Saturday , 15 August 2026

FC Tokyo vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
FC Tokyo
0 – 2
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Tue 29 Apr 2025 · 04:05 UTC Ajinomoto Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Keigo Higashi 87' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Tokyo vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at Ajinomoto 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 Kyoto Sanga FC 18 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 21
11 Kashima Antlers 18 45
12 FC Tokyo 18 37
13 FC Machida Zelvia 18 37
14 Kawasaki Frontale 18 28
15 Tokyo 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

8
3
9
FC Tokyo 20 games · Avg 2.5 goals Shimizu S-Pulse
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-29 FC Tokyo 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-08-07 FC Tokyo 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-05-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–3 FC Tokyo 2021-11-03 FC Tokyo 4–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2021-05-26 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–0 FC Tokyo

Recent Form

FC Tokyo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Apr Shimizu S-Pulse H 0–2 L
25 Apr Gamba Osaka H 3–0 W
20 Apr Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–1 D
11 Apr Kashiwa Reysol H 1–1 D
06 Apr Fagiano Okayama FC A 0–1 L
02 Apr Tokyo Verdy A 2–2 D
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Apr FC Tokyo A 2–0 W
20 Apr Avispa Fukuoka H 3–1 W
16 Apr Yokohama F.Marinos A 3–2 W
12 Apr Kawasaki Frontale H 1–1 D
06 Apr Yokohama FC A 0–2 L
02 Apr Urawa Red Diamonds A 1–2 L

Season Stats

FC Tokyo Shimizu S-Pulse
#12 Position #7
37 Points 24
18 Played 18
13 / 0 / 5 W / D / L 8 / 0 / 10
55 Scored 40
42 Conceded 42
+13 GD -2
2.06 PPG 1.33
72% Win % 44%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

FC Tokyo are 12th (37 pts). Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FC Tōkyō is hosting Shimizu S-Pulse for another epic battle.
  • 5' FC Tōkyō are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Shimizu S-Pulse backline.
  • 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 20' Yuji Takahashi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 279 appearances.
  • 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 30' A quiet spell here at Ajinomoto Stadium. Shimizu S-Pulse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matheus Bueno made 132 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 40' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Tōkyō and Shimizu S-Pulse are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 45' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' The deadlock is broken! Koya Kitagawa gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
  • 51' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 56' FC Tōkyō are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Shimizu S-Pulse's shape.
  • 60' It is a substitution in FC Tokyo team. Maki Kitahara is replaced by Kota Tawaratsumida on 60 minute.
  • 65' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 70' Taishi Nozawa has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 75' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 76' Koya Kitagawa makes way for Douglas Tanque at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Keigo Higashi. He replaces Kento Hashimoto on 77 minute.
  • 79' Takashi Inui does the damage! The net is bulging and Shimizu S-Pulse surge ahead!
  • 84' The crowd applauds Takashi Inui as he leaves the pitch. Shinya Yajima steps in for Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 87' The referee shows FC Tokyo player a card on 87.
  • 88' Kei Koizumi is replacing Kosuke Shirai for the FC Tokyo side.
  • 90' Shimizu S-Pulse make a change. Capixaba trudges off to be replaced by Reon Yamahara on 90 minutes.
  • It finishes all square. FC Tōkyō and Shimizu S-Pulse share the spoils 0-2.

Lineups

FC Tokyo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Thiago Santana 4
Diego Oliveira 4
Adailton 4
Koya Kitagawa 3
Kensuke Nagai 3
Shuto Abe 2
Carlinhos 2
Ronaldo 2

Head to Head

2025-04-29 FC Tokyo 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-08-07 FC Tokyo 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-05-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–3 FC Tokyo 2021-11-03 FC Tokyo 4–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2021-05-26 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–0 FC Tokyo

FC Tokyo Form

2025-04-29 FC Tokyo 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2025-04-25 FC Tokyo 3–0 Gamba Osaka W 2025-04-20 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 FC Tokyo D 2025-04-11 FC Tokyo 1–1 Kashiwa Reysol D 2025-04-06 Fagiano Okayama FC 1–0 FC Tokyo L 2025-04-02 Tokyo Verdy 2–2 FC Tokyo D

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2025-04-29 FC Tokyo 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2025-04-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–1 Avispa Fukuoka W 2025-04-16 Yokohama F.Marinos 2–3 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2025-04-12 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Kawasaki Frontale D 2025-04-06 Yokohama FC 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2025-04-02 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.58 FC Tokyo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.86 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 77%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FC Tokyo47% Draw23% Shimizu S-Pulse30%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes77% 0% No23%
Avg goals/match: 4.44
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 93%
7%
± 2.5 81%
19%
± 3.5 63%
37%
± 4.5 45%
55%

Double Chance

FC Tokyo or Draw
70%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
53%
FC Tokyo or Shimizu S-Pulse
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Tokyo41% Draw35% Shimizu S-Pulse24%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 0–2 not predicted
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 1
6.4%
3 – 1
6%
3 – 2
5.6%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
4%
4 – 1
3.9%
4 – 2
3.6%
3 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
3.4%

Asian Handicap — FC Tokyo

Handicap FC Tokyo covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 15% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 19% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 13% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 8% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
16% ✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
8% ✗

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