Season ticket holders at IAI Stadium Nihondaira haven’t seen too many victories this season, with Shimizu S-Pulse languishing in the 17th position so far. The guesting Vissel Kobe will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.
These are busy days for the home team, as they were in action only three days ago in the J-League. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Kashiwa Reysol.
Shimizu S-Pulse form and stats
With 2 J-League wins, 1 draw and 9 defeats from their home games, Shimizu S-Pulse, who have the most conceded goals (54) in J-League, are certainly not brimming with confidence. Shimizu are slowly digging their own grave here at IAI Stadium Nihondaira with the depressing streak of not having won a home league game in seven attempts. The last victory here came in the Consadole Sapporo match.
Shimizu S-Pulse travelled for their previous game, a trip to Kashiwa Reysol that ended 0-0. In the match before that, Shimizu hosted Sagan Tosu and drew the game 1-1.
Shimizu have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at IAI Stadium Nihondaira with 21 goals in 12 league matches. Shimizu S-Pulse have conceded 27 goals in these home games, a significant number.
Vissel Kobe form and stats
As the visiting team in J-League matches, Vissel Kobe have produced an overall stat of 5-4-4 so far.
Vissel Kobe play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 3-2 victory visiting Vegalta Sendai (placed 18th). Preceding that, the 1-3 home loss versus Kashima Antlers.
The travelling fans enjoy Vissel's attacking play in away games, having scored 23 goals in 13 league matches away. Vissel's defence is not exactly unbeatable as they have conceded 22 goals from these trips.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Vissel Kobe - Shimizu 3-1 played earlier this season. Shimizu-Vissel Kobe H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Shimizu S-Pulse four wins, Vissel Kobe four wins, two draws. eight of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Shimizu S-Pulse missing players
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| Shimizu S-Pulse | Vissel Kobe | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 25 | 12 | 5 | Played | P | 4 | 13 | 28 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 17 | 9 | 4 | Lost | L | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| 31 | 21 | 11 | Scored | S | 8 | 23 | 48 |
| 54 | 27 | 13 | Conceded | C | 5 | 22 | 49 |
| 92% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | 96% |
| 92% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 85% | 86% |
| 76% | 92% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 69% | 68% |
| 44% | 50% | 60% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 46% | 50% |
| 24% | 33% | 60% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 38% | 29% |
| 76% | 100% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 85% | 75% |
| 12% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 15% | 14% |
| 20% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 8% | 14% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.7 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 237 | 145 | 75 | Total Shots | T S | 45 | 137 | 310 |
| 84 | 52 | 32 | Shots on Target | S O | 20 | 60 | 132 |
| 32% | 37% | 34% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 33% | 32% |
- All of Shimizu S-Pulse's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Shimizu S-Pulse has the fewest clean sheets (0) at home in J-League
- Shimizu S-Pulse has the fewest clean sheets (3) in J-League
- Shimizu S-Pulse has the most conceded goals (54) in J-League
- Shimizu S-Pulse has the most conceded goals in the first half (24) in J-League
- Shimizu S-Pulse have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Shimizu S-Pulse have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Shimizu S-Pulse have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Shimizu S-Pulse haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Vissel Kobe have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than 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 | 25 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 70 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 9 | 50 | 68 |
| 2 | Nagoya Grampus | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 39 | 25 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 48 |
| 3 | Cerezo Osaka | 25 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 37 | 28 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 48 |
| 4 | Gamba Osaka | 24 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 48 |
| 5 | Tokyo | 29 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 42 | 39 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 17 | 3 | 47 |
| 6 | Kashima Antlers | 27 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 40 | 35 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 19 | 5 | 45 |
| 7 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 29 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 59 | 47 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 34 | 21 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 26 | 12 | 44 |
| 8 | Kashiwa Reysol | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 49 | 38 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 26 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 15 | 11 | 41 |
| 9 | Urawa Reds | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 37 | 38 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 20 | -1 | 41 |
| 10 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 38 | 29 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 38 |
| 11 | Vissel Kobe | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 48 | 49 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 25 | 27 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 22 | -1 | 36 |
| 12 | Oita Trinita | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 26 | 35 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 20 | -9 | 30 |
| 13 | Consadole Sapporo | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 33 | 48 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 24 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 23 | -15 | 27 |
| 14 | Yokohama | 25 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 28 | 47 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 26 | -19 | 24 |
| 15 | Sagan Tosu | 24 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 24 | 34 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 18 | -10 | 21 |
| 16 | Shonan Bellmare | 25 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 39 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 25 | -18 | 17 |
| 17 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 25 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 31 | 54 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 21 | 27 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 27 | -23 | 14 |
| 18 | Vegalta Sendai | 25 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 49 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 22 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 27 | -26 | 14 |