Albirex Niigata and Shimizu S-Pulse face each other on Saturday 09.13.2025, at 11:00 (UK Time), in a J1 League 2025 match. The game will take place at Albirex Niigata's home ground, the Denka Big Swan Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Albirex Niigata and Shimizu S-Pulse, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Albirex Niigata vs Shimizu S-Pulse
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Albirex Niigata preview
Albirex Niigata heads into the match with the following record in the J1 League: in 28 matches, Albirex Niigata secured 4 victories, 8 draws, and 16 losses, maintaining an average of 0.71 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Albirex Niigata's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.
Albirex Niigata has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 29 goals, of which 27 were scored in the J1 League, resulting in an average of 0.96 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Motoki Hasegawa, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Kento Hashimoto has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Albirex Niigata has conceded 48 goals in the J1 League (an average of 1.71 per game) and 50 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.67 per match in the 2025 campaign.
Shimizu S-Pulse preview
Shimizu S-Pulse comes into the game with 28 matches played so far in the J1 League. They have secured 8 victories, 9 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 1.18 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 10 wins, 9 draws, and 12 losses.
S-Pa's attack has been highly effective, scoring 36 goals during this period. Of that total, 31 were netted in the J1 League, with an average of 1.11 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.16.
S-Pa's offensive system is led by Koya Kitagawa, the team's top scorer this season. The japanese forward has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Kai Matsuzaki. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 36 goals with an average of 1.29 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 41 goals in 31 matches, averaging 1.32 per match.
Head to head: Albirex Niigata vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Albirex Niigata
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D L L |
0.71 |
| Home | L D L L W |
0.86 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0.57 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 14% | 14% |
| Goals | 2.68 | 2.86 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 0.96 | 1.14 | 0.79 |
| Conceded | 1.71 | 1.71 | 1.71 |
| Both Teams to Score | 61% | 64% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 14% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 29% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 43% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.4 | 1.11 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.35 | 1.64 |
Away Team
Shimizu S-Pulse
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L D W |
1.18 |
| Home | D L W L D |
1.43 |
| Away | D D L D L |
0.93 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 36% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.39 | 2.71 | 2.07 |
| Scored | 1.11 | 1.43 | 0.79 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1.29 | 1.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 57% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 29% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 21% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 57% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.34 | 1.37 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.49 | 1.4 |
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