Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Feb 2026
J1 League Betting Preview: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga
Shimizu S-Pulse welcome Kyoto Sanga to IAI Stadium Nihondaira, with kick-off set for 00:00 on Saturday 14 February.
Kyoto Sanga look like an appealing wager at +117 and we expect them to defeat Shimizu S-Pulse. We’ll place this Full-Time Result bet feeling confident and there’s plenty of value in the available odds.
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Shimizu S-Pulse lost away from home in their last game. Nagoya Grampus won 1-0 at Toyota Stadium. Takayuki Yoshida's side recorded four shots on target and had 48% possession.
Kyoto Sanga lost their previous game on penalties (1-1 after 90 mins), being beaten at home to Vissel Kobe at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA. The Purple enjoyed 50% possession and had seven shots on goal, with Marco Tulio finding the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
S-Pulse won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 1-0 away victory was recorded against Sanga at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA. The past 4 H2H games have involved two S-Pulse victories, a single draw and one Sanga win.
| J1 League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Kyoto Sanga |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 9 |  Shimizu S-Pulse |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0:1 | 0 |
S-Pulse have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts. S-Pa have averaged 51.6% possession and 4.3 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.6 goals from 6.1 shots on goal, 12.9 attempts and 5.5 corners.
Toshiki Takahashi leads the way with 3 goals, Kazuki Kozuka has 2, with Takashi Inui and two others on 1. Reon Yamahara is the top assists maker with 2.
Sanga have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, with an average of 9.0 attempts, 4.8 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. Kwi-Jea Cho's team average 47.0% possession, 6.2 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 3.6 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts.
Marco Tulio is top scorer on 3, with Rafael Elias and Hidehiro Sugai next on 2. Marco Tulio and Fuki Yamada have clocked up 2 assists each in the last 10 games.
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga Prediction & Betting Tips
Dive into our full Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, valuable corners advice and a bet builder designed for value.
Match Prediction
We’re bullish when it comes to our pick of Kyoto Sanga landing a win, with odds of +117 looking really appealing. We think the favourites have the potential to secure a victory in this J1 League match.
The football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant J1 League stats to get the full picture.
Key Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga league stats:
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 46.1% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 50-55%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
If you consider Sanga to be too short on the Full-Time Result market but feel bullish about their prospects, why not select the Asian Handicap where you can get a bigger price.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re betting on Sanga to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +600 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.
Corners Prediction
All of the past three Shimizu S-Pulse matches has seen the 10.5 Total Corners line not covered, with three consecutive Kyoto Sanga games having the same outcome. On this evidence, we can take a price of -137 that this Total Corners wager falls short of the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder selections include Kyoto Sanga to win, BTTS No accompanied by Under 10.5 corners.
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga 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.
The bookmakers have Kyoto Sanga at +117 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 46% chance of winning this J1 League clash based on the betting odds. Shimizu S-Pulse are seen as the most unlikely winner at +190.
There are different betting angles when backing Sanga including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at -116 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with S-Pulse.
The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -152.
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S-Pulse have finished with four draws, four defeats and two win in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
Kyoto Sanga have not tasted an away defeat in eight straight matches. The Purple have collected five wins, four draws and one defeat in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
When the teams previously met at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Sanga defeated S-Pulse 2-1.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimizu S-Pulse Home Stats |
2-4-4 | 2.10 | 0.80 | 1.30 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | |
| Kyoto Sanga Away Stats |
5-4-1 | 2.90 | 1.90 | 1.00 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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 League Stats
Kyoto Sanga FC League Stats
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 6.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga Lineups & Team News
Be smart with your bets — check the S-Pulse vs Sanga team news beforehand. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the J1 League, along with current injury news.
Previous Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Previous Kyoto Sanga Lineups
Shimizu S-Pulse Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Takayuki Yoshida
Kyoto Sanga Player Stats & Squad
J1 League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanfrecce H. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 2 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Avispa Fukuoka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 2 |
| 4 | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 2 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 2 |
| 6 | F. Okayama | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 7 | Kyoto Sanga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 8 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 9 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 10 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Avispa Fukuoka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 3 | Kyoto Sanga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 4 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 5 | Sanfrecce H. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 6 | Vissel Kobe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 7 | Gamba Osaka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 8 | F. Okayama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
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