8-0 against Tokuyama University. The home team are looking to continue in that form.
Prior to that, an away loss at Kashiwa Reysol in the J-League.This is expected to be a close game, with Shimizu S-Pulse perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Shimizu S-Pulse as a small favourite), we find 14 games. Shimizu S-Pulse has won 3 of these, drawn 5 and lost 6.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Emperor Cup game versus Kyoto Sanga in only four days. This game is also played here at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
Shimizu S-Pulse have scored 6 league goals here from 8 matches, not a lot. Shimizu S-Pulse have conceded 14 from these games. It's worth mentioning that 7 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
Avispa Fukuoka form and stats
There's been little loot from Avispa Fukuoka's travels as they have only collected 7 points from 7 away games in the J-League. Avispa Fukuoka only have 2 wins to counter their 4 defeats and 1 draw.
Fukuoka aren't clicking offensively as they have gone 212 league minutes without a goal. Croux was the last player to find the net.
Two away matches in a row for Avispa Fukuoka, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 1-2 versus Kashima Antlers in the Nabisco Cup.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Avispa Fukuoka playing away and similar expectations, we found 17 relevant matches. Results were 8 Avispa Fukuoka wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats.
After this away game Avispa Fukuoka return home for a Emperor Cup game against Grulla Morioka. That game is only four sleeps after this.
The attacking power of Fukuoka when travelling is not overwhelming with 4 goals scored from 7 league matches away.
Head 2 Head
Stats for the previous seven meetings between these two contenders are: five wins for Shimizu S-Pulse, two draws and zero wins for Avispa Fukuoka. Over 2,5 goals: five times; under 2,5 goals: two games.Top Goalscorers
  Y. Suzuki 3 goals |  T. Santos Santana 3 goals |  Y. Yamagishi 3 goals |
Shimizu S-Pulse missing players
Avispa Fukuoka missing players
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Avispa Fukuoka | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 8 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 7 | 16 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | 4 | 2 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 | 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 15 | 6 | 4 | Scored | S | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| 24 | 14 | 5 | Conceded | C | 2 | 7 | 10 |
| 81% | 88% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 50% | 86% | 62% |
| 81% | 88% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 29% | 25% |
| 50% | 50% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 14% | 12% |
| 25% | 25% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 14% | 12% |
| 6% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 14% | 12% |
| 62% | 62% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 14% | 19% |
| 19% | 12% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 29% | 50% |
| 38% | 38% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 71% | 69% |
| 3.9 | 3.6 | 2.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| 5.1 | 5.2 | 6.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.5 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
| 0.6 | 0.6 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1 | 1.3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | 9.9 | 10 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.5 | 5.9 | 7.6 |
| 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 2 | 2.8 |
| 22% | 19% | 31% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 43% | 29% | 25% |
| 12.5 | 11.9 | 12.3 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 5.5 | 6 | 7.2 |
| 5.3 | 4.8 | 5.3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.8 |
- Avispa Fukuoka have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Avispa Fukuoka have the fewest conceded goals (10) in J-League
- Avispa Fukuoka have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (3) in J-League
- Avispa Fukuoka have the fewest points from losing position (0) in J-League
- Avispa Fukuoka have the fewest scored goals (11) in J-League
- Shimizu S-Pulse have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored at home.
- Shimizu S-Pulse have the fewest points (4) at home in J-League
- Shimizu S-Pulse have the most conceded goals in the first half (12) in J-League
- Shimizu S-Pulse have yet to win a game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Kashima Antlers | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 30 |
| 3 | Kawasaki Frontale | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 30 |
| 4 | Kashiwa Reysol | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 27 |
| 5 | Cerezo Osaka | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 26 |
| 6 | Tokyo | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 25 |
| 7 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 24 |
| 8 | Sagan Tosu | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 21 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 24 |
| 9 | Kyoto Sanga | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -2 | 20 |
| 10 | Nagoya Grampus | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -2 | 20 |
| 11 | Consadole Sapporo | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 17 | -11 | 20 |
| 12 | Avispa Fukuoka | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 19 |
| 13 | Gamba Osaka | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 17 |
| 14 | Urawa Reds | 16 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -1 | 15 |
| 15 | Júbilo Iwata | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | -7 | 15 |
| 16 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 16 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 24 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -9 | 13 |
| 17 | Shonan Bellmare | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 23 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 | -10 | 13 |
| 18 | Vissel Kobe | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14 | -8 | 11 |
