Match analysis
JapanJ1 League
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this J1 League fixture.
Shimizu S-pulse got the job done on Saturday 17 March 2012, winning 2-1 at home to Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J1 League). Shimizu S-pulse went in 1-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front.
In 29 meetings since March 2012, Shimizu S-pulse have won eight, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have taken 14 and seven were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Shimizu S-pulse vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Shimizu S-pulseHome | Rating | Sanfrecce HiroshimaAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,484 | Overall | 1,516 |
| 1,500 | Match venue | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | At home | 1,513 |
| 1,488 | Away | 1,500 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,485 | Attack | 1,495 |
| 1,505 | Defence | 1,514 |
| 1,500 | Home attack | 1,495 |
| 1,485 | Away attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Home defence | 1,514 |
| 1,505 | Away defence | 1,500 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,495 | Goal environment | 1,495 |
| 1,500 | Home goals | 1,495 |
| 1,495 | Away goals | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,485 | Close games | 1,515 |
| 1,484 | Winning margin | 1,516 |
Match venue compares Shimizu S-pulse at home with Sanfrecce Hiroshima away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.