Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Mar 2025

Bet Against Goals

The best strategy could be to back Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market at a price of -138. This looks like a standout wager, with Shimizu S-Pulse and Kyoto Sanga set to contest a low-scoring contest.

S-Pulse Overcame Sanga in Last H2H

Shimizu S-Pulse suffered a defeat in their last game. A 1-0 scoreline occurred on the road at Panasonic Stadium Suita against Gamba Osaka. S-Pa had most of the ball enjoying 54% possession and two shots on target.

Kyoto Sanga lost when they were last in action. In a home game at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA, they were beaten 1-0 by Avispa Fukuoka. Kwi-Jea Cho's team had five shots on goal and boasted 58% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, with S-Pulse claiming the home win. Beating Sanga by a 1-0 scoreline.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Kyoto Sanga	28	16	6	6	52	30	22	52:30	54
13	Shimizu S-Pulse	28	8	9	11	31	36	-5	31:36	33

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S-Pulse have 2 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 2.6 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts. Tadahiro Akiba's side have averaged 52.4% possession and 5.4 corners per match, conceding 0.6 goals and 5.8 corners from 3.8 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts.

The four top scorers are Jelani Sumiyoshi, Capixaba, Kai Matsuzaki and Koya Kitagawa, with these players all scoring 1 goals. Sen Takagi has recorded the most assists with 2.

Sanga have 2 victories, 3 defeats and 5 draws, with an average of 0.5 goals from 12.0 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal. The Purple average 49.1% possession, 4.5 corners in their favour and 6.0 corners against, while conceding 0.7 goals from 13.2 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.

Rafael Elias has scored 2, followed by Masaya Okugawa, Marco Tulio and Taiki Hirato with 1 goals apiece. Look no further than Rafael Elias for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Yuya Oki (GK), Kengo Kitazume, Jelani Sumiyoshi, Yuji Takahashi, Sen Takagi, Kota Miyamoto, Matheus Bueno, Kai Matsuzaki, Takashi Inui, Motoki Nishihara, Koya Kitagawa.

Kyoto Sanga confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Gakuji Ota (GK), Hidehiro Sugai, Patrick, Yoshinori Suzuki, Kyo Sato, Takuji Yonemoto, Shimpei Fukuoka, Taiki Hirato, Taichi Hara, Rafael Elias, Temma Matsuda.

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga Prediction & Betting Tips

The two teams might not deliver too many goals and that leads us to bet Under 2.5. This J1 League selection could be the way forward and that’s especially considering you can get odds of -138.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 Shimizu S-Pulse games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Shimizu S-Pulse games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 10 Sanga games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 Sanga games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 11 Sanga games.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 57.9% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

In the quest to secure bigger odds, then a particular route could be selecting Under 2.5 Goals in a Total Goals & Both Teams to Score wager. A bigger potential return can be landed by including BTTS No.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

S-Pulse 1 - 0 Sanga

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves S-Pulse to win 1-0. The odds of +575 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -150

There has been 12.00 corners on average in the past 5 Kyoto Sanga away games, while the 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in 2 of the last 2 Shimizu S-Pulse home matches. We’re expecting history to be repeated and that would mean the Total Corners line is covered at -150.

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

11.20 5.40 5.80

Home

12.00 6.00 6.00

Away

10.67 5.00 5.67

Sanga

Total

10.50 4.50 6.00

Home

10.60 4.90 5.70

Away

11.70 6.00 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

-102

S-Pulse Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Sanga Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-139

X

+575

2

+133

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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga Odds

Shimizu S-Pulse are the shortest price to win this J1 League game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 46% probability due to their +116 betting odds. Kyoto Sanga are regarded as the least likely winner at +235.

The game is predicted to be a low-scoring one and that is borne out by Under 2.5 Goals trading at short odds.

Should you want to back Shimizu S-Pulse to win this J1 League match, then there is -179 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Kyoto Sanga chalked at +138.

Full-Time Result

1

+116

X

+220

2

+235

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+107

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-303

X2

-152

Draw No Bet

1

-179

2

+138

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-118

2 Hcp +0.25

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-141

Over 2.5

+108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-122

No

-116

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for S-Pulse vs Sanga team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

We’ve got details of the J1 League squads so that you know every player on the roster.

Shimizu S-Pulse Team Page Kyoto Sanga Team Page