Our Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy Prediction: 1-0
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 05:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 25, 2025. We predict a narrow 1-0 victory for Shimizu S-Pulse, as their solid defense should be enough to keep Tokyo Verdy at bay.
This Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy 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 – Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Shimizu S-Pulse will hope to recover from their recent 3-5 Japan J-League setback against Kawasaki Frontale on October 18. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse controlled 59% of possession and managed 12 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kawasaki Frontale | 41% | 13 (8) | 1.72 | 47 |
Shimizu S-Pulse | 59% | 12 (5) | 3.73 | 49 |
Tokyo Verdy's Last Match – Tokyo Verdy vs Albirex Niigata
Tokyo Verdy will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Japan J-League victory over Albirex Niigata, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Tokyo Verdy had 44% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tokyo Verdy | 44% | 6 (4) | 0.55 | 33 |
Albirex Niigata | 56% | 10 (2) | 1.45 | 69 |
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy Stats
Key Stats
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Tokyo Verdy | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.77 | Attacking Strength | 0.27 |
| 1.27 | Defence Strength | 0.93 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Tokyo Verdy average 0.7 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.



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