Shimizu S-Pulse and Urawa Reds face each other in an official match of the 2025 J1 League season. The game takes place at IAI Stadium Nihondaira on Tuesday, 23/09/2025, at 10:00 (UK Time).

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Over 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Urawa Reds to win the 1st half

Urawa Reds will travel looking for a win against Shimizu S-Pulse. Even as the away side, expect Urawa Reds to be the primary aggressor in this match.

With Shimizu S-Pulse hardly in the best of form of late, Urawa Reds has the perfect opportunity to capture a half-time lead on their way to a win. So our betting tip is for Urawa Reds to win the first half.

Shimizu S-Pulse preview

Shimizu S-Pulse comes into the match having played 29 games in the J1 League so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 1.24 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 9 draws, and 12 losses.

Shimizu S-Pulse's attack has scored 37 goals during this period. Out of this total, 32 goals were scored in the J1 League, averaging 1.1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.16.

The offense system of Shimizu S-Pulse is led by Koya Kitagawa as the top scorer of the season. The japanese forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kai Matsuzaki, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 36 goals with an average of 1.24 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 41 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 1.28.

Urawa Reds preview

On the other hand, Urawa Reds comes into the match having played 29 games in the J1 League so far. They have recorded 13 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.62 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 8 draws, and 12 losses.

Urawa Reds's attack has scored 44 goals during this period. Out of this total, 39 goals were scored in the J1 League, averaging 1.34 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.29.

The offense system of Urawa Reds is led by Ryoma Watanabe as the top scorer of the season. The japanese midfielder has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Matheus Gonçalves Sávio, who has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 1.07 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 43 goals conceded in 34 matches, resulting in an average of 1.26.

Head to head: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Urawa Reds 

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Home Team

Shimizu S-Pulse Team Logo

Shimizu S-Pulse

Japan - J1 League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D D L D

1.24

Home D L W L D

1.43

Away W D D L D

1.07

Away Team

Urawa Reds Team Logo

Urawa Reds

Japan - J1 League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W L W W

1.62

Home W W D W W

2.33

Away L L W L L

0.86

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