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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Verdy - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Japan
J1 League IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Shizuoka 
AI Match Summary
Shimizu S-Pulse host Verdy in the J1 League. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. Shimizu S-Pulse have averaged 1.14 scored and 1.52 conceded recently, against Verdy's 1.07 scored and 1.55 conceded. Past meetings favor Shimizu S-Pulse slightly — 4-0-1 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Oct 25, 2025, ending 1:0. xG projections (1.20 - 1.00) back Verdy to edge this. The model's pick is Away (2) to win or Under 2.5 goals.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Shimizu S-Pulse carry the better recent record into this one.
- Model gives Verdy a 70% chance of winning this.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
- History favors Shimizu S-Pulse here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Shimizu S-Pulse | Verdy |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 12 | 10 |
| Draws | 4 | 6 |
| Losses | 13 | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 1.14 | 1.07 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.52 | 1.55 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Shimizu S-Pulse scored in 79% of their last 29 games.
Verdy's defensive record shows goals conceded in 76% of 29 matches.
Historical meetings average 1.60 goals per match.
Shimizu S-Pulse went unbeaten in 1 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Shimizu S-Pulse
(Home)Verdy
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Tokyo | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 31:8 | 30 |
| 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 32:10 | 29 |
| 3 | Machida Zelvia | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 30:10 | 28 |
| 4 | Kashiwa Reysol | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 29:19 | 28 |
| 5 | Vissel Kobe | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 21:12 | 26 |
| 6 | Kashima Antlers | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 29:22 | 23 |
| 7 | Kawasaki Frontale | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 27:22 | 22 |
| 8 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 20:14 | 21 |
| 9 | Urawa Reds | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 21:27 | 21 |
| 10 | Okayama | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15:21 | 16 |
| 11 | Nagoya Grampus | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 15:21 | 14 |
| 12 | Cerezo Osaka | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 13:23 | 14 |
| 13 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 10:22 | 14 |
| 14 | Kyoto | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 17:23 | 13 |
| 15 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 16:21 | 12 |
| 16 | Gamba Osaka | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 14:21 | 12 |
| 17 | Verdy | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 11:22 | 11 |
| 18 | Chiba | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 15:24 | 10 |
| 19 | Mito | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12:25 | 9 |
| 20 | Avispa Fukuoka | 13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 13:24 | 7 |
