Sunday , 16 August 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 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

1
3
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 Tokyo Verdy H 1–0 W
18 Oct Kawasaki Frontale A 3–5 L
04 Oct FC Tokyo 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 Tokyo 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
0% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
100% 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)

Fagiano Okayama FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds IAI Stadium Nihondaira will turn into a battlefield for Shimizu S-Pulse and Fagiano Okayama FC.
  • 5' Shimizu S-Pulse have won 286 goals from 367 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 10' Fagiano Okayama FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Shimizu S-Pulse must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 20' Japan international Takaya Kimura has been a key figure this campaign — 3 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sodai Hasukawa made 437 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' 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 Jelani Sumiyoshi suffering a number of foals already.
  • 32' Yuta Kamiya catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 32.
  • 37' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 37 minutes.
  • 42' It is a cagey affair so far. Shimizu S-Pulse in their trying to find a way past Fagiano Okayama FC's compact .
  • 47' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Shimizu S-Pulse and Fagiano Okayama FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 52' Shimizu S-Pulse are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 57' Yugo Tatsuta is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Fagiano Okayama FC tonight.
  • 58' Another change for Shimizu S-Pulse made on 58 minute. Alfredo Stephens leaves to be changed by Toshiki Takahashi.
  • 61' A tactical swap from Fagiano Okayama FC — Ryo Tabei on, Eiji Miyamoto off on 61 minutes.
  • 63' Goal! Lucao scores his 6 goal in 56 matches.
  • 64' It’s a booking for Fagiano Okayama FC player. Lucao gets a card.
  • 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' The deadlock is broken! Ataru Esaka gets on the scoresheet on 76 minutes.
  • 80' Kazuki Kozuka is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sodai Hasukawa at the 80 minute mark.
  • 85' With 0 assists to his name this season, Masaya Matsumoto is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 88' Fagiano Okayama FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hiroto Iwabuchi is hanging Takaya Kimura on the field on 88 minute.
  • 90' Magnificent from Toshiki Takahashi! That is 6 goals in 439 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tadahiro Akiba

Fagiano Okayama FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Takaya Kimura 1
Toshiki Takahashi 1
Ataru Esaka 1
Lucao 1
Kosuke Shirai 1
Leonardo Gaucho 1
Jelani Sumiyoshi 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 Tokyo Verdy W 2025-10-18 Kawasaki Frontale 5–3 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2025-10-04 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 FC Tokyo 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 Tokyo 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.