Sunday , 16 August 2026

Urawa Red Diamonds vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Urawa Red Diamonds
2 – 1
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Wed 2 Apr 2025 · 10:30 UTC Saitama Stadium 2002 HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 42' Ahmed Ahmedov
Samuel Gustafson 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Urawa Red Diamonds vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at Saitama Stadium 2002.

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

11
7
2
Urawa Red Diamonds 20 games · Avg 2.3 goals Shimizu S-Pulse
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-02 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-07-16 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Urawa Red Diamonds 2022-04-06 Urawa Red Diamonds 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2021-11-27 Urawa Red Diamonds 0–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2021-04-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Urawa Red Diamonds

Recent Form

Urawa Red Diamonds
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Apr Shimizu S-Pulse H 2–1 W
28 Mar Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–1 D
16 Mar Kashima Antlers A 1–1 D
08 Mar Fagiano Okayama FC H 1–0 W
02 Mar Kashiwa Reysol H 0–2 L
26 Feb Shonan Bellmare A 1–2 L
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Apr Urawa Red Diamonds A 1–2 L
29 Mar Shonan Bellmare H 3–0 W
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

Season Stats

Urawa Red Diamonds Shimizu S-Pulse
#16 Position #7
25 Points 24
18 Played 18
7 / 0 / 11 W / D / L 8 / 0 / 10
37 Scored 40
37 Conceded 42
+0 GD -2
1.39 PPG 1.33
39% Win % 44%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
35% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Urawa Red Diamonds this season
0% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season

Urawa Red Diamonds are 16th (25 pts). Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Urawa Red Diamonds
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Urawa Red Diamonds and Shimizu S-Pulse is underway.
  • 4' What composure from Ryoma Watanabe! The Japan international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 9' Norway international Marius Hoibraten has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 14' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 19' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 24' 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.
  • 29' Koya Kitagawa has been relatively quiet despite scoring 43 goals in his last 367 appearances.
  • 34' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 39' It is a cagey affair so far. Urawa Red Diamonds in their trying to find a way past Shimizu S-Pulse's compact .
  • 42' It’s a booking for Shimizu S-Pulse player. Ahmed Ahmedov gets a card.
  • 46' A change in the Shimizu S-Pulse ranks — Motoki Nishihara exits the field as Takashi Inui enters on 46.
  • 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Urawa Red Diamonds and Shimizu S-Pulse are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 59' Matheus Savio does the damage! The net is bulging and Urawa Red Diamonds surge ahead!
  • 61' Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Capixaba is hanging Yutaka Yoshida on the field on 61 minute.
  • 66' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kaito Yasui made 439 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 71' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Shimizu S-Pulse that had 367 games and scored 286 goals.
  • 72' The whistle greets Yusuke Matsuo as he departs to be replaced by Samuel Gustafson.
  • 73' Shinya Yajima is ready to make an impact after coming on for Zento Uno at the 73 minute mark.
  • 77' Genki Haraguchi gets the nod from Urawa Red Diamonds. He replaces Ryoma Watanabe and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 79' Sen Takagi does the damage! The net is bulging and Shimizu S-Pulse surge ahead!
  • 84' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 89' Urawa Red Diamonds is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Samuel Gustafson on 90 minutes.
  • 90' Yoichi Naganuma is replacing Takuya Ogiwara for the Urawa Red Diamonds side.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Urawa Red Diamonds Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Maciej Skorza

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tadahiro Akiba

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Shinzo Koroki 5
Shota Kaneko 3
Shota Kaneko 3
Shinzo Koroki 2
Valdo 2
Douglas 2
Takuya Iwanami 1
Tomoaki Makino 1

Head to Head

2025-04-02 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-07-16 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Urawa Red Diamonds 2022-04-06 Urawa Red Diamonds 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2021-11-27 Urawa Red Diamonds 0–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2021-04-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Urawa Red Diamonds

Urawa Red Diamonds Form

2025-04-02 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2025-03-28 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Urawa Red Diamonds D 2025-03-16 Kashima Antlers 1–1 Urawa Red Diamonds D 2025-03-08 Urawa Red Diamonds 1–0 Fagiano Okayama FC W 2025-03-02 Urawa Red Diamonds 0–2 Kashiwa Reysol L 2025-02-26 Shonan Bellmare 2–1 Urawa Red Diamonds L

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2025-04-02 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2025-03-29 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–0 Shonan Bellmare W 2025-03-16 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Kyoto Sanga FC L 2025-03-08 Gamba Osaka 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2025-03-02 Fagiano Okayama FC 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2025-02-26 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.97 Urawa Red Diamonds xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Urawa Red Diamonds52% Draw23% Shimizu S-Pulse25%
Actual: Urawa Red Diamonds win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.4
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 44%
56%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

Urawa Red Diamonds or Draw
75%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
48%
Urawa Red Diamonds or Shimizu S-Pulse
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Urawa Red Diamonds37% Draw41% Shimizu S-Pulse22%
Actual: Urawa Red Diamonds win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 1
4.1%
0 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Urawa Red Diamonds

Handicap Urawa Red Diamonds covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 15% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 20% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 15% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 8% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Urawa Red Diamonds keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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