Our Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga FC Prediction: 1-2
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga FC in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 05:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 14, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-2 away win, but with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is also worth considering.
This Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga FC 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 – Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Shimizu S-Pulse will look to get back on track following a 0-1 Japan J-League loss against Nagoya Grampus on February 8. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse recorded 51% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nagoya Grampus | 49% | 10 (5) | 0.94 | 40 |
Shimizu S-Pulse | 51% | 5 (4) | 0.56 | 57 |
Kyoto Sanga FC's Last Match – Kyoto Sanga FC vs Vissel Kobe
Determined to get back to winning ways, Kyoto Sanga FC must win after their 1-1 Japan J-League draw against Vissel Kobe on February 6. In that match, Kyoto Sanga FC had 52% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kyoto Sanga FC | 52% | 11 (7) | 1.31 | 57 |
Vissel Kobe | 48% | 5 (3) | 1.43 | 43 |
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga FC Stats
Key Stats
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Kyoto Sanga FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.59 | Attacking Strength | 1.68 |
| 1.15 | Defence Strength | 0.74 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Kyoto Sanga FC average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Shimizu S-Pulse 9-16
Kyoto Sanga FC 10-10
What are the odds for this match?
Shimizu S-Pulse to win: @3.2
Draw: @3.5
Kyoto Sanga FC to win: @2.15
Over 2.5 Goals: @2



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