Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Oct 2025
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 | |
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34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 22 | 35 | -13 | 22:35 | 42 |
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34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 38 | 44 | -6 | 38:44 | 41 |
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 GamesVerdy 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.
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:
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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Correct Score Prediction
We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Verdy to win 1-0. The odds of +450 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.
Corners Prediction
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.






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Bet Builder Tips
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 favourites have a 44% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Shimizu S-Pulse chalked up at +128 to land a win in this J1 League clash. Tokyo Verdy are the underdogs at +195 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.
S-Pulse -0.25 on the Asian Handicap can be backed at -105. 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 -156.
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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 | |
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3-5-2 | 2.50 | 1.30 | 1.20 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
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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


- 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
- 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
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 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 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 43.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Shimizu S-Pulse this season are Koya Kitagawa (10), Kai Matsuzaki (4), Toshiki Takahashi (4)
- Top Assistors for Shimizu S-Pulse this season are Kai Matsuzaki (5), Reon Yamahara (3), Sen Takagi (3)
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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.
Previous Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Previous Tokyo Verdy Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Kashima Antlers | 34 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 52:28 | 66 |
2 | Kashiwa Reysol | 34 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 53:33 | 63 |
3 | Kyoto Sanga | 34 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 58:36 | 61 |
4 | Vissel Kobe | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 43:28 | 61 |
5 | Sanfrecce H. | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 39:23 | 59 |
6 | K. Frontale | 34 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 65:48 | 56 |
7 | Machida Zelvia | 34 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 49:35 | 56 |
8 | Urawa Reds | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 40:36 | 52 |
9 | Gamba Osaka | 34 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 46:52 | 50 |
10 | Cerezo Osaka | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 52:50 | 46 |
11 | FC Tokyo | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 36:46 | 42 |
12 | Tokyo Verdy | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 22:35 | 42 |
13 | Avispa Fukuoka | 34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 32:37 | 41 |
14 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 38:44 | 41 |
15 | F. Okayama | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 30:37 | 41 |
16 | Nagoya Grampus | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 42:50 | 40 |
17 | Yokohama F.M. | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 36:44 | 34 |
18 | Yokohama | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 23:39 | 32 |
19 | Shonan Bellmare | 34 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 29:58 | 26 |
20 | Albirex Niigata | 34 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 30:56 | 22 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Urawa Reds | 17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 24:12 | 38 |
2 | Kashima Antlers | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 30:14 | 37 |
3 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 24:12 | 34 |
4 | Gamba Osaka | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 28:24 | 33 |
5 | Kashiwa Reysol | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 23:15 | 32 |
6 | Kyoto Sanga | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 26:13 | 29 |
7 | K. Frontale | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 39:29 | 29 |
8 | Sanfrecce H. | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 16:13 | 28 |
9 | Machida Zelvia | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 23:16 | 27 |
10 | Cerezo Osaka | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 24:18 | 27 |
11 | Nagoya Grampus | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 26:23 | 26 |
12 | Tokyo Verdy | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 15:17 | 26 |
13 | F. Okayama | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 17:15 | 25 |
14 | FC Tokyo | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 19:24 | 24 |
15 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 21:19 | 22 |
16 | Avispa Fukuoka | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 18:19 | 22 |
17 | Yokohama | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 13:19 | 22 |
18 | Yokohama F.M. | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 19:20 | 20 |
19 | Shonan Bellmare | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 20:25 | 15 |
20 | Albirex Niigata | 17 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 17:26 | 14 |


































