Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Avispa Fukuoka
0 – 0
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Sat 23 Aug 2025 · 09:00 UTC Best Denki Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 55' Min-tae Kim
Daiki Matsuoka 59' Y
Y 76' Mateus Brunetti
YR 82' Mateus Brunetti

Overview

Match Preview

Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at Best Denki Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Vissel Kobe 18 35
2 Cerezo Osaka FC 18 31
3 Nagoya Grampus 18 31
4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 30
5 Gamba Osaka 18 28
6 Fagiano Okayama FC 18 26
7 Shimizu S-Pulse 18 24
8 Kyōto Sanga FC 18 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 21
11 Kashima Antlers 18 45
12 FC Tōkyō 18 37
13 FC Machida Zelvia 18 37
14 Kawasaki Frontale 18 28
15 Tōkyō Verdy 18 28
16 Urawa Red Diamonds 18 25
17 Kashiwa Reysol 18 20
18 Yokohama F·Marinos 18 20
19 FC Mito Holly Hock 18 18
20 JEF United Ichihara Chiba 18 12

Head-to-Head

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2
6
Avispa Fukuoka 9 games · Avg 4.6 goals Shimizu S-Pulse
Last 5 meetings
2025-08-23 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2025-04-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–1 Avispa Fukuoka 2022-09-17 Avispa Fukuoka 3–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-06-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–1 Avispa Fukuoka 2021-10-02 Avispa Fukuoka 1–2 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Avispa Fukuoka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Aug Shimizu S-Pulse H 0–0 D
16 Aug Kashima Antlers A 1–1 D
09 Aug Kawasaki Frontale A 5–2 W
27 Jul Urawa Red Diamonds A 0–0 D
21 Jul Kyōto Sanga FC H 2–2 D
28 Jun Vissel Kobe H 0–0 D
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Aug Avispa Fukuoka A 0–0 D
16 Aug Yokohama F·Marinos H 1–3 L
10 Aug Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 0–0 D
20 Jul Yokohama FC H 2–0 W
05 Jul FC Machida Zelvia A 0–3 L
28 Jun Kashiwa Reysol H 0–2 L

Season Stats

Avispa Fukuoka Shimizu S-Pulse
#10 Position #7
21 Points 24
18 Played 18
7 / 0 / 11 W / D / L 8 / 0 / 10
49 Scored 40
59 Conceded 42
-10 GD -2
1.17 PPG 1.33
39% Win % 44%

Key Stats

78% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
78% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
14% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season

Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts). Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/4
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
3/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Avispa Fukuoka
Shu Morooka 3 G 1 A
Kazuki Fujimoto 1 G
Werik 1 G
Yuma Tsujioka 1 G
Shimizu S-Pulse
Se-hun Oh 2 G
Koya Kitagawa 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Avispa Fukuoka and Shimizu S-Pulse is underway.
  • 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Yuma Obata is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Avispa Fukuoka.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' Avispa Fukuoka started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Shimizu S-Pulse is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Avispa Fukuoka side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 30' Avispa Fukuoka are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Shimizu S-Pulse backline.
  • 35' The travelling Shimizu S-Pulse supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 40' Avispa Fukuoka are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 45' Shimizu S-Pulse is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 50' The 28-year-old Kai Matsuzaki has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 55' Min-tae Kim is having his name booked by the referee on 55.
  • 59' It’s gonna be a card for Daiki Matsuoka.
  • 61' A tactical swap from Shimizu S-Pulse — Koya Kitagawa on, Kai Matsuzaki off on 61 minutes.
  • 66' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tadahiro Akiba will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 71' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mateus Brunetti on 76.
  • 76' A change in the Avispa Fukuoka ranks — Tomoya Miki exits the field as Masato Shigemi enters on 76.
  • 81' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Avispa Fukuoka and Shimizu S-Pulse are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 82' The referee has no hesitation. Mateus Brunetti is booked for Shimizu S-Pulse — card on 82.
  • 84' The crowd applauds Toshiki Takahashi as he leaves the pitch. Jelani Sumiyoshi steps in for Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 85' A tactical swap from Avispa Fukuoka — Wellington on, Daiki Matsuoka off on 85 minutes.
  • 88' Time for substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse. Reon Yamahara is replaced by Yutaka Yoshida.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Avispa Fukuoka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Myung-Hwi Kim

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tadahiro Akiba

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Yuya Yamagishi 5
Thiago Santana 4
Reon Yamahara 2
Carlinhos 2
Kai Matsuzaki 1
Tomoya Miki 1
Tomoya Ando 1
John Mary 1

Head to Head

2025-08-23 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2025-04-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–1 Avispa Fukuoka 2022-09-17 Avispa Fukuoka 3–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-06-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–1 Avispa Fukuoka 2021-10-02 Avispa Fukuoka 1–2 Shimizu S-Pulse

Avispa Fukuoka Form

2025-08-23 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2025-08-16 Kashima Antlers 1–1 Avispa Fukuoka D 2025-08-09 Kawasaki Frontale 2–5 Avispa Fukuoka W 2025-07-27 Urawa Red Diamonds 0–0 Avispa Fukuoka D 2025-07-21 Avispa Fukuoka 2–2 Kyōto Sanga FC D 2025-06-28 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Vissel Kobe D

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2025-08-23 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2025-08-16 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 Yokohama F·Marinos L 2025-08-10 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2025-07-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–0 Yokohama FC W 2025-07-05 FC Machida Zelvia 3–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2025-06-28 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Kashiwa Reysol L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.12 Avispa Fukuoka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.09 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 78% + Avispa Fukuoka or Shimizu S-Pulse 77%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Avispa Fukuoka42% Draw23% Shimizu S-Pulse35%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes76% 0% No24%
Avg goals/match: 4.21
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 78%
22%
± 3.5 60%
40%
± 4.5 41%
59%

Double Chance

Avispa Fukuoka or Draw
64%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
58%
Avispa Fukuoka or Shimizu S-Pulse
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Avispa Fukuoka32% Draw37% Shimizu S-Pulse31%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 0–0 not predicted
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
6.7%
3 – 2
4.9%
2 – 3
4.8%
3 – 1
4.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
3.5%
3 – 3
3.4%
0 – 2
3.4%
1 – 0
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Avispa Fukuoka

Handicap Avispa Fukuoka covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 12% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 17% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 17% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 12% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
13% ✗
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
13% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.