Our V-Varen Nagasaki vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction: 1-1
V-Varen Nagasaki vs Shimizu S-Pulse in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 04:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 5, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This V-Varen Nagasaki 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
V-Varen Nagasaki's Last Match – Fagiano Okayama vs V-Varen Nagasaki
V-Varen Nagasaki will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 Japan J-League success over Fagiano Okayama on March 21. In that match, V-Varen Nagasaki recorded 53% possession, firing 5 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fagiano Okayama | 47% | 9 (2) | 0.72 | 60 |
V-Varen Nagasaki | 53% | 5 (3) | 1.05 | 38 |
Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Shimizu S-Pulse will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 Japan J-League defeat at the hands of Vissel Kobe on April 1. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse recorded 53% possession, attempting 3 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vissel Kobe | 47% | 5 (3) | 1.6 | 35 |
Shimizu S-Pulse | 53% | 3 (2) | 0.16 | 52 |
V-Varen Nagasaki vs Shimizu S-Pulse Stats
Key Stats
| V-Varen Nagasaki | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.73 | Attacking Strength | 0.76 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 1.02 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
V-Varen Nagasaki are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Shimizu S-Pulse average 1.0 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
V-Varen Nagasaki 13-13
Shimizu S-Pulse 10-11
What are the odds for this match?
V-Varen Nagasaki to win: @2.7
Draw: @3.5
Shimizu S-Pulse to win: @2.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85



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