Our Kyoto Sanga FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction: 2-1
Kyoto Sanga FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 20, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Kyoto Sanga FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse 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
Kyoto Sanga FC's Last Match – Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kyoto Sanga FC
Kyoto Sanga FC will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 Japan J-League share of the spoils with Sanfrecce Hiroshima on September 12. In that match, Kyoto Sanga FC saw 39% of the ball and created 4 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 61% | 11 (4) | 3.05 | 100 |
 Kyoto Sanga FC | 39% | 4 (2) | 0.55 | 28 |
Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Albirex Niigata vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Determined to maintain their recent success, Shimizu S-Pulse must win following their 1-0 Japan J-League victory against Albirex Niigata on September 13. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse recorded 44% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Albirex Niigata | 56% | 9 (4) | 1.29 | 64 |
 Shimizu S-Pulse | 44% | 5 (3) | 1.65 | 26 |
Kyoto Sanga FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse Stats
Key Stats
| Kyoto Sanga FC | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.69 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 0.73 | Defence Strength | 0.92 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 0.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kyoto Sanga FC are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Shimizu S-Pulse average 0.6 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Kyoto Sanga FC 23-10
Shimizu S-Pulse 6-11
What are the odds for this match?
Kyoto Sanga FC to win: @1.909
Draw: @3.7
Shimizu S-Pulse to win: @3.7
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825
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