Shimizu vs Sanga Prediction 14 February 2026
The upcoming match between Shimizu S-Pulse and Kyoto Sanga promises to be an intriguing contest. Both sides find themselves mid-table, yet they have different objectives for the season. Shimizu are expected to showcase discipline in defense, while Kyoto will likely focus on pushing forward with their attacking play.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 20 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Kyoto Sanga):
- ball possession percentage: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 13 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Shimizu S Pulse and Kyoto Sanga:
- played 6 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 3, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 4 against 6;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.33, in the 2nd half - 1.33;
- average total goals in the match - 1.67.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Shimizu S Pulse Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Nagoya Grampus, away team - Shimizu S Pulse). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Shimizu S Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus):
- ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 17 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
Shimizu S-Pulse have had a tough start to the season, falling to Nagoya Grampus 0-1 away. The team has been struggling with scoring issues, a problem that was evident last season as well, with an average of just 0.9 goals scored over the last 10 matches. Their defense isn't holding up either, conceding an average of 1.6 goals per game.
Match Results: Shimizu S Pulse
Kyoto Sanga Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on during the J1 League tournament (home team - Kyoto Sanga, away team - Vissel Kobe). The game concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match statistics (Kyoto Sanga vs Vissel Kobe):
- corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1.
Kyoto Sanga appear significantly more confident than their opponents, boasting 2 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches. The team displays a balanced performance both in attack and defense, with an equal number of goals scored and conceded (1 each). However, their previous head-to-head clash against Shimizu ended in a 0-1 defeat for Kyoto Sanga, providing them with extra motivation to seek revenge this time around.
Match Results: Kyoto Sanga
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 3, draws - 1.
Statistics: Shimizu S Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- wins: 0 vs 0;
- win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- losses: 1 vs 1;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- losses: 6 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 4.
- Shimizu S Pulse have not won in 8 of last 9 games (J1 League).
- Shimizu S Pulse have not won in 6 of last 7 home games (J1 League).
- Kyoto Sanga have not lost in 8 of last 9 games (J1 League).
- Kyoto Sanga have not lost in last 6 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 0.67, the guests - 1;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 1.67;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.
- Shimizu S Pulse have scored under 1.5 goals in last 6 games against Kyoto Sanga.
- Shimizu S Pulse have scored under 1.5 goals in 15 of last 16 games.
- Shimizu S Pulse have scored under 1.5 goals in 14 of last 15 games (J1 League).
- Shimizu S Pulse have scored under 1.5 goals in last 7 home games (J1 League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Shimizu S Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga
- number of matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 0 vs 1;
- number of BTTS matches for Shimizu S Pulse at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Kyoto Sanga away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Shimizu S Pulse at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Kyoto Sanga away - 2 (67%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams enter this match with different motivations: Shimizu aim to break their losing streak, while Kyoto look to solidify their position higher up the table following a string of positive results. Considering the current form of both sides and Shimizu's historical trend of low-scoring games against this opponent, betting on under 2.5 goals seems like the most reasonable option for this encounter.
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