J1 League· Regular Season - 14· Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
Kyoto Sanga
Shimizu S-pulse1-2
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Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 2 May 2026 · Kick-off
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More Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Kyoto Sanga +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XKyoto Sanga or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Shimizu S-pulse +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.50 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 65% | 1.55 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 58% | 1.73 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 56% | 1.77 | - |
| X2Shimizu S-pulse or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1Kyoto Sanga to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 44% | 2.29 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 35% | 2.83 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Kyoto Sanga -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 3.00 | - |
| 2Shimizu S-pulse to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Shimizu S-pulse -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 12.88 | - |
Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse preview & analysis
Match preview
Kyoto Sanga host Shimizu S-pulse in the J1 League (Regular Season - 14) at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera on Saturday, 2 May 2026, with kick-off at 05:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Kyoto Sanga have won 3, Shimizu S-pulse have won 2 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.0 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Kyoto Sanga narrow favourites: Kyoto Sanga 44%, draw 38%, Shimizu S-pulse 18%. We expect around 3.0 goals (1.9 - 1.1 in expected goals), with 58% for over 2.5 and 56% for both teams to score.
Head to head
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 1 |  Vissel Kobe | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | +4 | 35 |
| 2 |  Cerezo Osaka | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | +9 | 31 |
| 3 |  Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | +2 | 31 |
| 4 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | +8 | 30 |
| 5 |  Gamba Osaka | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | +6 | 28 |
| 6 |  Fagiano Okayama | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | -3 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-pulse | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | -2 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | -6 | 23 |
| 9 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | -8 | 21 |
| 10 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | -10 | 21 |
Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse?
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Kyoto Sanga are favourites. Our model gives Kyoto Sanga a 44% chance of winning, Shimizu S-pulse 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse?
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We rate both teams to score at 56%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse kick off?
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Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse kicks off at 05:00 UTC on Saturday, 2 May 2026 at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera, Kameoka.
