TIPS - Sanfrecce Hiroshima VS Shimizu S-Pulse

[(Sanfrecce Hiroshima) Strength]:
1. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have been in good form recently. Despite competing in both the league and the Emperor's Cup, they have achieved three consecutive victories.
2. In the last two Emperor's Cup matches, Sanfrecce Hiroshima scored at least three goals in each game, totaling eight goals, demonstrating a strong offensive performance.
3. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have achieved three consecutive victories in domestic cup competitions, and the number of goals scored in each match has been increasing.

[(Sanfrecce Hiroshima) Weakness]:
1. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have had alternating wins and losses in their last four home games. Their recent home performance has not been stable.
2. Sanfrecce Hiroshima's 6 successive home games ended with BTTS.
3. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have failed to win their last two domestic cup matches against Shimizu S-Pulse, without any advantage.

[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Strength]:
1. Shimizu S-Pulse won 2-0 at home against Yokohama FC in their last match, ending their previous seven-game winless streak.
2. In the previous round of the Emperor's Cup, Shimizu S-Pulse beat Shonan Bellmare 1-0 in extra time and advanced.

[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Neutral]:
1. Sanfrecce Hiroshima currently have a chance to challenge for the top spot in the league, while Shimizu S-Pulse are not far ahead of the relegation zone. Both teams have goals in the league and may not fully devote themselves to cup competitions.

[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Weakness]:
1. Shimizu S-Pulse have been performing poorly away from home. They have failed to win in seven consecutive games away from home.
2. Shimizu S-Pulse have conceded goals in the first half in 4 out of their last 6 away matches.
3. In the last 20 encounters between the two teams, Shimizu S-Pulse have a record of 5 wins, 4 draws and 11 losses, showing a rather obvious disadvantage.

[Tips]:
There is still a certain gap in the performance of the two teams in the league.

At present, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have a chance to challenge for the top spot in the league, while Shimizu S-Pulse rank at the lower level of the league table and are under certain pressure to avoid relegation.

There is also a gap in the performance of the two teams in domestic cup competitions.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima have achieved three consecutive victories in cup competitions, while Shimizu S-Pulse narrowly advanced in the last round of the Emperor's Cup after extra time.

Given that Shimizu S-Pulse's ability to play away from home is not strong, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, who are stronger and have performed better this season, are expected to win this game.

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