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 04:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 16, 2025. 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 – Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse
After suffering a 0-1 Japan J-League loss to Gamba Osaka, Shimizu S-Pulse must win to get back on track. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse controlled 54% of possession and managed 5 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gamba Osaka | 46% | 9 (5) | 1.27 | 50 |
Shimizu S-Pulse | 54% | 5 (2) | 0.42 | 43 |
Kyoto Sanga FC's Last Match – Kyoto Sanga FC vs Avispa Fukuoka
Kyoto Sanga FC will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 Japan J-League defeat against Avispa Fukuoka on March 9. In that match, Kyoto Sanga FC had 58% possession and 1 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kyoto Sanga FC | 58% | 1 (5) | 0.39 | 39 |
Avispa Fukuoka | 42% | 5 (5) | 1.2 | 48 |
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga FC Stats
Key Stats
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Kyoto Sanga FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.99 | Attacking Strength | 1.01 |
| 1.26 | Defence Strength | 0.92 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 0/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 0.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Kyoto Sanga FC average 0.5 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Shimizu S-Pulse 11-7
Kyoto Sanga FC 5-7
What are the odds for this match?
Shimizu S-Pulse to win: @2.25
Draw: @3.2
Kyoto Sanga FC to win: @3.4