Our Tokyo Verdy vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction: 2-2
Tokyo Verdy vs Shimizu S-Pulse in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 05:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 16, 2025. A 2-2 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This forecast is grounded in a thorough analysis of recent form, team statistics and historical matchups — all explored in detail below to support your betting decisions.
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Recent Form Insights
Tokyo Verdy's Last Match – Kyoto Sanga FC vs Tokyo Verdy
Determined to get back to winning ways, Tokyo Verdy must win after their 0-0 Japan J-League draw against Kyoto Sanga FC on December 8. In that match, Tokyo Verdy controlled 48% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kyoto Sanga FC | 52% | 6 (4) | 0.51 | 62 |
Tokyo Verdy | 48% | 7 (6) | 0.84 | 50 |
Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Shimizu S-Pulse vs Roasso Kumamoto
Shimizu S-Pulse will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Japan J2-League victory over Roasso Kumamoto, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse recorded 37% possession and 1 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shimizu S-Pulse | 37% | 0 (1) | - | 48 |
Roasso Kumamoto | 63% | 0 (6) | - | 117 |
Tokyo Verdy vs Shimizu S-Pulse Stats
Key Stats
| Tokyo Verdy | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88 | Attacking Strength | 1.24 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 1.22 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Tokyo Verdy are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Shimizu S-Pulse average 1.7 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Tokyo Verdy 17-12
Shimizu S-Pulse 17-10
What are the odds for this match?
Tokyo Verdy to win: @2.25
Draw: @3.1
Shimizu S-Pulse to win: @3.5