Sunday , 16 August 2026

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga FC, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2022
Shimizu S-Pulse
1 – 0
Full Time
Kyoto Sanga FC
Sat 27 Aug 2022 · 09:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 39' Shohei Takeda
Y 40' Shohei Takeda
Takashi Inui 77' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga FC — J. League .

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

4
1
1
Shimizu S-Pulse 6 games · Avg 1.7 goals Kyoto Sanga FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-08-27 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Kyoto Sanga FC 2022-05-14 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Aug Kyoto Sanga FC H 1–0 W
20 Aug Kashiwa Reysol H 1–1 D
14 Aug Gamba Osaka A 2–0 W
07 Aug FC Tokyo A 2–0 W
31 Jul Sagan Tosu FC H 3–3 D
16 Jul Urawa Red Diamonds H 1–2 L
Kyoto Sanga FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Aug Shimizu S-Pulse A 0–1 L
06 Aug Kashiwa Reysol H 1–2 L
30 Jul Gamba Osaka A 1–1 D
17 Jul Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 1–1 D
10 Jul Avispa Fukuoka A 0–1 L
06 Jul Urawa Red Diamonds A 2–2 D

Season Stats

Shimizu S-Pulse Kyoto Sanga FC
#7 Position #8
24 Points 23
18 Played 18
8 / 0 / 10 W / D / L 8 / 0 / 10
40 Scored 32
42 Conceded 39
-2 GD -7
1.33 PPG 1.28
44% Win % 44%

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
0% Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season

Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Kyoto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kyoto Sanga FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ryohei Shirasaki is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kyoto Sanga FC.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Kwi-Jea Cho might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Kyoto Sanga FC that had 162 games and scored 189 goals.
  • 20' Shimizu S-Pulse are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 21' Magnificent from Shimpei Fukuoka! That is 1 goals in 162 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 26' Shimizu S-Pulse have won 286 goals from 367 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 31' Shimizu S-Pulse is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 36' It’s high time Kwi-Jea Cho made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 39' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Shohei Takeda.
  • 40' Shohei Takeda was booked on 40.
  • 45' Both keepers have barely been tested. Shimizu S-Pulse and Kyoto Sanga FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 50' Shimizu S-Pulse has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 55' Daiki Kaneko is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kyoto Sanga FC tonight.
  • 60' 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.
  • 65' Kyoto Sanga FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 68' The deadlock is broken! Takashi Inui gets on the scoresheet on 68 minutes.
  • 70' A change in the Kyoto Sanga FC ranks — Yudai Kimura exits the field as Yuta Toyokawa enters on 70.
  • 75' Shohei Takeda makes way for Genki Omae at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kyoto Sanga FC.
  • 76' Carlinhos makes way for Koya Kitagawa at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 77' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Takashi Inui on 77 minutes.
  • 82' Yoshinori Suzuki has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 105 appearances.
  • 87' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shimizu S-Pulse and Kyoto Sanga FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Shimizu S-Pulse to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ze Ricardo

Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kwi-Jea Cho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Shimpei Fukuoka 1
Yudai Shimamoto 1
Zento Uno 1
Marco Tulio 1
Koya Kitagawa 1
Papagaio 1
Joao Pedro Mendes 1
Shinya Yajima 1

Head to Head

2022-08-27 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Kyoto Sanga FC 2022-05-14 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2022-08-27 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Kyoto Sanga FC W 2022-08-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Kashiwa Reysol D 2022-08-14 Gamba Osaka 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2022-08-07 FC Tokyo 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2022-07-31 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–3 Sagan Tosu FC D 2022-07-16 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Urawa Red Diamonds L

Kyoto Sanga FC Form

2022-08-27 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Kyoto Sanga FC L 2022-08-06 Kyoto Sanga FC 1–2 Kashiwa Reysol L 2022-07-30 Gamba Osaka 1–1 Kyoto Sanga FC D 2022-07-17 Kyoto Sanga FC 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima D 2022-07-10 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 Kyoto Sanga FC L 2022-07-06 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–2 Kyoto Sanga FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.78 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2 Kyoto Sanga FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse53% Draw24% Kyoto Sanga FC23%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
77%
Draw or Kyoto Sanga FC
47%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Kyoto Sanga FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse36% Draw44% Kyoto Sanga FC20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
7.9%
0 – 0
6.8%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Kyoto Sanga FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 15% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 22% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 14% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
31% ✗
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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