Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse prediction

AI match recap

This is a significant lower-table fixture between two sides seeking a league reset. Kyoto bring more recent attacking encouragement, especially through Haruki Arai, but arrive with far less recovery time after a demanding run of matches. Shimizu have the fresher preparation and pressing tools to trouble the hosts, yet their defensive collapse in the last two league games demands a clear response. The match should turn on Kyoto's ability to exploit transitions and dead balls before fatigue becomes a factor.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent series is balanced rather than predictive, with both teams taking wins and a draw across the latest meetings. Shimizu did win the latest league encounter at Sanga Stadium, so Kyoto have a recent home result to reverse.

Injuries and absences

Football LAB's latest listing points to a potentially thinner Kyoto squad, including a suspension, during a congested period; Shimizu are also shown with multiple possible absences. Because this conflicts with the supplied availability feed, the exact tactical impact depends on the official teamsheet.

Form (last 5)

Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse stats

Last meetings

• 2026-05-02Kyoto Sanga 1-2 Shimizu S-pulse
• 2026-02-14Shimizu S-pulse 1-1 Kyoto Sanga
• 2025-09-20Kyoto Sanga 0-1 Shimizu S-pulse
• 2025-03-16Shimizu S-pulse 1-2 Kyoto Sanga
• 2024-07-10Kyoto Sanga 3-1 Shimizu S-pulse
• 2022-08-27Shimizu S-pulse 1-0 Kyoto Sanga

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• Fagiano Okayama – FC Tokyo
• Kashima – Cerezo Osaka
• Vissel Kobe – Nagoya Grampus
• Kashiwa Reysol – Urawa
• Yokohama F. Marinos – Kawasaki Frontale
• JEF United Chiba – Avispa Fukuoka
• V-varen Nagasaki – Tokyo Verdy