Albirex Niigata vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Sep 2025

J1 League Betting Preview: Albirex Niigata vs Shimizu S-Pulse

Albirex Niigata host Shimizu S-Pulse in this Japanese J1 league meeting at Denka Big Swan Stadium, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Saturday 13 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Albirex Niigata +0.25 at -147 against Shimizu S-Pulse. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.

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Albirex Niigata have been defeated in back-to-back J1 League games. On the road at Saitama Stadium, Urawa Red Diamonds recently beat them 1-0. The Swans had 44% of possession and two shots on target.

Shimizu S-Pulse hosted Kashima Antlers in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Tadahiro Akiba's side had just 35% of the ball and recorded six shots on goal, with Toshiki Takahashi on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 2-0 home win for S-Pulse at IAI Stadium Nihondaira when they last played Albi.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Shimizu S-Pulse	38	11	11	16	41	51	-10	41:51	44
20	Albirex Niigata	38	4	12	22	36	67	-31	36:67	24

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1 win, 8 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts. Albi have had 55.5% possession and 5.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.1 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.1 corners.

Danilo is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Matheus Moraes, Eiji Shirai, Yuto Horigome and Jin Okumura each have 1. Matheus Moraes, Keisuke Kasai and Ryuga Tashiro have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

S-Pulse have won 1, lost 4 and drawn 5, averaging 9.0 attempts, 3.5 shots on goal and 0.7 goals. S-Pa average 46.3% possession, 4.5 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 5.0 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts.

Toshiki Takahashi has scored 1 goals which makes him top scorer alongside five other players. Hikaru Nakahara has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Albirex Niigata confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Ryuga Tashiro (GK), Soya Fujiwara, Michael James Fitzgerald, Kakeru Funaki, Yuto Horigome, Matheus Moraes, Taiki Arai, Eiji Shirai, Motoki Ohara, Abdelrahman Boudah, Motoki Hasegawa.

Shimizu S-Pulse confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Togo Umeda (GK), Jelani Sumiyoshi, Min-Tae Kim, Sodai Hasukawa, Yutaka Yoshida, Masaki Yumiba, Matheus Bueno, Reon Yamahara, Hikaru Nakahara, Toshiki Takahashi, Takashi Inui.

Albirex Niigata vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction & Betting Tips

Your complete Albirex Niigata vs Shimizu S-Pulse betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, best scoreline call, corners betting pick and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

Albirex Niigata look a good bet in this J1 League clash and we can back them at -147 with a +0.25 goal start. The latest stats suggest that the home team can avoid defeat and potentially triumph.

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Key Albirex Niigata vs Shimizu S-Pulse league stats:

• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shimizu S-Pulse in 7 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shimizu S-Pulse in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shimizu S-Pulse in 11 of their last 14 games on the road.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 59.5% prospect of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Albirex 1 - 0 S-Pulse

We’re taking a chance on Albirex to achieve a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +510 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -143

It has now been four straight Albirex Niigata matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Total Corners and you can secure -143 that the teams go over the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Albirex

Total

10.50 5.40 5.10

Home

9.40 4.50 4.90

Away

9.20 4.40 4.80

S-Pulse

Total

9.40 4.50 4.90

Home

8.70 4.30 4.40

Away

9.10 4.70 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

-104

Albirex Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

S-Pulse Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

+110

X

+600

2

-108

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Albirex Niigata vs Shimizu S-Pulse Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

If you’re looking to wager Albirex Niigata to secure victory in the J1 League, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +170. Shimizu S-Pulse are on offer at betting odds of +143 and the draw is +235.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with S-Pulse available at -133 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Albi at -106.

If you want to back how many goals will be scored, you can get similar odds on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -143 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+170

X

+235

2

+143

Half-Time Result

1

+230

X

+123

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-208

12

-370

X2

-263

Draw No Bet

1

-106

2

-133

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-147

2 Hcp -0.25

+107

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-119

Over 2.5

-114

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

-100

Albirex Niigata are winless in the last four games at Denka Big Swan Stadium. The Swans have collected five losses, three draws and two victories in the past 10 home matches, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Shimizu S-Pulse haven’t tasted victory in the previous seven away matches. Tadahiro Akiba's side have finished with five defeats, three draws and two wins in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Albirex Niigata Home Stats		2-3-5	2.50	0.90	1.60	5	5	6	4
Shimizu S-Pulse Away Stats		2-3-5	2.20	0.80	1.40	3	7	3	7

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Albirex Niigata vs Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups & Team News

Always review the Albirex vs S-Pulse team news before locking in your bets. Expect the predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups along with timely injury updates.

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