Sunday , 16 August 2026

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

J. League · 2025
Tokyo Verdy
0 – 1
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Sun 16 Feb 2025 · 05:00 UTC National Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 49' Koya Kitagawa
Rei Hirakawa 64' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Tokyo Verdy vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at National Stadium.

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

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

Recent Form

Tokyo Verdy
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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 Jubilo 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)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Tokyo Verdy this season
0% Clean Sheets
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
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at National Stadium. Tokyo Verdy are looking to make home advantage count against Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Tokyo Verdy in their trying to find a way past Shimizu S-Pulse's compact .
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 15' Tokyo Verdy 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.
  • 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Tokyo Verdy and Shimizu S-Pulse are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 35' Matheus Bueno, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 40' Koya Kitagawa adds to his 0 season tally! Shimizu S-Pulse lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 45' Shimizu S-Pulse is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 49' Koya Kitagawa has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 49.
  • 54' Tokyo Verdy are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 56' The whistle greets Yuan Matsuhashi as he departs to be replaced by Yuta Arai.
  • 57' Itsuki Someno has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yuya Fukuda on 57 minute.
  • 62' Tokyo Verdy are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Shimizu S-Pulse backline.
  • 64' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Rei Hirakawa on 64 minutes.
  • 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' The 29-year-old Capixaba has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 76' The Tokyo Verdy bench stirs into life. Yuto Tsunashima is withdrawn and Hijiri Onaga gets his opportunity.
  • 79' Ryosuke Shirai is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yudai Kimura at the 79 minute mark.
  • 84' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 85' A change in the Shimizu S-Pulse ranks — Reon Yamahara exits the field as Yuji Takahashi enters on 85.
  • 90' A tactical swap from Shimizu S-Pulse — Kota Miyamoto on, Hikaru Nakahara off on 90 minutes.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Tokyo Verdy Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

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

✓ Correct
Tokyo Verdy37% Draw26% Shimizu S-Pulse37%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes65% 0% No35%
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

✗ Wrong
Tokyo Verdy28% Draw42% Shimizu S-Pulse30%
Actual: 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.