Shimizu S-Pulse and Tokyo Verdy face each other on Saturday 10.25.2025, at 06:00 (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 Verdy, 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 Verdy

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APWin Prediction

Over 1.5 Goals

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Shimizu S-Pulse to win

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy has all the makings of a competitive battle between two sides that are both eyeing an important win. But we are ever so slightly leaning toward Shimizu S-Pulse to win on the 1X2 market.

Shimizu S-Pulse will enjoy home advantage, which they have capitalised on with their strong form at home. They remain good value to win with their odds, and we expect them to pay out those odds with all three points at home.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

Based on our analysis, Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy looks like going to fall safely under 2.5 goals.

The statistics point to the match being more of a defensive struggle, with the two teams more likely to play cautiously than they are to go out and attack.

Shimizu S-Pulse preview

Shimizu S-Pulse heads into the match with the following record in the J1 League: in 34 matches, S-Pa secured 10 victories, 11 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 1.21 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 76 goals, of which 38 were scored in the J1 League, resulting in an average of 1.12 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. Matsuzaki Kai has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, Shimizu S-Pulse has conceded 44 goals in the J1 League (an average of 1.29 per game) and 85 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.27 per match in the 2025 campaign.

Tokyo Verdy preview

Tokyo Verdy comes into the game with 34 matches played so far in the J1 League. They have secured 11 victories, 9 draws, and 14 losses, maintaining an average of 1.24 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 22 wins, 17 draws, and 28 losses.

Tokyo Verdy's attack has been highly effective, scoring 47 goals during this period. Of that total, 22 were netted in the J1 League, with an average of 0.65 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.7.

Tokyo Verdy's offensive system is led by Itsuki Someno, the team's top scorer this season. The japanese forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Itsuki Someno. The forward has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 35 goals with an average of 1.03 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 69 goals in 67 matches, averaging 1.03 per match.

Head to head: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy

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

Home Team

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Shimizu S-Pulse

Japan - J1 League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D L D W

1.21

Home D D D L W

1.38

Away L L W W D

1.06

Away Team

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Tokyo Verdy

Japan - J1 League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W D L W

1.24

Home W D W L W

1.53

Away W L L D L

0.94

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Published on 24 October 2025, at 07:23 Last updated on 7 December 2025, at 19:04
Author: Gustavo Porto

Journalist since 2016, post-graduate during pandemic, and in love with football since child. Sporting was always part of the Gustavo's life, be practicing, watching, making the coverage, and a few years prae here, betting.