Good pick · fair odds 1.67 · bookmaker 1.75 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.75Odds
Picks by market
ResultKyoto Sanga to win ✓41% · @2.40
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.33
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗60% · @1.75
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.47
Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Kyoto Sanga welcome Shimizu S-pulse to Sanga Stadium by Kyocera for a J1 League fixture on Saturday 31 October (06:00 WAT). In the table, Kyoto Sanga are 8th, in the drop zone, on 23 points after 18 matches; Shimizu S-pulse are 7th (lower half) with 24. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Kyoto Sanga, last 5: WDDLW Their latest outing: 5–2 win over Newcastle Jets, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Shimizu S-pulse, last 5: LLDLW Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Sanfrecce Hiroshima, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.5 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (2 May 2026) it ended Kyoto Sanga 1–2 Shimizu S-pulse. The last 2 head-to-heads: Kyoto Sanga 0 wins, Shimizu S-pulse 1, draws 1. Those games averaged 2.5 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Kyoto Sanga 1.5 xG, Shimizu S-pulse 1.4 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 60%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Kyoto Sanga 41%, draw 23%, Shimizu S-pulse 36%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (60%, odds 1.75 – longer than our fair 1.67, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Kyoto Sanga 1–1 Shimizu S-pulse. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Kyoto Sanga41%fair 2.42 · @2.40
Draw23%fair 4.32 · @3.10
Shimizu S-pulse36%fair 2.81 · @2.80
2.83Expected goals
1.48Kyoto Sanga xG
1.35Shimizu S-pulse xG
60%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–09%
2–19%
0–18%
1–28%
2–06%
From our goals model: Kyoto Sanga 1.5 – 1.4 Shimizu S-pulse expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 60% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse?
On our numbers Kyoto Sanga have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Shimizu S-pulse 36%.
How many goals will there be in Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse?
Our predicted score is Kyoto Sanga 1–1 Shimizu S-pulse, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse?
Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-pulse (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera.
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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