Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga FC, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga FC — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- Kyoto Sanga FC 18 games · 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | Gamba Osaka | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Mar | Fagiano Okayama FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Feb | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Feb | Albirex Niigata | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | Tokyo Verdy | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Mar | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Feb | Vissel Kobe | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Feb | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Feb | Fagiano Okayama FC | A | 0–2 | L |
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)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
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
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
3/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kyoto Sanga FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/7
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Shimizu S-Pulse
| Se-hun Oh | 2 G |
| Koya Kitagawa | 1 G |
Kyoto Sanga FC
| Rafael Elias | 5 G | 3 A |
| Ryuma Nakano | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to IAI Stadium Nihondaira that hosts another battle between Shimizu S-Pulse and Kyōto Sanga FC.
- 5' Kyōto Sanga FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' Shimizu S-Pulse are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tadahiro Akiba will be considering his options from the bench.
- 17' The Kyoto Sanga FC bench stirs into life. Patrick William is withdrawn and Hisashi Appiah Tawiah gets his opportunity.
- 22' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 27' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 32' It looks like no one’s ball. Shimizu S-Pulse is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 37' Takashi Inui has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 38' Magnificent from Papagaio! That is 31 goals in 393 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 43' Shimizu S-Pulse are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kyōto Sanga FC backline.
- 48' Shimizu S-Pulse currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 53' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 58' The 30-year-old Kota Miyamoto has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 59' Temma Matsuda makes way for Joao Pedro Mendes at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kyoto Sanga FC.
- 60' Kyo Sato is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
- 65' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 67' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Joao Pedro Mendes makes it 0-2.
- 72' Shimizu S-Pulse make a change. Motoki Nishihara trudges off to be replaced by Kazuki Kozuka on 72 minutes.
- 73' Shimizu S-Pulse ring the changes. Kota Miyamoto has done his job and it is now time for Hikaru Nakahara to step up.
- 77' Another substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse to replace Kai Matsuzaki by Sodai Hasukawa on 77 minute.
- 82' What a moment for Koya Kitagawa! That strike on 82 puts his side firmly in control.
- 87' It is a cagey affair so far. Shimizu S-Pulse in their trying to find a way past Kyōto Sanga FC's compact .
- 88' Yuta Miyamoto is replacing Papagaio for the Kyoto Sanga FC side.
- 90' Joao Pedro Mendes picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' The Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes a substitution. Matheus Bueno departs to be replaced by Ahmed Ahmedov.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 3
- 1
- 23
- 5
-
6
Kota Miyamoto ↓ Hikaru Nakahara 73'
-
98
Matheus Bueno ↓ Ahmed Ahmedov 90'
- 66
-
19
Kai Matsuzaki ↓ Sodai Hasukawa 77'
- 70
- 55
Bench
- 28
-
8
Kazuki Kozuka ↑ 72'
-
29
Ahmed Ahmedov ↑ 90'
-
4
Sodai Hasukawa ↑ 77'
-
11
Hikaru Nakahara ↑ 73'
- 47
- 71
Coach
Tadahiro Akiba
Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Papagaio ↓ Yuta Miyamoto 88'
-
8
Takuji Yonemoto ↓ Sota Kawasaki 59'
- 14
- 18
-
39
Taiki Hirato ↓ Sora Hiraga 88'
- 50
- 44
- 10
- 4
- 26
- 22
Bench
- 77
- 2
- 21
-
24
Yuta Miyamoto ↑ 88'
-
6
Joao Pedro Mendes ↑ 59'
-
7
Sota Kawasaki ↑ 59'
-
31
Sora Hiraga ↑ 88'
-
5
Hisashi Appiah Tawiah ↑ 17'
- 93
Coach
Kwi-Jea Cho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Papagaio | 1 |
| Joao Pedro Mendes | 1 |
| Shinya Yajima | 1 |
| Takashi Inui | 1 |
| Shimpei Fukuoka | 1 |
| Yudai Shimamoto | 1 |
| Zento Uno | 1 |
| Marco Tulio | 1 |
Head to Head
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
Kyoto Sanga FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.75
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Kyoto Sanga FC xG
I would bet for:
Shimizu S-Pulse or Kyoto Sanga FC 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Kyoto Sanga FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
69%
Draw or Kyoto Sanga FC
58%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Kyoto Sanga FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kyoto Sanga FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
5.8%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
3.7%
3 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse
| Handicap | Shimizu S-Pulse covers | Push | Kyoto Sanga FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 20% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.