Our Albirex Niigata vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction: 1-1
Albirex Niigata vs Shimizu S-Pulse in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 13, 2025. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
Our prediction is supported by key Albirex Niigata vs Shimizu S-Pulse stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Albirex Niigata's Last Match – Urawa Red Diamonds vs Albirex Niigata
Albirex Niigata will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 Japan J-League defeat against Urawa Red Diamonds on August 31. In that match, Albirex Niigata controlled 51% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Urawa Red Diamonds | 49% | 8 (5) | 0.94 | 48 |
 Albirex Niigata | 51% | 9 (3) | 1.81 | 66 |
Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers
Determined to get back to winning ways, Shimizu S-Pulse must win after their 1-1 Japan J-League draw against Kashima Antlers on August 31. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse had 34% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shimizu S-Pulse | 34% | 9 (5) | 1.68 | 29 |
 Kashima Antlers | 66% | 15 (5) | 0.98 | 68 |
Albirex Niigata vs Shimizu S-Pulse Stats
Key Stats
| Albirex Niigata | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.68 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 1.45 | Defence Strength | 1.05 |
| 0.1 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 0.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Albirex Niigata are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 2.3 conceded per match, while Shimizu S-Pulse average 0.5 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Albirex Niigata 8-23
Shimizu S-Pulse 5-13
What are the odds for this match?
Albirex Niigata to win: @2.875
Draw: @3.3
Shimizu S-Pulse to win: @2.4
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95
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