Shimizu S-Pulse
Football Japan - J1 League IAI Stadium Nihondaira Sat 25 Oct 01:00
Tokyo Verdy
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  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

J1 League Betting Preview: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy

Shimizu S-Pulse host Tokyo Verdy in this Japanese J1 league fixture at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, with kick-off set for 01:00 on Saturday 25 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

The BTTS No Odds Catch the Eye

The Both Teams to Score market offers us an attractive betting angle when Shimizu S-Pulse clash with Tokyo Verdy. We think at least one team will blank and that leads us to a BTTS No wager at -156.

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S-Pulse 1-0 Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

Shimizu S-Pulse were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu, Kawasaki Frontale claimed a 5-3 win. S-Pa had most of the ball enjoying 57% possession and five shots on target, with Kazuki Kozuka, Toshiki Takahashi and Koya Kitagawa scoring one goal each.

Tokyo Verdy claimed a home victory in their previous league game. A 1-0 triumph against Albirex Niigata at Ajinomoto Stadium made it back-to-back J1 League wins. Hiroshi Jofuku's side recorded 46% possession and totalled four shots on goal, with Hiroto Taniguchi finding the net in the 36th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

S-Pulse had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Japan National Stadium, they recorded a 1-0 away win over Verdy.

J1 League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
14 Shimizu S-Pulse logo Shimizu S-Pulse 38 11 11 16 41 51 -10 41:51 44
17 Tokyo Verdy logo Tokyo Verdy 38 11 10 17 23 41 -18 23:41 43
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Shimizu S-Pulse – Last 10 League Games

S-Pulse have 2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 8.0 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal. Tadahiro Akiba's team have averaged 43.8% possession and 4.2 corners per game, conceding 1.2 goals and 5.1 corners from 13.6 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal.

Top scorer Toshiki Takahashi has found the net 4 times, with Kazuki Kozuka and Koya Kitagawa getting 2 apiece. Reon Yamahara has made the most assists with 3.

Tokyo Verdy – Last 10 League Games

Verdy have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, averaging 3.1 shots on goal, 7.2 attempts and 0.7 goals. The Inagi outfit average 48.7% possession, 4.6 corners awarded and 5.6 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 8.7 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

Hiroto Taniguchi is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, Itsuki Someno has 2, with Hayato Hirao and Yuya Fukuda both on 1. Itsuki Someno and Koki Morita have had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Togo Umeda (GK), Reon Yamahara, Jelani Sumiyoshi, Sodai Hasukawa, Yutaka Yoshida, Kai Matsuzaki, Zento Uno, Matheus Bueno, Capixaba, Toshiki Takahashi, Koya Kitagawa.

Tokyo Verdy confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Matheus Vidotto (GK), Kazuya Miyahara, Naoki Hayashi, Hiroto Taniguchi, Yosuke Uchida, Kosuke Saito, Koki Morita, Daiki Fukazawa, Yuya Fukuda, Yuta Arai, Itsuki Someno.

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline, key corners betting angle and a custom-built bet builder.

Match Prediction

The best betting angle could be BTTS No when it comes to this J1 League encounter. We think at least one side will fail to find the net, with odds of -156 available for this selection.

Our football betting picks come from having access to off-the-press team news along with going through the J1 League form guide. It’s also important to identify the key stats.

Key Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy league stats:

  • 11 of the last 20 Shimizu S-Pulse matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • The last 4 Verdy matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • The last 5 Verdy away matches have resulted in BTTS No
  • 9 of the last 10 Verdy matches have resulted in BTTS No
BTTS No Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 61% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

S-Pulse S-Pulse logo 0 - 1 Verdy logo Verdy

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Verdy to win 1-0. The odds of +420 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -111 BetMGM logo

The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in three consecutive Shimizu S-Pulse matches, with the last ten Tokyo Verdy away games averaging 7.90 corners. We think that the teams will come up short and this Total Corners wager can be backed at -111.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
S-Pulse Logo S-Pulse
Total
9.30 4.20 5.10
Home
9.20 4.80 4.40
Away
8.90 4.00 4.90
Verdy Logo Verdy
Total
10.20 4.60 5.60
Home
10.20 5.70 4.50
Away
7.90 2.80 5.10
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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score No -156
Asian Handicap Verdy +0.25 -130
Total Corners Under 9.5 -111

Our bet builder is packed with these picks: No on the Both Teams to Score market, Tokyo Verdy with the +0.25 Asian Handicap along with Under 9.5 corners.

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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy 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.

Tight Clash on the Cards According to the Bookies

The latest Full-Time Result betting odds are available for this J1 League encounter and you can get +140 that Shimizu S-Pulse win and +195 that Tokyo Verdy triumph. Those wanting to back the draw can get +200.

S-Pulse -0.25 on the Asian Handicap can be backed at +102. It means your stake is split between 0 and -0.5, with a full payout if they beat Verdy. Half your stake is refunded if we see a draw.

Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. If you anticipate that one team or more will achieve a shutout, then Both Teams to Score No is -175.

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S-Pulse Racking Up the Home Draws

Shimizu S-Pulse haven’t tasted defeat in three consecutive matches at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. S-Pa have recorded five draws, three wins and two losses in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Verdy have six defeats, three draws and one win in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.30 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Shimizu S-Pulse logo Shimizu S-Pulse Home Stats 3-5-2 2.50 1.30 1.20 4 6 6 4
Tokyo Verdy logo Tokyo Verdy Away Stats 1-3-6 1.50 0.30 1.20 3 7 2 8
  • 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
Head to Head
Team Stats
Shimizu S-Pulse logo Shimizu S-Pulse League Stats
Tokyo Verdy logo Tokyo Verdy League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on S-Pulse vs Verdy, check the team news first. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups along with the latest injury developments.

Shimizu S-Pulse Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Tokyo Verdy Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Shimizu S-Pulse Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

16 Togo Umeda
14 Reon Yamahara 66 Jelani Sumiyoshi 4 Sodai Hasukawa 28 Yutaka Yoshida
19 Kai Matsuzaki 36 Zento Uno 98 Matheus Bueno 7 Capixaba
38 Toshiki Takahashi 23 Koya Kitagawa
1 Matheus Vidotto
6 Kazuya Miyahara 4 Naoki Hayashi 3 Hiroto Taniguchi 26 Yosuke Uchida
8 Kosuke Saito 7 Koki Morita 2 Daiki Fukazawa 14 Yuya Fukuda
40 Yuta Arai 9 Itsuki Someno

Tokyo Verdy Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Shimizu S-Pulse Substitutes

  • 1Yuya Oki
  • 5Kengo Kitazume
  • 8Kazuki Kozuka
  • 21Shinya Yajima
  • 24Min-Tae Kim
  • 33Takashi Inui
  • 47Yudai Shimamoto
  • 50Alfredo Stephens
  • 70Sen Takagi

Tokyo Verdy Substitutes

  • 15Kaito Suzuki
  • 16Rei Hirakawa
  • 19Yuan Matsuhashi
  • 21Yuya Nagasawa
  • 25Issei Kumatoriya
  • 27Ryosuke Shirai
  • 38Shoji Toyama
  • 45Shimon Teranuma
  • 55Taiju Yoshida

Previous Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

18 Oct J1 League
K. Frontale 5-3 Shimizu S-Pulse
04 Oct J1 League
Shimizu S-Pulse 1-1 FC Tokyo
27 Sep J1 League
Vissel Kobe 2-1 Shimizu S-Pulse
23 Sep J1 League
Shimizu S-Pulse 0-0 Urawa Reds
20 Sep J1 League
Kyoto Sanga 0-1 Shimizu S-Pulse
13 Sep J1 League
Albirex Niigata 0-1 Shimizu S-Pulse

Previous Tokyo Verdy Lineups

18 Oct J1 League
Tokyo Verdy 1-0 Albirex Niigata
03 Oct J1 League
Shonan Bellmare 0-1 Tokyo Verdy
27 Sep J1 League
Tokyo Verdy 0-0 Urawa Reds
23 Sep J1 League
Vissel Kobe 4-0 Tokyo Verdy
20 Sep J1 League
Tokyo Verdy 4-2 F. Okayama
15 Sep J1 League
FC Tokyo 1-0 Tokyo Verdy
Team Squads

Shimizu S-Pulse Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Tadahiro Akiba

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Matheus Bueno 98 M 33 2954 33 0 1 2 6 0
Takashi Inui 33 M 34 2434 27 7 2 2 1 0
Jelani Sumiyoshi 66 D 29 2396 26 3 1 0 3 0
Sodai Hasukawa 4 D 28 2272 25 4 0 0 2 0
Yuya Oki 1 G 23 2070 23 11 0 0 2 0

Tokyo Verdy Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Hiroshi Jofuku

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Matheus Vidotto 1 G 34 3060 34 0 0 0 1 0
Hiroto Taniguchi 3 D 32 2807 32 0 3 1 4 1
Yuta Arai 40 M 34 2547 32 2 2 1 3 0
Kosuke Saito 8 F 34 2485 30 4 1 3 3 0
Kazuya Miyahara 6 M 28 2352 27 3 0 0 0 0
Japan FlagJ1 League Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Kashima Antlers 38 23 7 8 58:31 76
2 Kashiwa Reysol 38 21 12 5 60:34 75
3 Kyoto Sanga 38 19 11 8 62:40 68
4 Sanfrecce H. 38 20 8 10 46:28 68
5 Vissel Kobe 38 18 10 10 46:33 64
6 Machida Zelvia 38 17 9 12 52:38 60
7 Urawa Reds 38 16 11 11 45:39 59
8 K. Frontale 38 15 12 11 67:57 57
9 Gamba Osaka 38 17 6 15 53:55 57
10 Cerezo Osaka 38 14 10 14 60:57 52
11 FC Tokyo 38 13 11 14 41:48 50
12 Avispa Fukuoka 38 12 12 14 34:38 48
13 F. Okayama 38 12 9 17 34:43 45
14 Shimizu S-Pulse 38 11 11 16 41:51 44
15 Yokohama F.M. 38 12 7 19 46:47 43
16 Nagoya Grampus 38 11 10 17 44:56 43
17 Tokyo Verdy 38 11 10 17 23:41 43
18 Yokohama 38 9 8 21 27:45 35
19 Shonan Bellmare 38 8 8 22 36:63 32
20 Albirex Niigata 38 4 12 22 36:67 24
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Kashima Antlers 19 13 4 2 34:16 43
2 Urawa Reds 19 13 3 3 28:12 42
3 Kashiwa Reysol 19 12 5 2 27:15 41
4 Gamba Osaka 19 12 1 6 33:26 37
5 Vissel Kobe 19 10 5 4 24:12 35
6 Sanfrecce H. 19 10 4 5 21:14 34
7 Kyoto Sanga 19 9 6 4 29:17 33
8 K. Frontale 19 8 6 5 41:32 30
9 Machida Zelvia 19 9 3 7 26:18 30
10 Cerezo Osaka 19 8 6 5 27:21 30
11 Nagoya Grampus 19 8 5 6 27:25 29
12 Avispa Fukuoka 19 7 7 5 20:19 28
13 FC Tokyo 19 8 4 7 23:26 28
14 Tokyo Verdy 19 8 3 8 15:18 27
15 Yokohama F.M. 19 7 5 7 25:21 26
16 F. Okayama 19 7 4 8 17:16 25
17 Shimizu S-Pulse 19 6 7 6 24:25 25
18 Yokohama 19 6 4 9 13:20 22
19 Shonan Bellmare 19 5 6 8 26:27 21
20 Albirex Niigata 19 2 9 8 20:31 15