Shimizu S-Pulse vs Avispa Fukuoka, J. League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Avispa Fukuoka — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Sep | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Sep | FC Tokyo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Aug | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Aug | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Aug | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 May | Gamba Osaka | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep | FC Mito Holly Hock | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Sep | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Aug | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Aug | Kashima Antlers | A | 2–3 | L |
| 15 Aug | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 23 May | Vissel Kobe | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Avispa Fukuoka | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #10 |
| 24 | Points | 21 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 7 / 0 / 11 |
| 40 | Scored | 49 |
| 42 | Conceded | 59 |
| -2 | GD | -10 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 44% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
88%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
88%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
20%
Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Shimizu S-Pulse
| Koya Kitagawa | 1 G |
Avispa Fukuoka
| Shu Morooka | 3 G | 1 A |
| Kazuki Fujimoto | 1 G | |
| Werik | 1 G | |
| Yuma Tsujioka | 1 G |
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yuya Yamagishi | 5 |
| Thiago Santana | 4 |
| Carlinhos | 2 |
| Reon Yamahara | 2 |
| Shun Nakamura | 1 |
| Se-hun Oh | 1 |
| Shosei Usui | 1 |
| Katsuhiro Nakayama | 1 |
Head to Head
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
Avispa Fukuoka Form
Predictions
3.04
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.34
Avispa Fukuoka xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 89% + Both teams to score 85%
Match Result
Both Teams to Score
Avg goals/match: 5.38
Over / Under Goals
| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 2.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 3.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 4.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
Double Chance
Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
71%
Draw or Avispa Fukuoka
48%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Avispa Fukuoka
80%
Half-Time Result
Correct Score
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 2
5.7%
2 – 1
5.1%
3 – 1
5%
2 – 3
4.4%
3 – 3
4.4%
4 – 2
4.3%
1 – 2
4%
1 – 1
3.9%
4 – 1
3.8%
4 – 3
3.4%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse
| Handicap | Shimizu S-Pulse covers | Push | Avispa Fukuoka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 15% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 17% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 13% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 9% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
10%
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
6%
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

