Shimizu S-pulse vs Kyoto Sanga: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 14 February the J1 League brings Shimizu S-pulse against Kyoto Sanga at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Kick-off: 06:00 WAT. In the table, Shimizu S-pulse are 7th, lower half, on 24 points after 18 matches; Kyoto Sanga are 8th (in the drop zone) with 23. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shimizu S-pulse 1.1 xG, Kyoto Sanga 1.3 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shimizu S-pulse 31%, draw 26%, Kyoto Sanga 42%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (74%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Shimizu S-pulse 1–1 Kyoto Sanga. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Shimizu S-pulse31%fair 3.18 · @3.10
Draw26%fair 3.80 · @3.40
Kyoto Sanga42%fair 2.37 · @2.20
2.34Expected goals
1.06Shimizu S-pulse xG
1.28Kyoto Sanga xG
59%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–112%
1–010%
0–010%
1–28%
0–28%
From our goals model: Shimizu S-pulse 1.1 – 1.3 Kyoto Sanga expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Kyoto Sanga to win✗
42%
2.37
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✗
74%
1.36
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.69
1.62
Draw no bet
Kyoto Sanga (draw no bet)
57%
1.75
–
Asian handicap
Shimizu S-pulse +1 (Asian handicap)✓
76%
1.32
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
53%
1.87
1.95
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.36
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.14
1.12
First team to score
Kyoto Sanga to score first
50%
2.02
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
46%
2.19
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Kyoto Sanga / FT Kyoto Sanga✗
24%
4.17
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
11.94
–
Recent results
Shimizu S-pulse
No recent results on record.
Kyoto Sanga
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Shimizu S-pulse and Kyoto Sanga.
What is the prediction for Shimizu S-pulse vs Kyoto Sanga?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Shimizu S-pulse vs Kyoto Sanga?
On our numbers Shimizu S-pulse have a 31% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Kyoto Sanga 42%.
How many goals will there be in Shimizu S-pulse vs Kyoto Sanga?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shimizu S-pulse vs Kyoto Sanga?
Our predicted score is Shimizu S-pulse 1–1 Kyoto Sanga, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Shimizu S-pulse vs Kyoto Sanga?
Shimizu S-pulse vs Kyoto Sanga (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 14 February 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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