Shimizu vs Tokyo Verdy Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 25 October 2025
The clash between Shimizu S-Pulse and Tokyo Verdy promises to be a tense battle in the league. Neither side has shown consistent form, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the match. Shimizu sit 14th in the standings, often opting for low-scoring games at home, as evidenced by recent match trends. Tokyo Verdy are slightly better off in 12th place, with their current form offering a glimmer of hope for success. It's worth noting their recent head-to-head encounter, where Tokyo secured a narrow victory. Expect a tactical showdown: the hosts' cautious approach against the visitors' unpredictable attack.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between the teams took place on 16 February 2025 and ended with a 0-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (home team - Tokyo Verdy):
- possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corners: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Shimizu S-Pulse and Tokyo Verdy:
- 5 matches played;
- home team victories - 4, away team victories - 0, draws - 1;
- goals scored - 6 to 2;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.8, in the 2nd half - 0.8;
- average total goals per match - 1.6.
Head-to-head statistics Shimizu - Tokyo Verdy

Shimizu S Pulse Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the J-League 1, with Kawasaki Frontale hosting Shimizu S-Pulse. The match concluded with a 5-3 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kawasaki Frontale):
- possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corners: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 3 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 9.
Shimizu S-Pulse continue their battle for survival at the bottom of the J1 League table. The team struggles both offensively and defensively, securing only 10 wins out of 34 matches this season, with an average of about 1 goal per game. Their recent run features just 1 win in 5 outings, with losses and draws being more common, highlighting their challenging situation. However, it's worth noting their frequent low-scoring home matches, as the total has gone under 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 games on home turf.
Match Results: Shimizu S Pulse

Tokyo Verdy Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the J-League 1, featuring Tokyo Verdy as the home team and Albirex Niigata as the visitors. The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Tokyo Verdy vs Albirex Niigata):
- possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corners: 1 vs 6;
- fouls: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
Tokyo Verdy hold a slightly higher position in the standings, thanks to their somewhat better form compared to their opponent. Over the last five matches, they have shown improvement with three wins, two losses, and one draw, indicating their ability to find success even in challenging situations. However, their average scoring remains an issue, as the team scores less than one goal per game. On the bright side, their defense shows slightly more reliability compared to the home side.
Match Results: Tokyo Verdy
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 5;
- First-half wins for the home team - 0; for the away team - 0; draws - 2;
- Average first-half total: 0.8;
- Today's home team averages 0.6 goals, while the visitors average 0.2.
First-Half Statistics: Shimizu S-Pulse (home) vs Tokyo Verdy (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 17;
- Wins: 7 (43.75%) vs 1 (5.88%);
- Losses: 5 (31.25%) vs 3 (17.65%);
- Draws: 4 (25%) vs 13 (76.47%);
- Average goals scored: 1.19 vs 0.71;
- Average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 0.53.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 4 vs 1;
- Losses: 2 vs 2;
- Draws: 4 vs 7;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.6) vs 1 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.6).
- Tokyo Verdy have drawn the first half in 8 of their last 9 away matches (J-League 1).
- Tokyo Verdy have drawn the first half in 6 of their last 7 away matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Number of encounters - 5;
- Home team wins - 4, Away team wins - 0, Draws - 1.
Statistics: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy
- Matches played in the tournament: 34 vs 34;
- Wins: 10 vs 11;
- Win percentage: 29% vs 32%;
- Losses: 13 vs 14;
- Draws: 11 vs 9.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 2 vs 3;
- Losses: 3 vs 5;
- Draws: 5 vs 2.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's home team average goals scored - 1.2, away team - 0.4;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 1.6;
- Both teams scored: overall - 2 times; at the home team's ground - once.
Statistics: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy
- Average total in the tournament: 2.41 vs 1.68;
- Average goals scored: 1.12 vs 0.65;
- Average first-half total: 0.5 vs 0.29;
- Average second-half total: 0.62 vs 0.35;
- Shimizu S-Pulse: average home total in the tournament - 1.31;
- Tokyo Verdy: average away total in the tournament - 0.41;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 0.75) vs 0.7 (away - 0.2).
- Total goals under 2.5 have occurred in 6 of the last 7 home matches for Shimizu S-Pulse (J-League 1).
Corner Prediction
Shimizu S-Pulse: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.79; at home - 4.56;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.2; at home - 4.
Tokyo Verdy: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.18, away - 3.06;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4; away - 2.6.
Card Prediction
Shimizu S-Pulse: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.26; at home - 1.44;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; at home - 2.
Tokyo Verdy: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.29, away - 1.47;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.6; away - 2.4.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 5;
- Both teams scored overall - twice;
- At the home team's ground - once.
Statistics: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy
- Total matches played in the tournament: 34 vs 34;
- Total matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 16 vs 6;
- BTTS for Shimizu S-Pulse at home - 9 (56%);
- BTTS for Tokyo Verdy away - 3 (18%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 5 vs 2;
- BTTS for Shimizu S-Pulse at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS for Tokyo Verdy away - 0 (0%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Based on current data, neither team is in peak form; however, Tokyo Verdy hold a slight edge thanks to their recent performances and higher position in the standings compared to Shimizu S-Pulse. Considering the trend of low-scoring games for the home side and the limited scoring capabilities of both teams, it's reasonable to anticipate a low goal tally in this encounter-especially given their previous head-to-head ended 0-1 in favor of the visitors. Shimizu's trend of playing under the total further supports this prediction. A bet on under 2.5 goals seems the most likely outcome for this match, taking all factors into account.