Our Shimizu S-Pulse vs Albirex Niigata Prediction: 1-1
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Albirex Niigata in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 05:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 22, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Shimizu S-Pulse vs Albirex Niigata prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Tokyo Verdy vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Shimizu S-Pulse will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 Japan J-League triumph against Tokyo Verdy on February 16. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse controlled 45% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tokyo Verdy | 55% | 3 (2) | 0.44 | 50 |
Shimizu S-Pulse | 45% | 6 (2) | 1.24 | 31 |
Albirex Niigata's Last Match – Yokohama F-Marinos vs Albirex Niigata
Albirex Niigata should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Japan J-League draw against Yokohama F-Marinos on February 15. In that match, Albirex Niigata recorded 45% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yokohama F-Marinos | 55% | 4 (3) | 1.13 | 39 |
Albirex Niigata | 45% | 10 (5) | 1.94 | 29 |
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Albirex Niigata Stats
Key Stats
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Albirex Niigata | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | Attacking Strength | 0.55 |
| 1.42 | Defence Strength | 0.89 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Albirex Niigata average 1.1 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Shimizu S-Pulse 17-9
Albirex Niigata 11-13
What are the odds for this match?
Shimizu S-Pulse to win: @2.3
Draw: @3.1
Albirex Niigata to win: @3.2
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025