The match of 4th round between Shimizu S-Pulse и Vegalta Sendai took place at IAI Stadium Nihondaira on 18 March 2018, Sunday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (30 April 2017) and ended with the victory of Vegalta Sendai with a score 0-3.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 1 point. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
Shimizu S-Pulse is in the TOP-4 with 6 points. This is the 2nd of 34 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (Shimizu S-Pulse can score 96 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 3 points (96 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Shimizu S-Pulse and can score 96 points. The goal difference is 7:3. In additional, Shimizu S-Pulse has the best offensive record in the league.
Vegalta Sendai is in the TOP-4 with 7 points. This is the 3rd of 34 team game in the tournament.
Vegalta Sendai has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 93. In addition, the distance from the first place is 2 points (93 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 1 point lower and has the opportunity to score 96 points additionally. The goal difference is 3:1. Vegalta Sendai has the best defensive record in the league.
Shimizu S-Pulse Stats
The team scored 4 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 1 win, 1 draw and 8 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 7-22. The average number of goals is 0.7. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.1.
Vegalta Sendai Stats
Vegalta Sendai has not lost in any of the last 5 matches, with 1 win and 4 draws.
The team scored 9 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 2 wins, 3 draws и 5 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 12-14. The average number of goals is 1.2. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.1.