Shimizu S-Pulse vs FC Tokyo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Sep 2026

Shimizu S-Pulse vs FC Tokyo Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -137

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We’re not expecting the net to bulge too many times, with Under 2.5 Goals anticipated when Shimizu S-Pulse and Tokyo clash. The Total Goals market selection gives us generous betting odds of -137.

This Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Shimizu S-Pulse vs FC Tokyo Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse go head-to-head with FC Tokyo at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Wednesday 2 September.

Shimizu S-Pulse have been defeated in three straight games, most recently suffering a 1-0 home loss to Kashiwa Reysol at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. S-Pa recorded just 38% possession and didn’t have any shots on target.

FC Tokyo have won back-to-back the J1 League games. A 3-0 triumph recently occurred away at Transcosmos Stadium Nagasaki when playing V-Varen Nagasaki. Rikizo Matsuhashi's side were 50% in the possession stakes and managed six shots on goal, while Motoki Nagakura, Shion Homma and Marcelo Ryan found the net.

H2H: 1-1 Draw in Pair’s Last Meeting

S-Pulse are unbeaten in the past three matches against Tokyo, with the last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. The 10 past H2H meetings have involved six Tokyo victories, one draw and three S-Pulse wins.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	FC Tokyo	10	7	2	1	21	8	13	21:8	23
10	Shimizu S-Pulse	10	4	2	4	10	11	-1	10:11	14

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3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. S-Pulse have had 46.0% possession and 5.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.9 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.3 corners.

Koya Kitagawa, Kazuki Kozuka, Masaki Yumiba, Se-Hun Oh and Matheus Bueno are joint-top scorers with 1 goals on the board. Tomoya Fujii, Masaki Yumiba and Yutaka Yoshida have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Tokyo have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 5.2 shots on goal, 15.0 attempts and 2.3 goals. The Gas Men average 52.4% possession, 5.2 corners taken and 3.6 corners against them, while 2.6 goals have been conceded from 9.6 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Motoki Nagakura is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Marcelo Ryan on 3, with Shion Homma and two others bagging 1. Kein Sato has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse confirmed lineup (4-1-2-3): Togo Umeda (GK), Hidehiro Sugai, Yuji Takahashi, Jelani Sumiyoshi, Yutaka Yoshida, Masaki Yumiba, Yudai Shimamoto, Ryo Germain, Kai Matsuzaki, Kosuke Kinoshita, Yuto Tsuji.

FC Tokyo confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Seung-Gyu Kim (GK), Hirokazu Ishihara, Alexander Scholz, Masato Morishige, Kento Hashimoto, Soma Anzai, Kyota Tokiwa, Takahiro Ko, Shion Homma, Motoki Nagakura, Marcelo Ryan.

Main Match Prediction

Our research tells us that odds of -137 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like a solid wager for this J1 League clash. This bet has a strong chance of landing a return according to the numbers.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Shimizu S-Pulse games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Shimizu S-Pulse games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Shimizu S-Pulse games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 10 of the last 19 Tokyo games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest J1 League stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 57.8% chance of delivering a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

S-Pulse 1 - 1 Tokyo

There are odds of +460 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Corners Prediction

Tokyo Under 4.5 Corners -105

Tokyo have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in three straight away matches, while the previous 5 Shimizu S-Pulse home games have seen them concede an average of 2.80 corners. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of -105 that Tokyo come up short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

S-Pulse

Total

9.70 5.40 4.30

Home

8.80 4.80 4.00

Away

9.70 4.90 4.80

Tokyo

Total

8.80 5.20 3.60

Home

7.90 5.00 2.90

Away

9.20 4.40 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-135

Under 9.5

-111

S-Pulse Corners

Over 4.5

+107

Under 4.5

-154

Tokyo Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-147

Most Corners

1

+140

X

+575

2

-159

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Shimizu S-Pulse vs FC Tokyo Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the bookmakers affording them a 56% chance of winning, Tokyo might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are -127 when it comes to this J1 League encounter. For those wanting to back Shimizu S-Pulse, you will find +300 about this outsider.

If you’re feeling confident of a win for Tokyo, the Asian Handicap -0.5 option is priced at -133. You might instead think that S-Pulse +0.5 at -108 is more appealing and the draw is included here.

The Over 2.5 / Under 2.5 Goals betting market suggests that there’s not much between the two options. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -132.

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Full-Time Result

1

+300

X

+255

2

-127

Half-Time Result

1

+330

X

+120

2

+135

Double Chance

1X

-114

12

-417

X2

-526

Draw No Bet

1

+190

2

-294

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-108

2 Hcp -0.5

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-120

Over 2.5

-118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-109

Stats: Last 10 J1 League matches only.
Shimizu S-Pulse are winless over their previous eight games at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. S-Pa have five losses, four draws and one victory in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Tokyo haven’t been beaten in three straight games away from home. Rikizo Matsuhashi's side have recorded five victories, four draws and one defeat in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

The past meeting at IAI Stadium Nihondaira saw S-Pulse draw 1-1 with Tokyo. In the previous 3 H2H meetings at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, we have seen one S-Pulse victory, one Tokyo win and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Shimizu S-Pulse Home Stats		1-4-5	2.20	0.90	1.30	3	7	7	3
FC Tokyo Away Stats		5-4-1	2.60	1.80	0.80	7	3	5	5

• 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

Shimizu S-Pulse vs FC Tokyo Lineups & Team News

Check the S-Pulse vs Tokyo team news before you place your bets. Expect the predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups along with timely injury updates.

Shimizu S-Pulse Team Page FC Tokyo Team Page

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