Tokyo Verdy vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Tokyo Verdy vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at National Stadium.
- Tokyo Verdy 18 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Futoshi Nakamura
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Dec | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Nov | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 4–5 | L |
| 10 Nov | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Oct | Albirex Niigata | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | Tokyo Verdy | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 3–4 | L |
| 29 Oct | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Oct | Júbilo Iwata | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Oct | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 2–3 | L |
| 17 Sep | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Tokyo Verdy | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #7 |
| 28 | Points | 24 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 8 / 0 / 10 |
| 29 | Scored | 40 |
| 32 | Conceded | 42 |
| -3 | GD | -2 |
| 1.56 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 56% | Win % | 44% |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Tokyo Verdy this season
Tokyo Verdy this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Tokyo Verdy are 15th (28 pts). Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Tokyo Verdy
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/3
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
3/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Tokyo Verdy
| Naoki Hayashi | 2 G |
| Shuhei Mizoguchi | 1 G |
Shimizu S-Pulse
| Se-hun Oh | 2 G |
| Koya Kitagawa | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Shimizu S-Pulse kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' The 31-year-old Kaito Chida has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Shimizu S-Pulse is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' Hiroto Taniguchi has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 40' The deadlock is broken! Koya Kitagawa gets on the scoresheet on 40 minutes.
- 45' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Tōkyō Verdy and Shimizu S-Pulse are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Koya Kitagawa on 49.
- 54' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 56' The Tokyo Verdy manager makes a substitution. Yuan Matsuhashi departs to be replaced by Yuta Arai.
- 57' The whistle greets Yuya Fukuda as he departs to be replaced by Itsuki Someno.
- 62' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 64' Rei Hirakawa is having his name booked by the referee on 64.
- 66' Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ahmed Ahmedov is hanging Koya Kitagawa on the field on 66 minute.
- 71' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 76' Tokyo Verdy make a change. Yuto Tsunashima trudges off to be replaced by Hijiri Onaga on 76 minutes.
- 79' The whistle greets Yudai Kimura as he departs to be replaced by Ryosuke Shirai.
- 84' Shimizu S-Pulse come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 85' Another substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse to replace Reon Yamahara by Yuji Takahashi on 85 minute.
- 90' Kota Miyamoto has so much to prove this time. He replaces Hikaru Nakahara on 90 minute.
- With this win, Shimizu S-Pulse is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Tokyo Verdy Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 1
- 19
- 10
- 11
- 5
- 3
- 23
Bench
- 16
- 22
- 9
- 21
- 20
- 17
- 27
- 40
- 25
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 33
- 1
-
23
Koya Kitagawa ↓ Ahmed Ahmedov 66'
- 98
- 4
-
14
Reon Yamahara ↓ Yuji Takahashi 85'
- 66
-
11
Hikaru Nakahara ↓ Kota Miyamoto 90'
- 36
- 70
Bench
- 99
- 28
-
3
Yuji Takahashi ↑ 85'
-
6
Kota Miyamoto ↑ 90'
-
29
Ahmed Ahmedov ↑ 66'
- 19
- 47
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Koya Kitagawa | 1 |
| Naoki Hayashi | 1 |
Head to Head
Tokyo Verdy Form
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.61
Tokyo Verdy xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for:
Tokyo Verdy or Shimizu S-Pulse 74% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Shimizu S-Pulse win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Tokyo Verdy or Draw
63%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
63%
Tokyo Verdy or Shimizu S-Pulse
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Shimizu S-Pulse win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
5.3%
0 – 0
5.1%
1 – 0
5.1%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.7%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Tokyo Verdy
| Handicap | Tokyo Verdy covers | Push | Shimizu S-Pulse covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 17% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 19% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Tokyo Verdy keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.