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 05:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 2, 2026. 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 – Kyoto Sanga FC vs Fagiano Okayama
Determined to maintain their recent success, Kyoto Sanga FC must win following their 5-1 Japan J-League victory against Fagiano Okayama on April 11. In that match, Kyoto Sanga FC had 58% possession and 13 attempts at goal, with 9 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kyoto Sanga FC | 58% | 13 (9) | 2.39 | 46 |
 Fagiano Okayama | 42% | 10 (2) | 1.33 | 46 |
Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Shimizu S-Pulse must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Japan J-League draw against Sanfrecce Hiroshima on April 11. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse recorded 42% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 58% | 12 (5) | 3.23 | 73 |
 Shimizu S-Pulse | 42% | 7 (3) | 0.8 | 27 |
Kyoto Sanga FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse Stats
Key Stats
| Kyoto Sanga FC | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Attacking Strength | 0.92 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 1.1 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kyoto Sanga FC are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Shimizu S-Pulse average 1.3 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.