The match of 5th round between Sanfrecce Hiroshima и Shimizu S-Pulse took place at Edion Stadium Hiroshima on 17 March 2021, Wednesday. Referee - Akihiko Ikeuchi.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (3 March 2021) and ended with the draw with a score 0-0.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 1 point.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima takes the 7th position in the league table with 6 points. This is the 4th of 38 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (Sanfrecce Hiroshima can score 102 points). In addition, the distance from the TOP-4 is 3 points (102 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 1 point lower and has the opportunity to score 105 points additionally. The goal difference is 7:6.
Shimizu S-Pulse takes the 9th position in the league table with 5 points. This is the 4th of 38 team game in the tournament.
Shimizu S-Pulse has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 102. In addition, the distance from the TOP-4 is 4 points (102 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Shimizu S-Pulse and can score 102 points. The goal difference is 6:5.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Stats
The team scored 17 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, 5 draws and 1 loss. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 13-8. The average number of goals is 1.3. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.3.
Shimizu S-Pulse Stats
The team scored 16 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 1 draw и 4 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 13-13. The average number of goals is 1.3. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.4.