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 4 August 2012, winning 2-1 away at Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J1 League). Sanfrecce Hiroshima went in 1-0 ahead at half-time, but Shimizu S-pulse came back to win it.
In 29 meetings since March 2012, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 14, Shimizu S-pulse have taken eight and seven were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-pulse prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Sanfrecce HiroshimaHome | Rating | Shimizu S-pulseAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,577 | Overall | 1,473 |
| 1,540 | Match venue | 1,455 |
| 1,540 | At home | 1,529 |
| 1,535 | Away | 1,455 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,556 | Attack | 1,438 |
| 1,546 | Defence | 1,540 |
| 1,509 | Home attack | 1,507 |
| 1,546 | Away attack | 1,417 |
| 1,553 | Home defence | 1,541 |
| 1,510 | Away defence | 1,518 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,535 | Goal environment | 1,472 |
| 1,500 | Home goals | 1,498 |
| 1,535 | Away goals | 1,473 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,502 | Close games | 1,507 |
| 1,609 | Winning margin | 1,463 |
Match venue compares Sanfrecce Hiroshima at home with Shimizu S-pulse 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.