Shimizu S-Pulse have struggled for points this season. Could they get something when Nagoya Grampus comes to visit IAI Stadium Nihondaira?
- Shimizu S-Pulse have the most dropped points from leading position (11) in J-League
- Nagoya Grampus have the most clean sheets (11) in J-League
The visiting Nagoya Grampus played their last game only three days ago, a J-League match.
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 2 losses from their games here at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Two draws in a row at home now for Shimizu.
The spoils were shared in Shimizu S-Pulse's previous game, also at home. Visiting Yokohama (placed 20th) travelled back with a draw after a 1-1 scoreline. Thiago Santana, who plays in attack, was the top performer for the team in that game, scoring a rating of 8.12 (out of 10). Santana scored one goal, hit one key pass and dribled passed the opponent 3 of 3 times.
Previous to that game, a Nabisco Cup home match hosting Vegalta Sendai in a game that was won 4-1.The manager M. Lotina Oruecheberría will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Yokohama F. Marinos in only four days.
Shimizu have scored 4 league goals here from 6 matches, not a lot. Shimizu S-Pulse have conceded 9 from these games.
Nagoya Grampus form and stats
Nagoya Grampus's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Nagoya Grampus, who have the most clean sheets (11) in J-League, collect 16 points from their 7 away matches in the J-League. 5 victories and 1 draw have created these points (and only 1 defeat).
The manager M. Ficcadenti was unhappy after their last game, a J-League match played at their home ground Nagoya Mizuho Athletic Stadium (Nagoya). Nagoya Grampus suffered a 0-2 loss to Kashima Antlers (placed 7th). Defender Yuichi Maruyama was the best team player with a rating of 7.34. Maruyama won 6 of 9 duels.
Prior to that match, a home win 1-0 against Cerezo Osaka.Grampus have scored 10 goals on their travels this season, from 7 away games in the league. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (4 so far).
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Shimizu won four games, one match ended with a draw and Nagoya Grampus has five wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: nine / oneTop Goalscorers
  T. Santos Santana 4 goals |   S. Inagaki 4 goals | M. dos Santos Castro 4 goals |
Shimizu S-Pulse missing players
Nagoya Grampus missing players
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Nagoya Grampus | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 6 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 7 | 16 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Won | W | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 4 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 11 | 4 | 2 | Scored | S | 4 | 10 | 19 |
| 16 | 9 | 2 | Conceded | C | 0 | 4 | 12 |
| 85% | 83% | 50% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 86% | 88% |
| 69% | 83% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 43% | 50% |
| 38% | 33% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 43% | 38% |
| 15% | 17% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 14% | 12% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 14% | 6% |
| 54% | 50% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 29% | 19% |
| 15% | 17% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 100% | 71% | 69% |
| 46% | 50% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 14% | 25% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9.2 | 10.2 | 6.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.5 | 7.6 | 6.9 |
| 3.2 | 3.3 | 2.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| 26% | 20% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 80% | 38% | 35% |
- Nagoya Grampus have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Nagoya Grampus have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded away.
- Nagoya Grampus have scored at least twice as many goals away as Shimizu S-Pulse have scored home.
- Nagoya Grampus have the most clean sheets (11) in J-League
- Nagoya Grampus have the most clean sheets (5) away 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 most dropped points from leading position (11) 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 | Kawasaki Frontale | 16 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 29 | 42 |
| 2 | Nagoya Grampus | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 32 |
| 3 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 27 |
| 4 | Sagan Tosu | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 27 |
| 5 | Vissel Kobe | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 23 |
| 6 | Avispa Fukuoka | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 22 |
| 7 | Kashima Antlers | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 21 |
| 8 | Cerezo Osaka | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 21 |
| 9 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 21 |
| 10 | Urawa Reds | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -4 | 20 |
| 11 | Consadole Sapporo | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 15 |
| 12 | Shonan Bellmare | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 15 |
| 13 | Tokyo | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -7 | 15 |
| 14 | Tokushima Vortis | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 13 | -7 | 14 |
| 15 | Kashiwa Reysol | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 10 | -3 | 13 |
| 16 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | -5 | 12 |
| 17 | Oita Trinita | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -11 | 8 |
| 18 | Gamba Osaka | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -6 | 7 |
| 19 | Vegalta Sendai | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 20 | -17 | 7 |
| 20 | Yokohama | 13 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 21 | -28 | 3 |