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Kanazawa vs Shimizu S-Pulse - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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J.League Cup Ishikawa Athletics Stadium, Kanazawa
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Kanazawa

0 - 2
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Shimizu S-Pulse Logo

Shimizu S-Pulse

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Match Events

60' Event
Matsuzaki K.
Assist: Sugai H.
74'
Sub
Sakakibara K. In: Mochizuki K.
Out: Sakakibara K.
74'
Sub
Shirawachi K. In: Tosa R.
Out: Shirawachi K.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 0-2. This leg finished 0-2.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

31%
Kanazawa
15%
Draws
54%
Shimizu S-Pulse
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Shimizu S-Pulse

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Kanazawa average 1.34 goals a game right now, well clear of Shimizu S-Pulse's 1.32.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 40%.
  • Both sides arrive with similar form. In a knockout tie, that makes this genuinely unpredictable.
  • Historical meetings favor Shimizu S-Pulse, who have won 3 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • History favors Shimizu S-Pulse here — 5 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.2%
Kanazawa Clean Sheet 20%
Shimizu S-Pulse Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Kanazawa Shimizu S-Pulse
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 14 14
Draws 2 3
Losses 13 11
Goals Scored 1.34 1.32
Goals Conceded 1.52 1.21
Expected Goals (xG) 1.20 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 29, 2026 J.League Cup
Kanazawa vs Shimizu S-Pulse
0:2
Sep 17, 2023 J2 League
Kanazawa vs Shimizu S-Pulse
0:3
May 28, 2023 J2 League
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kanazawa
3:0
Oct 16, 2016 J2 League
Kanazawa vs Shimizu S-Pulse
0:3
Apr 29, 2016 J2 League
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kanazawa
4:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Kanazawa Compare

Avg xG / game 0.92
Avg xA / game 0.6

Shimizu S-Pulse Compare

Top Goalscorer Matsuzaki K.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Kitagawa K.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Kanazawa 32 / 100
Shimizu S-Pulse 29 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Kanazawa Shimizu S-Pulse

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 4:4
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Historical meetings average 3.20 goals per match.

Kanazawa scored in 79% of their last 29 games.

Shimizu S-Pulse has conceded goals in 79% of their last 28 outings.

Kanazawa went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Kanazawa VS Shimizu S-Pulse
1.38 Goals Scored 1.38
1 Goals Conceded 1
75% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 50%
13% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Kanazawa

(Home)
09 Oct
FC Osaka
1 : 1
Kanazawa
03 Oct
Ryukyu
0 : 2
Kanazawa
29 Sept
Kanazawa
0 : 2
Shimizu S-Pulse
26 Sept
Kanazawa
4 : 1
Gainare Tottori
20 Sept
Kanazawa
1 : 2
Renofa Yamaguchi
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Shimizu S-Pulse

(Away)
07 Oct
Shimizu S-Pulse
2 : 1
V-Varen Nagasaki
29 Sept
Kanazawa
0 : 2
Shimizu S-Pulse
19 Sept
Shimizu S-Pulse
2 : 1
Chiba
12 Sept
Shimizu S-Pulse
1 : 0
Avispa Fukuoka
06 Sept
Kawasaki Frontale
3 : 1
Shimizu S-Pulse
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2
Tochigi City 0
Matsumoto Yamaga 1
Albirex Niigata 0
Shimizu S-Pulse 2
Kanazawa 0
Yokohama F. Marinos 2
Montedio Yamagata 1
Urawa Reds 3
Toyama 2
Yokohama FC 2
Gifu 1
Okayama 2
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 1
Nagoya Grampus 3
Giravanz Kitakyushu 1
Kawasaki Frontale 1
Kumamoto 0
Chiba 2
Iwata 4
Avispa Fukuoka 2
FC Osaka 1
Verdy 1
Sagan Tosu 2
Cerezo Osaka 2
Fujieda MYFC 1
V-Varen Nagasaki 0
Gainare Tottori 2
FC Tokyo 2
Ehime 0
Mito 7
Fukushima United 0
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Kyoto -
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1/16-finals
Sanfrecce Hiroshima -
Matsumoto Yamaga -
Shimizu S-Pulse -
Yokohama F. Marinos -
Urawa Reds -
Yokohama FC -
Okayama -
Nagoya Grampus -
Kawasaki Frontale -
Iwata -
Avispa Fukuoka -
Sagan Tosu -
Cerezo Osaka -
Gainare Tottori -
FC Tokyo -
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Machida Zelvia 1
Kyoto 0
Kashiwa Reysol 5
Gamba Osaka 4
1/64-finals
Sanfrecce Hiroshima -
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Vanraure 0
Tochigi City 2
Matsumoto Yamaga 4
Shonan Bellmare 3
Thespakusatsu Gunma 1
Albirex Niigata 2
Shimizu S-Pulse -
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Kanazawa 2
Imabari 1
Yokohama F. Marinos -
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Tochigi SC 0
Montedio Yamagata 1
Urawa Reds -
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Tegevajaro Miyazaki 1
Toyama 2
Ryukyu 2
Yokohama FC 3
Gifu 1
Tokushima 0
Okayama -
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Kagoshima United 0
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 1
Nagoya Grampus -
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Giravanz Kitakyushu 1
Iwaki 0
Kawasaki Frontale -
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Kumamoto 2
Oita Trinita 0
Kamatamare Sanuki 0
Chiba 2
SC Sagamihara 0
Iwata 3
Avispa Fukuoka -
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FC Osaka 3
Kofu 0
Reilac Shiga 0
Verdy 1
Nara Club 1
Sagan Tosu 2
Cerezo Osaka -
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Renofa Yamaguchi 0
Fujieda MYFC 2
Kochi United 0
V-Varen Nagasaki 1
Gainare Tottori 3
Omiya Ardija 1
FC Tokyo -
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Ehime 1
Blaublitz 0
Nagano Parceiro 0
Mito 1
Fukushima United 4
Vegalta Sendai 3
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