Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashiwa Reysol, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashiwa Reysol — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- Kashiwa Reysol 18 games · 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Jun | Nagoya Grampus | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Jun | Gamba Osaka | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jun | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 25 May | Vissel Kobe | H | 3–2 | W |
| 17 May | Kashima Antlers | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Jun | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 15 Jun | Tokyo Verdy | A | 3–0 | W |
| 31 May | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–3 | L |
| 25 May | Yokohama FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 May | FC Machida Zelvia | A | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Kashiwa Reysol | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #17 |
| 24 | Points | 20 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 7 / 0 / 11 |
| 40 | Scored | 24 |
| 42 | Conceded | 25 |
| -2 | GD | -1 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.11 |
| 44% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Kashiwa Reysol this season
Kashiwa Reysol this season
Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Kashiwa Reysol are 17th (20 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kashiwa Reysol
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at IAI Stadium Nihondaira!
- 5' Masaki Watai has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 37 appearances.
- 8' What composure from Tojiro Kubo! The Japan international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 10' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Nobuteru Nakagawa on 10 minutes.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 23' Brilliant from the ! Sachiro Toshima makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 23.
- 28' Shimizu S-Pulse is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 33' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Shimizu S-Pulse and Kashiwa Reysol are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 38' 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.
- 43' Kashiwa Reysol come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 48' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Kashiwa Reysol that had 411 games and scored 345 goals.
- 53' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' The referee calls foul for Wataru Harada. He receives a card.
- 61' Nobuteru Nakagawa has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Yusuke Segawa. He replaces Masaki Watai on 66 minute.
- 67' Time for substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse. Kai Matsuzaki is replaced by Hikaru Nakahara.
- 70' A tactical swap from Kashiwa Reysol — Hayato Tanaka on, Yuki Kakita off on 70 minutes.
- 75' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 76' Kanta Chiba is ready to make an impact after coming on for Zento Uno at the 76 minute mark.
- 78' Capixaba is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 83' The whistle greets Nobuteru Nakagawa as he departs to be replaced by Rinsei Ohata.
- 88' Matheus Bueno picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- Full Time. Kashiwa Reysol beats Shimizu S-Pulse
Lineups
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 33
- 1
- 23
- 98
- 4
-
25
Mateus Brunetti ↓ Shion Kotake 76'
- 66
-
19
Kai Matsuzaki ↓ Hikaru Nakahara 67'
-
36
Zento Uno ↓ Kanta Chiba 76'
Bench
- 21
- 41
-
11
Hikaru Nakahara ↑ 67'
- 47
- 71
-
49
Shion Kotake ↑ 76'
- 37
-
15
Kanta Chiba ↑ 76'
- 18
Kashiwa Reysol Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 4
- 25
-
14
Tomoya Koyamatsu ↓ Diego 66'
- 28
- 8
-
18
Yuki Kakita ↓ Hayato Tanaka 70'
-
11
Masaki Watai ↓ Yusuke Segawa 66'
- 42
- 24
- 39
Bench
- 13
-
20
Yusuke Segawa ↑ 66'
- 9
- 19
- 46
-
3
Diego ↑ 66'
-
5
Hayato Tanaka ↑ 70'
- 88
- 15
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cristiano | 2 |
| Cristiano | 2 |
| Thiago Santana | 2 |
| Eiichi Katayama | 1 |
| Koya Kitagawa | 1 |
| Yosuke Kawai | 1 |
| Matheus Savio | 1 |
| Jong Tae Se | 1 |
Head to Head
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.13
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
Kashiwa Reysol xG
I would bet for:
Kashiwa Reysol or Draw 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kashiwa Reysol win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
56%
Draw or Kashiwa Reysol
72%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Kashiwa Reysol
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kashiwa Reysol win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 1
9.9%
0 – 0
9.3%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
5%
2 – 0
4.5%
1 – 3
4.4%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse
| Handicap | Shimizu S-Pulse covers | Push | Kashiwa Reysol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 22% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Kashiwa Reysol keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

