Thursday , 10 September 2026

Shimizu S-Pulse vs FC Tokyo, J. League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2026-27
Shimizu S-Pulse
1 – 1
Full Time
FC Tokyo
Wed 2 Sep 2026 · 09:00 UTC IAI Stadium Nihondaira HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 50' Soma Anzai
Kosuke Kinoshita 53' 1–1

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs FC Tokyo — 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 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

9
4
8
Shimizu S-Pulse 21 games · Avg 2.5 goals FC Tokyo
Last 5 meetings
2026-09-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 FC Tokyo 2025-10-04 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 FC Tokyo 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

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
17 May Fagiano Okayama FC A 0–2 L
FC Tokyo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Sep Shimizu S-Pulse A 1–1 D
29 Aug V-Varen Nagasaki A 3–0 W
21 Aug JEF United Ichihara Chiba H 2–0 W
15 Aug Vissel Kobe A 2–2 D
23 May Kashima Antlers A 0–1 L
16 May Urawa Red Diamonds A 10–9 W

Season Stats

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

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
48% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
60% Clean Sheets
FC Tokyo this season

Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). FC Tokyo are 12th (37 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
FC Tokyo
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Shimizu S-Pulse
Koya Kitagawa 1 G
FC Tokyo
Motoki Nagakura 4 G 2 A
Marcelo Ryan 3 G 1 A
Soma Anzai 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Shimizu S-Pulse to score. At the same time, FC Tokyo does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Shimizu S-Pulse in their trying to find a way past FC Tokyo's compact .
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' Shimizu S-Pulse have won 287 goals from 371 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Soma Anzai is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Tokyo.
  • 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Takayuki Yoshida might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 35' FC Tokyo has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 40' Hirokazu Ishihara is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Tokyo tonight.
  • 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 46' Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tomoya Fujii is hanging Yuto Tsuji on the field on 46 minute.
  • 50' Soma Anzai adds to his 2 season tally! FC Tokyo lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 53' GOAL! Kosuke Kinoshita scores on 53.
  • 58' Shimizu S-Pulse is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 63' FC Tokyo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 64' A tactical swap from Shimizu S-Pulse — Se-hun Oh on, Ryo Germain off on 64 minutes.
  • 69' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 74' FC Tokyo started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 74.
  • 77' Kein Sato is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marcelo Ryan at the 77 minute mark.
  • 82' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shimizu S-Pulse and FC Tokyo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 87' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yutaka Yoshida, as he is very good at scoring at IAI Stadium Nihondaira with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 89' The crowd applauds Yudai Shimamoto as he leaves the pitch. Kanta Chiba steps in for Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Takayuki Yoshida

FC Tokyo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rikizo Matsuhashi

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

2026-09-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 FC Tokyo 2025-10-04 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 FC Tokyo 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

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2026-09-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 FC Tokyo D 2026-08-29 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 Kashiwa Reysol L 2026-08-22 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2026-08-15 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 Yokohama F.Marinos L 2026-05-24 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Gamba Osaka L 2026-05-17 Fagiano Okayama FC 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L

FC Tokyo Form

2026-09-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 FC Tokyo D 2026-08-29 V-Varen Nagasaki 0–3 FC Tokyo W 2026-08-21 FC Tokyo 2–0 JEF United Ichihara Chiba W 2026-08-15 Vissel Kobe 2–2 FC Tokyo D 2026-05-23 Kashima Antlers 1–0 FC Tokyo L 2026-05-16 Urawa Red Diamonds 9–10 FC Tokyo W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.01 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.4 FC Tokyo xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 80% + Both teams to score 78%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse34% Draw23% FC Tokyo43%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes78% 0% No22%
Avg goals/match: 4.41
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 93%
7%
± 2.5 80%
20%
± 3.5 63%
37%
± 4.5 44%
56%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
57%
Draw or FC Tokyo
66%
Shimizu S-Pulse or FC Tokyo
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse28% Draw36% FC Tokyo36%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
5.8%
1 – 3
5.4%
2 – 3
5.4%
3 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.9%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 3
3.6%
1 – 4
3.3%
2 – 4
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push FC Tokyo covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 10% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 15% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 18% 29%
+1.5 71% — 29%
+2 71% 14% 15%
+2.5 85% — 15%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
10% ✓
FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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