Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Prediction & Preview
J-League (Japan) · Sep 02, 2026 · kickoff 10:00 UTC · model-based analysis by GoalSoon
J-LEAGUE (JAPAN)
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo
Model pick: Tokyo (36%)
Goals: Under 2.5
BTTS: Yes
📊 Match Prediction
Win probabilities from our own Poisson statistical model (attack & defence ratings, home advantage, expected goals):
Expected goals: 1.17 – 1.21
Total goals: 2.4
Over 2.5: 46%
Both teams score: 52%
⚔️ Head-to-Head Form & Stats
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Tokyo |
|---|
| League position | #7 (0 pts) | #15 (0 pts) |
| Goals scored / conceded per game* | n/a | n/a |
| Win rate this season* | 0% | 0% |
| Last 5 goals for / against | 1.2 / 0.8 | 2.4 / 0.8 |
*Shimizu S-Pulse shown at home, Tokyo shown away — the split that matters for this fixture.
🔥 Recent Form
Shimizu S-Pulse — last 5
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At home: keeps a clean sheet 32% of the time; 50% of home games go over 2.5.
Tokyo — last 5
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On the road: clean sheet 33% of the time; 44% of away games go over 2.5.
📈 Key Stats & Trends
| Trend | Shimizu S-Pulse (home) | Tokyo (away) |
|---|
| This season record | n/a | n/a |
| Clean sheet rate | 32% | 33% |
| Both teams scored | 48% | 44% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 50% | 44% |
| Top scorer | Se-Hun Oh (7) | Ryan Marcelo (6) |
J-League (Japan) — league context this season
Avg goals / game: 2.55
Home wins: 41%
Draws: 25%
Away wins: 33%
Over 2.5: 47%
BTTS: 50%
Use these J-League (Japan) averages as a benchmark for the two teams above.
🎲 More Prediction Markets
Derived from the model's expected goals (1.17 vs 1.21):
| Market | Model probability |
|---|
| Most likely scoreline | 1-1 (13%) |
| Double chance — Shimizu S-Pulse or draw (1X) | 63% |
| Double chance — Tokyo or draw (X2) | 65% |
| Double chance — either team (12) | 72% |
| Over / Under 1.5 goals | 69% / 31% |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals | 22% / 78% |
| Shimizu S-Pulse clean sheet | 30% |
| Tokyo clean sheet | 31% |
🎯 Our Verdict
Tokyo is the model's most likely outcome at
36%. Despite playing away, Tokyo edge the model — their form outweighs home advantage here. Goals may be harder to come by (54% under 2.5).
The lean on goals is
Under 2.5 and both-teams-to-score
Yes.
These are model probabilities, not guarantees — football is uncertain by design.
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❓ Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo — FAQ
Who will win Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo?
Our statistical model makes Tokyo the most likely result at 36%. Full probabilities: Shimizu S-Pulse 35%, draw 29%, Tokyo 36%.
Will both teams score in Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo?
The model gives a 52% chance both teams score, so the lean is 'Yes'.
How many goals in Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo?
Expected goals are 1.17 for Shimizu S-Pulse and 1.21 for Tokyo — about 2.4 total, pointing to Under 2.5.
What is the most likely score in Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo?
The model's single most likely scoreline is 1-1 (13%). Double chance for Shimizu S-Pulse or draw is 63%.