Shimizu S-Pulse vs FC Tokyo, J. League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs FC Tokyo — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- FC Tokyo 18 games · 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (21 games)
48%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
75%
Clean Sheets
FC Tokyo this season
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
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
4/2
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Tokyo
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
4/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
6/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Shimizu S-Pulse
| Se-hun Oh | 2 G |
| Koya Kitagawa | 1 G |
FC Tokyo
| Motoki Nagakura | 6 G | 3 A |
| Soma Anzai | 4 G | |
| Marcelo Ryan | 3 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Shimizu S-Pulse launch into their encounter with FC Tokyo.
- 5' Kento Hashimoto has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shimizu S-Pulse side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Shimizu S-Pulse needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Shimizu S-Pulse in their trying to find a way past FC Tokyo's compact .
- 25' FC Tokyo are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' The travelling FC Tokyo supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. Shimizu S-Pulse and FC Tokyo are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 40' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Tokyo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 46' Shimizu S-Pulse make a change. Yuto Tsuji trudges off to be replaced by Tomoya Fujii on 46 minutes.
- 50' Soma Anzai doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 53' Kosuke Kinoshita makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Shimizu S-Pulse are in front.
- 58' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 63' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 64' Another change for Shimizu S-Pulse made on 64 minute. Ryo Germain leaves to be changed by Se-hun Oh.
- 69' 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.
- 74' Shimizu S-Pulse are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Tokyo's shape.
- 77' The whistle greets Marcelo Ryan as he departs to be replaced by Kein Sato.
- 82' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 87' FC Tokyo started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 87.
- 89' Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kanta Chiba is hanging Yudai Shimamoto on the field on 89 minute.
- It finishes all square. Shimizu S-Pulse and FC Tokyo share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
-
13
Ryo Germain ↓ Se-hun Oh 64'
- 28
- 3
- 19
- 16
- 17
- 51
- 21
- 24
-
47
Yudai Shimamoto ↓ Kanta Chiba 89'
-
38
Yuto Tsuji ↓ Tomoya Fujii 46'
Bench
- 7
- 1
-
81
Kazuki Kozuka ↑ 77'
-
50
Tomoya Fujii ↑ 46'
- 4
-
9
Se-hun Oh ↑ 64'
- 70
- 97
-
23
Kanta Chiba ↑ 89'
Coach
Takayuki Yoshida
FC Tokyo Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 8
- 22
- 24
-
9
Marcelo Ryan ↓ Kein Sato 77'
- 81
- 42
- 7
- 26
- 19
- 27
Bench
- 5
- 2
- 18
- 39
-
33
Kota Tawaratsumida ↑ 77'
- 71
- 4
-
10
Kein Sato ↑ 77'
- 1
Coach
Rikizo Matsuhashi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adailton | 4 |
| Thiago Santana | 4 |
| Diego Oliveira | 4 |
| Koya Kitagawa | 3 |
| Kensuke Nagai | 3 |
| Ryoya Ogawa | 2 |
| Shuto Abe | 2 |
| Carlinhos | 2 |
Head to Head
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

