Shimizu S-Pulse vs V-Varen Nagasaki – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:2
29/04/2026 at 00:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • J1 League - Round 13
  • Where to Watch on TV:
chinaChinaK-Ball
japanJapanAbemaTV, DAZN Japan

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.491.14
Ball possession
43%57%
Total shots
718
Shots on target
16
Big chances
21
Corner kicks
34
Passes
74% (255/345)83% (382/463)
Yellow cards
02
Red cards
10
Expected goals (xG)
0.491.14
xG on target (xGOT)
0.922.19
Total shots
718
Shots on target
16
Shots off target
17
Blocked shots
55
Shots inside the box
511
Shots outside the box
27
Hit the woodwork
00
Headed goals
01
Big chances
21
Corner kicks
34
Touches in opposition box
1031
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
01
Free kicks
710
Passes
74% (255/345)83% (382/463)
Long passes
30% (21/69)40% (19/47)
Passes in final third
61% (69/113)70% (105/149)
Crosses
13% (2/15)20% (4/20)
Expected assists (xA)
0.220.95
Throw ins
2031
Fouls
107
Tackles
64% (7/11)69% (9/13)
Duels won
4154
Clearances
2319
Interceptions
517
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
40
xGOT faced
2.190.92
Goals prevented
0.19-0.08

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 1)
  • 8', Sumiyoshi J. 🟥,
  • 21', 1 - 0, Shimamoto Y. ,
  • 27', Yamada R. 🟨,
  • 33', 1 - 1, Thiago , Arai I. (A),
  • 36', Onaga H. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 1)
  • 46', Kozuka K. , Hasukawa S. ,
  • 46', 1 - 2, Hasegawa M. , Dudu Giusti (A),
  • 61', Yamada R. , Yamasaki R. ,
  • 61', Dudu Giusti , Diego Pituca ,
  • 63', Yumiba M. , Uno Z. ,
  • 70', Shimamoto Y. , Capixaba ,
  • 72', Thiago , Iwasaki Y. ,
  • 83', Hidaka H. , Takahashi T. ,
  • 83', Park Seung-Wook , Honda Y. ,
  • 90+3', Yoneda S. , Takahata K. ,
  • 90+3', Matsumoto T. , Sawada T. ,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Shimizu S-Pulse
49.3%
Draw
27.7%
V-Varen Nagasaki
23%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
40.8% 28.6% 30.5%

Our Initial ML Estimation

36.9% 25.9% 33.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Shimizu S-Pulse has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+8.5%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Shimizu S-Pulse's performance.
  • V-Varen Nagasaki has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-7.5%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and V-Varen Nagasaki might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Shimizu S-Pulse than the current prediction. (-12.4%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Shimizu S-Pulse that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for V-Varen Nagasaki than the current prediction. (+10.7%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that V-Varen Nagasaki could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Shimizu S-Pulse - V-Varen Nagasaki Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.92
    (2.29)
    3.39
    (3.27)
    4.04
    (3.06)
    6.5%
    (7.1%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Shimizu S-Pulse - V-Varen Nagasaki?
  • Users Predictions: 9 users predict this event. Shimizu will win (votes: 7 - 77.8%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 22.2%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Shimizu: 50.6%100%.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 13th place) and 10 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 19th place)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Shimizu won 2.
    • Shimizu has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • V-Varen Nagasaki is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • V-Varen Nagasaki may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Shimizu is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
    • There will not play in Shimizu: Capixaba (Injury) Kitagawa K. (Injury) Matsuzaki K. (Injury)
    • There will not play in V-Varen Nagasaki: Emerson Deocleciano (Knee Injury)
    • In the last 9 head-to-head matches, Shimizu won 4 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 18:13. (average 2:1.4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Shimizu won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 6:4. (average 1.5:1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Shimizu S-Pulse - V-Varen Nagasaki were as follows:
    05.04.2026 V-Varen Nagasaki - Shimizu S-Pulse 0:3
    07.09.2024 Shimizu S-Pulse - V-Varen Nagasaki 1:1
    10.03.2024 V-Varen Nagasaki - Shimizu S-Pulse 4:1
    01.07.2023 Shimizu S-Pulse - V-Varen Nagasaki 3:2
    04.03.2023 V-Varen Nagasaki - Shimizu S-Pulse 1:1
    Latest results of Shimizu S-Pulse
    Latest results of V-Varen Nagasaki
    Japan J1 League Table
    2026

    East
    PlWWLLPts
    1Kashima Antlers141012123:1034
    2FC Tokyo14832129:1332
    3Machida13542221:2025
    4Verdy13630420:1624
    5Kawasaki Frontale14521620:2520
    6Urawa Reds14503620:1918
    7Mito14244421:2818
    8Yokohama F. Marinos14501821:2616
    9Kashiwa Reysol143101016:2111
    10Chiba14203913:269


    West
    PlWWLLPts
    1Vissel Kobe13713223:1826
    2Gamba Osaka15453328:2125
    3Nagoya Grampus14623325:2025
    4Cerezo Osaka14441517:1421
    5Sanfrecce Hiroshima14521621:1920
    6Shimizu S-Pulse14424418:1920
    7Okayama14424418:2420
    8Kyoto13431520:1819
    9Avispa Fukuoka15333618:2718
    10V-Varen Nagasaki14501814:2216

          Promotion ~ J1 League (Play Offs: )
          Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 3rd place)
          Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 5th place)
          Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 7th place)
          Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 9th place)