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Shimizu S-pulse vs Kashiwa Reysol Prediction, Tips & Odds

Shimizu S-pulse vs Kashiwa Reysol

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 4
Shimizu S-pulse
#15 · J1 League
LLWWW
VS
IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Shizuoka (20,339)
Kashiwa Reysol
#2 · J1 League
WWWDL
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.80
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.77 (implied 56.6%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 59.1% probability (an expert ratio of 1.69). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (59.1% vs 56.6%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Kashiwa Reysol to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Kashiwa Reysol currently sits in a strong third position in the J1 League, having secured two victories from their opening two matches. With five goals scored and only two conceded, they have demonstrated effective attacking prowess and solid defensive capabilities, contributing to a positive goal difference of three. In contrast, Shimizu S-pulse occupies the eleventh position with one win and one loss from their two games. Their performance has been mixed, with three wins and two losses in their last five matches. Although they have managed to keep their goal difference at zero, their single goal scored so far indicates a need for improvement in attack to compete effectively against higher-ranked teams like Kashiwa. According to our model, Kashiwa Reysol has a win probability of approximately 60%, while Shimizu S-pulse sits at 20%. One key market percentage to note is the likelihood of Kashiwa Reysol winning by a one-goal margin. However, if Shimizu can find their attacking rhythm and exploit any defensive lapses from Kashiwa, they could pose a significant challenge. For a detailed understanding of our prediction methodology, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Shimizu S-pulse Win32%3.29
Draw24%3.31
Kashiwa Reysol Win44%2.17
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.7851.4%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.7753.7%

Shimizu S-pulse manage games at home, conceding just 1.14 goals per match. Kashiwa Reysol score 1.52 on the road.

Correct Score
Shimizu S-pulse 1-1 Kashiwa Reysol
6.0616.5%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 16.5% probability.

Asian Handicap
Kashiwa Reysol -0.0
1.5638%

Kashiwa Reysol have been the stronger side, winning 48% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.06
16.5%
0-1
7.05
14.2%
1-2
8.55
11.7%
0-0
9.12
11.1%
1-0
9.05
11.1%
0-2
10.13
9.9%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 16.5% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Shimizu S-pulse
-0.0
2.38
Kashiwa Reysol
+0.0
1.56
Shimizu S-pulse
-0.3
2.77
Kashiwa Reysol
+0.3
1.87
Shimizu S-pulse
-1.5
7.50
Kashiwa Reysol
+1.5
4.50

Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. Kashiwa Reysol are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Shimizu S-pulse vs Kashiwa Reysol
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
3.263.382.132.011.771.781.90
Betfair
3.253.302.15
Pinnacle
3.393.322.202.051.79
William Hill
3.253.202.151.801.95
1xBet
3.343.462.182.041.801.781.93
Betano
3.303.202.202.051.751.781.93
BetVictor
3.253.302.151.951.731.781.93

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
88.8%
Over 1.5 Goals
70.4%
Over 2.5 Goals
46.3%
Over 3.5 Goals
26.5%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XShimizu S-pulse or Draw
56%1.67
12Shimizu S-pulse or Kashiwa Reysol
76%1.31
X2Draw or Kashiwa Reysol
68%1.31

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Kashiwa Reysol leads 5-3)
3 Shimizu S-pulse2 Draw5 Kashiwa Reysol
Jun 25
Shimizu S-pulse
0-2
Kashiwa Reysol
J1 League
May 25
Kashiwa Reysol
1-0
Shimizu S-pulse
J1 League
Aug 22
Shimizu S-pulse
1-1
Kashiwa Reysol
J1 League
May 22
Kashiwa Reysol
3-1
Shimizu S-pulse
J1 League
Oct 21
Shimizu S-pulse
0-1
Kashiwa Reysol
J1 League
Mar 21
Kashiwa Reysol
1-2
Shimizu S-pulse
J1 League
Oct 20
Kashiwa Reysol
0-0
Shimizu S-pulse
J1 League
Sept 20
Shimizu S-pulse
1-2
Kashiwa Reysol
J1 League
Sept 18
Kashiwa Reysol
2-3
Shimizu S-pulse
J1 League
Apr 18
Shimizu S-pulse
2-1
Kashiwa Reysol
J1 League

In the last 10 matches between Shimizu S-pulse and Kashiwa Reysol, Kashiwa Reysol has won 5 times, Shimizu S-pulse has won 3 times, and there have been 2 draws. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several close matches, including three draws and a mix of narrow and wider margins of victory. Kashiwa Reysol's victories include a 2-0 win and a 3-1 win, while Shimizu S-pulse's wins have been by narrow margins, such as 2-1 and 3-2. The last time Shimizu S-pulse defeated Kashiwa Reysol was in 2021, suggesting a recent advantage for Kashiwa Reysol.

J1 League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Machida Zelvia
3300122109
WWW
2
Kashiwa Reysol
33009459
WWW
3
Kashima
33009639
WWW
4
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
32108267
DWW
5
Yokohama F. Marinos
32015416
WWL
6
Cerezo Osaka
320134-16
WLW
15
Shimizu S-pulse
310212-13
LLW
18
Kyoto Sanga
301247-31
LDL
19
Urawa
3003511-60
LLL
20
JEF United Chiba
300309-90
LLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Shimizu S-pulseHome
0W0D1L
1 playedGF 0 · GA 10.00 pts/game
Kashiwa ReysolAway
1W0D0L
1 playedGF 3 · GA 13.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2027 Season
Shimizu S-pulseKashiwa Reysol
1.1Goals p.g.1.52
1.14Goals conceded p.g.1.24
17%Clean sheets28%
31%Win rate48%
2.24Avg goals in match2.76
1.20xG per game0.87
49%Possession %54%
3.2Shots on target / game4.5
5.7Corners per game5.1
Shimizu S-pulse
Recent Form

Shimizu S-pulse have won 3 of their last 13 matches at home, drawing 5 and losing 5. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Shimizu S-pulse 0-1 and drew with Shimizu S-pulse 1-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 9W 9D 11L from the last 29 games (31% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Shimizu S-pulseAll competitions
22 Aug
Cerezo Osaka
1-0
Shimizu S-pulse
J1 League
15 Aug
Shimizu S-pulse
0-1
Yokohama F. Marinos
J1 League
08 Aug
Nagoya Grampus
0-1
Shimizu S-pulse
J1 League
18 Jul
Karlsruher SC
1-3
Shimizu S-pulse
Friendlies Clubs
14 Jul
Polessya
1-3
Shimizu S-pulse
Friendlies Clubs
06 Jun
Yokohama F. Marinos
3-0
Shimizu S-pulse
J1 League
9
Win
31%
9
Draw
31%
11
Lost
38%
Kashiwa Reysol
Recent Form

Kashiwa Reysol have won 5 of their last 13 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 6. Their recent away fixtures include beat Tokyo Verdy 1-3 and drew with JEF United Chiba 0-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 2D 13L from the last 29 games (48% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Kashiwa ReysolAll competitions
21 Aug
Kashiwa Reysol
4-2
V-varen Nagasaki
J1 League
14 Aug
Tokyo Verdy
1-3
Kashiwa Reysol
J1 League
08 Aug
Kashiwa Reysol
2-1
Mito Hollyhock
J1 League
01 Aug
JEF United Chiba
0-0
Kashiwa Reysol
Friendlies Clubs
06 Jun
Kashiwa Reysol
0-1
Kyoto Sanga
J1 League
30 May
Kyoto Sanga
2-6
Kashiwa Reysol
J1 League
14
Win
48%
2
Draw
7%
13
Lost
45%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Shimizu S-pulse

No reported absences

Kashiwa Reysol

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

Value Bets
Shimizu S-pulse Win3.29 (31.5%)
Kashiwa Reysol Win2.17 (44.4%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.02 (46.3%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.77 (53.7%)
Both Teams Score1.78 (51.4%)
BTTS No1.93 (48.6%)
Speculative
Draw3.31 (24%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Shimizu S-pulse have averaged 5.7 corners per match at home; Kashiwa Reysol 5.1 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.4 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Kashiwa Reysol have generated 0.87 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 48% of them. They put 4.5 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Kashiwa Reysol player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.