Thursday , 2 July 2026

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Albirex Niigata, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Shimizu S-Pulse
2 – 0
Full Time
Albirex Niigata
Sat 22 Feb 2025 · 05:00 UTC IAI Stadium Nihondaira HT 45' · FT 45'
R 26' Hiroki Akiyama
Y 33' Kento Hashimoto
Y 78' Miguel Silveira

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Albirex Niigata — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.

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

2
Shimizu S-Pulse 2 games · Avg 1.5 goals Albirex Niigata
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-22 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–0 Albirex Niigata

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
22 Oct Jubilo Iwata H 1–1 D
08 Oct Kawasaki Frontale A 2–3 L
Albirex Niigata
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Feb Shimizu S-Pulse A 0–2 L
15 Feb Yokohama F·Marinos A 1–1 D
08 Dec Urawa Red Diamonds A 0–0 D
30 Nov Gamba Osaka H 0–1 L
09 Nov Kashiwa Reysol A 1–1 D
23 Oct Tokyo Verdy H 0–2 L

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Shimizu S-Pulse to score. At the same time, Albirex Niigata does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kazuki Fujita, as he is very good at scoring at IAI Stadium Nihondaira with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 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 Motoki Hasegawa suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' It looks surprising Albirex Niigata does not make any changes. Sodai Hasukawa has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Albirex Niigata needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 25' It’s high time Daisuke Kimori made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 26' Hiroki Akiyama was booked on 26.
  • 31' 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.
  • 33' It’s a booking for Albirex Niigata player. Kento Hashimoto gets a card.
  • 38' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 38 minutes.
  • 43' Albirex Niigata is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Albirex Niigata team. Jin Okumura is replaced by Taiki Arai on 46 minute.
  • 47' Goal! Capixaba scores his 4 goal in 173 matches.
  • 52' 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.
  • 57' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 62' What a strike from Kai Matsuzaki! The score is 2-0.
  • 63' Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kota Miyamoto is hanging Zento Uno on the field on 63 minute.
  • 66' The supporters are chanting for Miguel Silveira. He replaces Shusuke Ota on 66 minute.
  • 70' Another substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse to replace Capixaba by Douglas Tanque on 70 minute.
  • 75' Albirex Niigata is showing some good football. However, Albirex Niigata are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 77' Another change for Albirex Niigata made on 77 minute. Motoki Hasegawa leaves to be changed by Jason Geria.
  • 78' Miguel Silveira is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
  • 79' It is a substitution in Shimizu S-Pulse team. Koya Kitagawa is replaced by Ahmed Ahmedov on 79 minute.
  • 84' The travelling Albirex Niigata supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 86' Yuto Horigome has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kento Hashimoto on 86 minute.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-0.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tadahiro Akiba

Albirex Niigata Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daisuke Kimori

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.41 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.69 Albirex Niigata xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse54% Draw28% Albirex Niigata18%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 2.1
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 35%
65%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
82%
Draw or Albirex Niigata
46%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Albirex Niigata
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse35% Draw52% Albirex Niigata13%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
16.3%
0 – 0
14.6%
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.2%
0 – 1
7.2%
3 – 0
5.4%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 2
3.9%
2 – 2
2.9%
0 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Albirex Niigata covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 16% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 26% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 12% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
51% ✓
Albirex Niigata keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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