Sanga vs Shimizu Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 31 October 2026
🔉 Kyoto Sanga go into this match in the relegation zone, with a strong motivation to preserve their J1 League status. Shimizu S-Pulse sit higher in the table but are well off the pace in the race for the AFC Champions League places, which is reflected in the visitors' moderate league motivation. Both sides have been inconsistent in form, with neither able to establish a clear edge based on recent results. Given the contrasting pressures and a run of mixed performances from both teams, a tight contest for points is expected.
Kyoto Sanga not winning at home
In their last J1 League meeting on 02 May 2026, Kyoto Sanga led at home 1-0 at half-time but went on to lose 2-1 to Shimizu S-Pulse. The teams were level on shots on target, 5-5.
📊 In eight official meetings, Kyoto Sanga have won four, Shimizu S-Pulse three, with one draw. However, Kyoto Sanga are without a win in all three home matches against Shimizu S-Pulse, with one draw and two defeats.
Head-to-head statistics Sanga - Shimizu
Without a win in the league, but successful in the AFC Champions League
In their most recent AFC Champions League match on 27 October 2026, Kyoto Sanga were trailing Newcastle Jets 1-2 at home at half-time but went on to win 5-2. The hosts had 30 shots to their opponents' 7, and 15 on target to 2.
Kyoto Sanga are fighting to stay up - they are close to the danger zone and remain highly motivated at this stage of the season. Over their last five matches, Kyoto Sanga have won two, drawn two and lost one, which points to some improvement compared to a run of poor results earlier. It is worth noting that both wins came in the AFC Champions League. Across the previous ten matches, the side won four, lost four and drew two. With an average of 1.3 goals scored per match, defence remains a concern - they have been conceding around 1.2 goals per game over their last ten matches, and over the course of the season that figure is even higher at 1.92.
Match Results: Kyoto Sanga
Black run after a winning run
Shimizu S-Pulse's last J1 League match ended in a heavy 0-4 defeat: 24 October 2026 they lost away to Sanfrecce Hiroshima. The visitors had more attacks overall - 113 against 95 - but managed only two shots on target compared to seven.
Shimizu S-Pulse sit closer to mid-table and are currently nine points adrift of the Asian Champions League places, so their motivation from a standings perspective is limited. In their last five matches, the visitors have managed just one win, alongside one draw and three defeats, which points to difficulties picking up points in the short term. Their season average stands at just 0.83 goals per game, though their last ten matches show a slightly better picture - averaging 1.3 goals scored and almost two conceded (1.9). That suggests an inconsistent attack despite occasional productive spells. Before their current run of four matches without a win, the team had won five in a row.
Match Results: Shimizu S Pulse
Prediction for the 1st half
Kyoto Sanga have drawn at half-time in 8 of their last 9 matches. That is a clear and fairly sustained trend for this particular match segment. We're going with Half-Time Draw at 2.08*.
Total Goals Prediction
Total Goals - Over 1.5 has landed in 18 of Kyoto Sanga's last 20 home league matches. At home over their last ten matches, Kyoto Sanga have averaged 1.8 goals scored, while Shimizu S-Pulse have conceded an average of 2 per game in their last ten away matches. On that basis, we're going with Total Goals - Over 1.5 at odds of 1.32*.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Kyoto Sanga have scored in 10 of their last 11 home matches and have conceded in 12 consecutive league games. In their last ten home matches they average 1.8 goals scored, while Shimizu S-Pulse average 1.2 goals in their last ten away matches. However, Shimizu S-Pulse's away scoring average for the season is just 0.75 goals per game, so Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.76* comes with a caveat.
High-Risk Bet
Kyoto Sanga have scored at home in 10 of their last 11 matches, but this bet requires them to score at least two. In their last ten home matches they have averaged 1.8 goals, while Shimizu S-Pulse have conceded an average of 2 per game in their last ten away matches. That said, Kyoto Sanga have scored under 2.5 goals in 46 of their last 47 matches, which leaves little margin for a higher total. The bolder option is Kyoto Sanga Team Total - Over 1.5 at 2.42*.
Safer Bet
Kyoto Sanga have scored at home in 10 of their last 11 matches. Across their last ten home games they average 1.8 goals scored, while Shimizu S-Pulse have conceded an average of 2 goals per game in their last ten away matches. We're going with Kyoto Sanga Team Total - Over 0.5 Goals at 1.33*.
Correct Score Prediction
The algorithm's top three most likely scorelines are 1-1 (12.12%), 0-1 (8.41%) and 1-0 (8.23%). Of these, 1-1 has the highest probability.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.*
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Neither side comes into this match with a clear advantage in form or attacking output. Kyoto Sanga are fighting to stay in the league under pressure to pick up points now, while Shimizu S-Pulse are having a season without strong competitive motivation and have shown an inconsistent attack with a low average of 0.83 goals per game this season. The trend points to a run of consecutive Total Goals - Over 2.5 results for the visitors, but the bet is based primarily on the general trend of Kyoto Sanga's unconvincing performances: the hosts win extremely rarely, with just one victory in seven of their last eight league rounds, which is supported by the core form data for both sides and their conversion levels against opponents of a similar standard.
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Betting Tips: Kyoto Sanga - Shimizu S Pulse
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