J1 League· Regular Season - 13· Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
Kyoto Sanga
Shimizu S-pulse31 Oct
Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 31 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Under 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
0-1
Fair odds
1.93
Expected goals
1.1 - 1.5
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More Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Shimizu S-pulse +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 90% | 1.11 | - |
| X2Shimizu S-pulse or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Kyoto Sanga +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 75% | 1.33 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 74% | 1.36 | - |
| 1XKyoto Sanga or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 51% | 1.95 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 49% | 2.06 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 48% | 2.08 | - |
| 2Shimizu S-pulse to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 26% | 3.79 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Shimizu S-pulse -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 25% | 4.07 | - |
| 1Kyoto Sanga to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Kyoto Sanga -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 10% | 10.13 | - |
Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse preview & analysis
Match preview
Kyoto Sanga host Shimizu S-pulse in the J1 League (Regular Season - 13) at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off at 05:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Kyoto Sanga arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 2. Most recently they beat Ratchaburi 1-0 at home. They're 16th in the table with 8 points from 9 games. Shimizu S-pulse arrive in superb form, with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 5. Most recently they lost to Yokohama F. Marinos 1-2 away. They're 10th in the table with 13 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Kyoto Sanga have won 2, Shimizu S-pulse have won 3 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.3 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Shimizu S-pulse narrow favourites: Kyoto Sanga 23%, draw 38%, Shimizu S-pulse 39%. We expect around 2.6 goals (1.1 - 1.5 in expected goals), with 48% for over 2.5 and 51% for both teams to score.
Our tip
This shapes up as a tight, low-event game, and goals could be at a premium. Our pick is Under 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 52% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Kyoto Sanga 0-1 Shimizu S-pulse.
Recent form
Kyoto Sanga- 13 OctHRatchaburi1-0
- 10 OctHMachida Zelvia0-1
- 3 OctAMachida Zelvia0-0
- 23 SeptHFujieda MYFC1-0
- 19 SeptAFagiano Okayama2-1
Shimizu S-pulse- 14 OctAYokohama F. Marinos1-2
- 11 OctAMito Hollyhock2-1
- 7 OctHV-varen Nagasaki2-1
- 29 SeptAKanazawa2-0
- 19 SeptHJEF United Chiba2-1
Head to head
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +7 | 21 |
| 2 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +16 | 20 |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +12 | 20 |
| 4 |  FC Tokyo | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 20 |
| 5 |  Vissel Kobe | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 19 |
| 6 |  Kashima | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 16 |
| 7 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +4 | 15 |
| 8 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | +3 | 13 |
| 9 |  Fagiano Okayama | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| 10 | Shimizu S-pulse | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 13 |
| 11 |  Urawa | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 12 |
| 12 |  Cerezo Osaka | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -5 | 12 |
| 13 |  Mito Hollyhock | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 9 |
| 14 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 9 |
| 15 |  Nagoya Grampus | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 9 |
| 16 | Kyoto Sanga | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 8 |
| 17 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -2 | 7 |
| 18 |  Gamba Osaka | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -8 | 6 |
| 19 |  JEF United Chiba | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 5 |
| 20 |  Tokyo Verdy | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | -10 | 4 |
Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse: FAQ
What is the Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse prediction?
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Our tip is Under 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Kyoto Sanga 0-1 Shimizu S-pulse.
Who is the favourite to win Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse?
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Shimizu S-pulse are favourites. Our model gives Kyoto Sanga a 23% chance of winning, Shimizu S-pulse 39%, 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 51%, so it's close to a coin flip.
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, 31 October 2026 at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera, Kameoka.
