Sunday , 16 August 2026

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Shimizu S-Pulse
1 – 0
Full Time
Tokyo Verdy
Sat 25 Oct 2025 · 05:00 UTC IAI Stadium Nihondaira HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 4' Kosuke Saito
Y 39' Koki Morita
Yutaka Yoshida 56' Y
Matheus Bueno 68' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy — 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

2
Shimizu S-Pulse 2 games · Avg 1.0 goals Tokyo Verdy
Last 5 meetings
2025-10-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Tokyo Verdy 2025-02-16 Tokyo Verdy 0–1 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Oct Tokyo Verdy H 1–0 W
18 Oct Kawasaki Frontale A 3–5 L
04 Oct FC Tokyo H 1–1 D
27 Sep Vissel Kobe A 1–2 L
23 Sep Urawa Red Diamonds H 0–0 D
20 Sep Kyoto Sanga FC A 1–0 W
Tokyo Verdy
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Oct Shimizu S-Pulse A 0–1 L
18 Oct Albirex Niigata H 1–0 W
03 Oct Shonan Bellmare A 1–0 W
27 Sep Urawa Red Diamonds H 0–0 D
23 Sep Vissel Kobe A 0–4 L
20 Sep Fagiano Okayama FC H 4–2 W

Season Stats

Shimizu S-Pulse Tokyo Verdy
#7 Position #15
24 Points 28
18 Played 18
8 / 0 / 10 W / D / L 10 / 0 / 8
40 Scored 29
42 Conceded 32
-2 GD -3
1.33 PPG 1.56
44% Win % 56%

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
0% Clean Sheets
Tokyo Verdy this season

Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Tokyo Verdy are 15th (28 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Tokyo Verdy
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Shimizu S-Pulse gets underway.
  • 4' That looks like a foul for a card for Kosuke Saito.
  • 9' Japan international Hiroto Taniguchi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 14' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Reon Yamahara made 367 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 18' The deadlock is broken! Naoki Hayashi gets on the scoresheet on 18 minutes.
  • 23' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 28' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 33' Daiki Fukazawa has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 38' A quiet spell here at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Shimizu S-Pulse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 39' The referee has no hesitation. Koki Morita is booked for Tokyo Verdy — card on 39.
  • 44' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 49' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 54' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 56' Controversy at the stadium! Yutaka Yoshida argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 60' A tactical swap from Tokyo Verdy — Yuan Matsuhashi on, Yuta Arai off on 60 minutes.
  • 65' Shimizu S-Pulse currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 67' Shimizu S-Pulse make a change. Capixaba trudges off to be replaced by Kengo Kitazume on 67 minutes.
  • 68' Controversy at the stadium! Matheus Bueno argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 72' The Tokyo Verdy manager makes a substitution. Kosuke Saito departs to be replaced by Rei Hirakawa.
  • 73' Shimizu S-Pulse ring the changes. Koya Kitagawa has done his job and it is now time for Shinya Yajima to step up.
  • 78' 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.
  • 79' A tactical swap from Tokyo Verdy — Taiju Yoshida on, Yosuke Uchida off on 79 minutes.
  • 80' Kazuya Miyahara makes way for Shoji Toyama at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Tokyo Verdy.
  • 85' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 85 minutes.
  • 90' Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yudai Shimamoto is hanging Zento Uno on the field on 90 minute.
  • It finishes all square. Shimizu S-Pulse and Tokyo Verdy share the spoils 1-0.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tadahiro Akiba

Tokyo Verdy Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Hiroshi Jofuku

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.59 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93 Tokyo Verdy xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse52% Draw26% Tokyo Verdy22%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
79%
Draw or Tokyo Verdy
48%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Tokyo Verdy
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse36% Draw48% Tokyo Verdy16%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.1%
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.4%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
5.1%
3 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Tokyo Verdy covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 16% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 24% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 13% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
40% ✗
Tokyo Verdy keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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