Thursday , 2 July 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 Tōkyō 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 Tōkyō 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
22% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
17% 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)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between Shimizu S-Pulse and Kyoto Sanga FC.
  • 5' Kyoto Sanga FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' Kyoto Sanga FC is showing some good football. However, Kyoto Sanga FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Shimizu S-Pulse must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 20' Shimizu S-Pulse are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kyoto Sanga FC's shape.
  • 21' Magnificent from Shimpei Fukuoka! That is 1 goals in 162 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 26' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kwi-Jea Cho will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 31' With 0 assists to his name this season, Yugo Tatsuta is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kyoto Sanga FC.
  • 36' Kyoto Sanga FC have won 189 goals from 162 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 39' Shohei Takeda is having his name booked by the referee on 39.
  • 40' That is a Yellow card for Kyoto Sanga FC. Shohei Takeda will be fuming at that decision.
  • 45' A quiet spell here at . Shimizu S-Pulse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 50' Shimizu S-Pulse are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 55' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 60' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yuki Honda, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 65' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shimizu S-Pulse and Kyoto Sanga FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 68' Takashi Inui has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 68 minutes.
  • 70' The Kyoto Sanga FC manager makes a substitution. Yudai Kimura departs to be replaced by Yuta Toyokawa.
  • 75' Another change for Kyoto Sanga FC made on 75 minute. Shohei Takeda leaves to be changed by Genki Omae.
  • 76' Carlinhos makes way for Koya Kitagawa at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 77' Takashi Inui has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 77.
  • 82' Kyoto Sanga FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 87' It looks surprising Shimizu S-Pulse does not make any changes. Yuta Toyokawa has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Shimizu S-Pulse 1-0 Kyoto Sanga FC.

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
Takashi Inui 1
Shimpei Fukuoka 1
Yudai Shimamoto 1
Zento Uno 1
Marco Tulio 1
Koya Kitagawa 1
Papagaio 1
Joao Pedro Mendes 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 Tōkyō 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.