Thursday , 2 July 2026

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

J. League · 2025
Fagiano Okayama FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Sun 2 Mar 2025 · 05:00 UTC City Light Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Masaya Matsumoto 77' Y
Y 83' Kengo Kitazume

Overview

Match Preview

Fagiano Okayama FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at City Light 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 Tōkyō 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

3
1
Fagiano Okayama FC 4 games · Avg 3.0 goals Shimizu S-Pulse
Last 5 meetings
2025-03-02 Fagiano Okayama FC 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Fagiano Okayama FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Mar Shimizu S-Pulse H 1–1 D
26 Feb Gamba Osaka H 2–0 W
22 Feb Yokohama FC A 0–1 L
15 Feb Kyoto Sanga FC H 2–0 W
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Mar Fagiano Okayama FC A 1–1 D
26 Feb Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 1–1 D
22 Feb Albirex Niigata H 2–0 W
16 Feb Tokyo Verdy A 1–0 W
05 Nov Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 3–4 L
29 Oct Kashima Antlers H 0–1 L

Season Stats

Fagiano Okayama FC Shimizu S-Pulse
#6 Position #7
26 Points 24
18 Played 18
8 / 0 / 10 W / D / L 8 / 0 / 10
41 Scored 40
46 Conceded 42
-5 GD -2
1.44 PPG 1.33
44% Win % 44%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
Fagiano Okayama FC this season
22% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season

Fagiano Okayama FC are 6th (26 pts). Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Fagiano Okayama FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/4
46-60
1/2
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
4/4
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Fagiano Okayama FC and Shimizu S-Pulse is underway.
  • 5' Shimizu S-Pulse seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Masaya Matsumoto suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fagiano Okayama FC and Shimizu S-Pulse are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 25' A quiet spell here at City Light Stadium. Shimizu S-Pulse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 30' Shimizu S-Pulse fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 35' Hikaru Nakahara needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fagiano Okayama FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 45' It looks surprising Shimizu S-Pulse does not make any changes. Takashi Inui has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 46' Kengo Kitazume is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yutaka Yoshida at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' Fagiano Okayama FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Shimizu S-Pulse backline.
  • 56' Ataru Esaka is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Shimizu S-Pulse so far.
  • 61' It looks like no one’s ball. Fagiano Okayama FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 64' Lucao is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kazunari Ichimi at the 64 minute mark.
  • 65' The Fagiano Okayama FC bench stirs into life. Hiroto Iwabuchi is withdrawn and Takaya Kimura gets his opportunity.
  • 68' Jelani Sumiyoshi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 68 minutes.
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Ryo Takeuchi. He replaces Yuta Kamiya on 73 minute.
  • 75' Magnificent from Takaya Kimura! That is 7 goals in 56 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 77' Masaya Matsumoto was booked on 77.
  • 77' Time for substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse. Koya Kitagawa is replaced by Douglas Tanque.
  • 80' Motoki Nishihara gets the nod from Shimizu S-Pulse. He replaces Reon Yamahara and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 83' The referee calls foul for Kengo Kitazume. He receives a card.
  • 88' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 88 minutes.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Fagiano Okayama FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tadahiro Akiba

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.1 Fagiano Okayama FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Fagiano Okayama FC45% Draw23% Shimizu S-Pulse32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes72% 0% No28%
Avg goals/match: 3.86
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 73%
27%
± 3.5 53%
47%
± 4.5 34%
66%

Double Chance

Fagiano Okayama FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
55%
Fagiano Okayama FC or Shimizu S-Pulse
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fagiano Okayama FC35% Draw39% Shimizu S-Pulse26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.7%
3 – 1
5.5%
3 – 2
4.8%
2 – 0
4.8%
2 – 3
4%
1 – 0
4%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 2
3.4%
0 – 0
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Fagiano Okayama FC

Handicap Fagiano Okayama FC covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 14% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 19% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 16% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Fagiano Okayama FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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