Shimizu S-Pulse and JEF United face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 J1 League season. The game takes place at IAI Stadium Nihondaira on Saturday, 19/09/2026, at 10:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for S-Pa vs JEF United, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Shimizu S-Pulse vs JEF United

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👉 Our prediction is: Shimizu S-Pulse to win the 1st half

While the half-time market is not a particularly popular betting market, it does provide a good deal of value. And this is true for Shimizu S-Pulse vs JEF United, where we have Shimizu S-Pulse to win the first half as our best bet.

Shimizu S-Pulse has been quite a fast starter at home as they quickly put the pressure on their visitors in the opening minutes. That strategy should lead to a Shimizu S-Pulse taking an advantage into half-time.

S-Pa preview

Shimizu S-Pulse comes into the match having played 7 games in the J1 League so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 1 draws, and 4 losses.

Shimizu S-Pulse's attack has scored 6 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the J1 League, averaging 0.57 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.75.

The offence system of Shimizu S-Pulse is led by Se-Hun Oh as the top scorer of the season. The korean forward has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ryo Germain, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 8 goals conceded in 8 matches, resulting in an average of 1.

JEF United preview

On the other hand, JEF United comes into the match having played 7 games in the J1 League so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 0.57 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses.

JEF United's attack has scored 7 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the J1 League, averaging 0.86 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.88.

The offence system of JEF United is led by Kazuki Tanaka as the top scorer of the season. The japanese midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Daichi Ishikawa, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 2.29 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 17 goals conceded in 8 matches, resulting in an average of 2.13.

Head to head: Shimizu S-Pulse vs JEF United

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Home Team

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Shimizu S-Pulse

Japan - J1 League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L D L W

1.4

Home W D L W L

1.4

Away L L W L L

0.6

Away Team

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JEF United

Japan - J1 League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W L L D

1

Home W L D L W

1.4

Away D L L L W

0.8

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Published on 16 September 2026, at 20:16 Last updated on 16 September 2026, at 20:16
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.