Shimizu S-Pulse and Tokyo face each other on Saturday 10.04.2025, at 05:00 (UK Time), in a J1 League 2025 match. The game will take place at Shimizu S-Pulse's home ground, the IAI Stadium Nihondaira.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Shimizu S-Pulse and Tokyo, 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 Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo

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👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

After careful analysis of Shimizu S-Pulse and Tokyo, we predict that the match will go over 2.5 goals. This means the two teams are likely to score 3 or more goals combined.

The two attacks have been playing quite well of late, which is why we feel this is the best bet for this upcoming match.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

There is a significant gap in class and quality between Shimizu S-Pulse and Tokyo, which is all too clear in their recent statistics and performances. But despite this disparity, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

Tokyo has shown signs of promise in their past performances, enough to convince us that they can indeed take a point from their much stronger opponents in their upcoming matchup.

Shimizu S-Pulse preview

Shimizu S-Pulse heads into the match with the following record in the J1 League: in 32 matches, S-Pa secured 10 victories, 10 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.25 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Shimizu S-Pulse's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 22 victories so far.

Shimizu S-Pulse has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 72 goals, of which 34 were scored in the J1 League, resulting in an average of 1.06 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Koya Kitagawa, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Kai Matsuzaki has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, Shimizu S-Pulse has conceded 38 goals in the J1 League (an average of 1.19 per game) and 79 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.22 per match in the 2025 campaign.

Tokyo preview

Tokyo comes into the game with 32 matches played so far in the J1 League. They have secured 11 victories, 7 draws, and 14 losses, maintaining an average of 1.25 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 26 wins, 14 draws, and 27 losses.

Tokyo's attack has been highly effective, scoring 77 goals during this period. Of that total, 35 were netted in the J1 League, with an average of 1.09 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.15.

Tokyo's offensive system is led by Marcelo Ryan Silvestre dos Santos, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Soma Anzai. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 45 goals with an average of 1.41 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 90 goals in 67 matches, averaging 1.34 per match.

Head to head: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

Shimizu S-Pulse Team Logo

Shimizu S-Pulse

Japan - J1 League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D W W D

1.25

Home D D L W L

1.4

Away L W W D D

1.12

Away Team

Tokyo Team Logo

Tokyo

Japan - J1 League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W W D

1.25

Home L W W L L

1.41

Away W D D L W

1.07

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