Saturday , 14 November 2026

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

J. League · 2025
Shimizu S-Pulse
1 – 2
Full Time
Fagiano Okayama FC
Sat 6 Dec 2025 · 05:00 UTC IAI Stadium Nihondaira HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 32' Yuta Kamiya
Y 64' Lucao

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Fagiano Okayama FC — 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 Kyōto 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 Tōkyō 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

1
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Shimizu S-Pulse 4 games · Avg 3.0 goals Fagiano Okayama FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-12-06 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Fagiano Okayama FC 2025-03-02 Fagiano Okayama FC 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Dec Fagiano Okayama FC H 1–2 L
30 Nov Shonan Bellmare A 0–1 L
09 Nov Cerezo Osaka FC H 1–4 L
25 Oct Tōkyō Verdy H 1–0 W
18 Oct Kawasaki Frontale A 3–5 L
04 Oct FC Tōkyō H 1–1 D
Fagiano Okayama FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Dec Shimizu S-Pulse A 2–1 W
30 Nov Urawa Red Diamonds H 0–1 L
08 Nov Kawasaki Frontale A 1–1 D
25 Oct FC Tōkyō A 1–3 L
18 Oct Cerezo Osaka FC H 1–2 L
04 Oct Albirex Niigata A 1–1 D

Season Stats

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

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
8% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
23% Clean Sheets
Fagiano Okayama FC this season

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

Goal Timing (This Season)

Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/4
61-75
4/6
76+
1/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Fagiano Okayama FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
4/5
46-60
3/4
61-75
3/3
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Shimizu S-Pulse
Se-hun Oh 2 G
Koya Kitagawa 1 G
Fagiano Okayama FC
Kota Kawano 3 G
Noah Browne 2 G 1 A
Lucao 1 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Shimizu S-Pulse gets underway.
  • 5' Shimizu S-Pulse is showing some good football. However, Shimizu S-Pulse are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shimizu S-Pulse and Fagiano Okayama FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Fagiano Okayama FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 20' Shimizu S-Pulse are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Fagiano Okayama FC's shape.
  • 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fagiano Okayama FC that had 69 games and scored 66 goals.
  • 32' Poor challenge from Yuta Kamiya. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 37' A quiet spell here at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Shimizu S-Pulse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 42' It looks surprising Fagiano Okayama FC does not make any changes. Daichi Tagami has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 47' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 47 minutes.
  • 52' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 57' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 58' Another change for Shimizu S-Pulse made on 58 minute. Alfredo Stephens leaves to be changed by Toshiki Takahashi.
  • 61' The supporters are chanting for Ryo Tabei. He replaces Eiji Miyamoto on 61 minute.
  • 63' Lucao has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 63 minutes.
  • 64' Lucao was booked on 64.
  • 66' Sen Takagi makes way for Kengo Kitazume at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 71' 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.
  • 74' The Fagiano Okayama FC bench stirs into life. Lucao is withdrawn and Kazunari Ichimi gets his opportunity.
  • 76' Ataru Esaka adds to his 2 season tally! Fagiano Okayama FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 80' Time for substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse. Sodai Hasukawa is replaced by Kazuki Kozuka.
  • 85' It’s high time Tadahiro Akiba made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 88' The whistle greets Takaya Kimura as he departs to be replaced by Hiroto Iwabuchi.
  • 90' GOAL! Toshiki Takahashi scores on 90. Assisted by Reon Yamahara
  • Shimizu S-Pulse will have plenty to reflect on. Fagiano Okayama FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tadahiro Akiba

Fagiano Okayama FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kosuke Shirai 1
Leonardo Gaucho 1
Jelani Sumiyoshi 1
Takaya Kimura 1
Toshiki Takahashi 1
Ataru Esaka 1
Lucao 1

Head to Head

2025-12-06 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Fagiano Okayama FC 2025-03-02 Fagiano Okayama FC 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2025-12-06 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Fagiano Okayama FC L 2025-11-30 Shonan Bellmare 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2025-11-09 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–4 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2025-10-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Tōkyō Verdy W 2025-10-18 Kawasaki Frontale 5–3 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2025-10-04 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 FC Tōkyō D

Fagiano Okayama FC Form

2025-12-06 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Fagiano Okayama FC W 2025-11-30 Fagiano Okayama FC 0–1 Urawa Red Diamonds L 2025-11-08 Kawasaki Frontale 1–1 Fagiano Okayama FC D 2025-10-25 FC Tōkyō 3–1 Fagiano Okayama FC L 2025-10-18 Fagiano Okayama FC 1–2 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2025-10-04 Albirex Niigata 1–1 Fagiano Okayama FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.09 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.99 Fagiano Okayama FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 76% + Shimizu S-Pulse or Fagiano Okayama FC 76%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse39% Draw24% Fagiano Okayama FC37%
Actual: Fagiano Okayama FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes75% 0% No25%
Avg goals/match: 4.08
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 91%
9%
± 2.5 76%
24%
± 3.5 57%
43%
± 4.5 38%
62%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
63%
Draw or Fagiano Okayama FC
61%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Fagiano Okayama FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse32% Draw37% Fagiano Okayama FC31%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.8%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
7%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.9%
3 – 2
4.9%
2 – 3
4.6%
1 – 3
4.5%
2 – 0
3.8%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 3
3.3%
1 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Fagiano Okayama FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 12% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 17% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 17% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 11% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
14% ✓
Fagiano Okayama FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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