J1 League· Regular Season - 15· IAI Stadium Nihondaira
Shimizu S-pulse
Cerezo Osaka1-1
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Shimizu S-pulse vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction & Betting Tips
Wednesday, 6 May 2026 · Kick-off
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More Shimizu S-pulse vs Cerezo Osaka tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Cerezo Osaka +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 90% | 1.11 | - |
| X2Cerezo Osaka or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Shimizu S-pulse +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 76% | 1.31 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 76% | 1.32 | - |
| 1XShimizu S-pulse or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 54% | 1.84 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 51% | 1.98 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 49% | 2.02 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 46% | 2.19 | - |
| 2Cerezo Osaka to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 24% | 4.13 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Cerezo Osaka -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 24% | 4.20 | - |
| 1Shimizu S-pulse to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Shimizu S-pulse -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 10% | 10.41 | - |
Shimizu S-pulse vs Cerezo Osaka preview & analysis
Match preview
Shimizu S-pulse host Cerezo Osaka in the J1 League (Regular Season - 15) at IAI Stadium Nihondaira on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, with kick-off at 04:03 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, Shimizu S-pulse have won 1, Cerezo Osaka have won 3 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 3.3 goals, and both teams scored in 5 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Cerezo Osaka narrow favourites: Shimizu S-pulse 23%, draw 38%, Cerezo Osaka 39%. We expect around 2.5 goals (1.0 - 1.5 in expected goals), with 46% for over 2.5 and 49% 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 |
Shimizu S-pulse vs Cerezo Osaka: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Shimizu S-pulse vs Cerezo Osaka?
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Cerezo Osaka are favourites. Our model gives Shimizu S-pulse a 23% chance of winning, Cerezo Osaka 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Shimizu S-pulse vs Cerezo Osaka?
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We rate both teams to score at 49%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Shimizu S-pulse vs Cerezo Osaka kick off?
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Shimizu S-pulse vs Cerezo Osaka kicks off at 04:03 UTC on Wednesday, 6 May 2026 at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Shizuoka.
