Japan · J1 League · Matchweek 510:00

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Wednesday, 2 September 2026

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IAI Stadium Nihondaira · Referee Hiroki Kasahara, Japan · Analysis updated 08:45 UTC

Shimizu S-pulse vs FC Tokyo Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 0.70 expected goals for Shimizu S-pulse and 2.02 for FC Tokyo, a combined total of 2.72. That distribution gives FC Tokyo the largest share of the 1X2 market at 68%, with the draw at 20%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 51% for over 2.5 goals and 44% for both teams to score, with 0–2 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 68% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

FC Tokyo win

68.4% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

0.70 – 2.02

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Shimizu S-pulse home form

    10 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • FC Tokyo away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates FC Tokyo to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 68%, against 12% / 20% / 68% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 0.70 goals for Shimizu S-pulse and 2.02 for FC Tokyo, a combined 2.72 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Shimizu S-pulse win12%
Draw20%
FC Tokyo win68%

Double chance 1X

32%

Double chance 12

80%

Double chance X2

88%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals76%
Over 2.5 goals51%
Over 3.5 goals29%
Both teams to score44%

Correct score

  • 0–213.4%
  • 0–113.3%
  • 1–29.4%
  • 1–19.3%
  • 0–39.0%

Recent form

Shimizu S-pulse

  • 2026-10-24T05:00:00.000Z · A vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima · 0-4 (L)
  • 2026-10-21T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Machida Zelvia · 0-5 (L)
  • 2026-10-17T04:00:00.000Z · H vs Gamba Osaka · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-10-14T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Yokohama F. Marinos · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-11T06:00:00.000Z · A vs Mito Hollyhock · 2-1 (W)

FC Tokyo

  • 2026-10-25T07:00:00.000Z · H vs Mito Hollyhock · 6-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-21T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Kashiwa Reysol · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-10-17T05:00:00.000Z · A vs Tokyo Verdy · 4-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-14T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Mito Hollyhock · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-10-10T06:00:00.000Z · H vs Urawa · 3-0 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

J1 League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Machida Zelvia128312027
2FC Tokyo128311927
3Sanfrecce Hiroshima128221926
4Kashiwa Reysol12813625
5Vissel Kobe12723723
6Kawasaki Frontale12642722
7Urawa12705-221
8Kashima12624420
9Yokohama F. Marinos12462418
10Fagiano Okayama12516-216
11Nagoya Grampus12426-414
12Cerezo Osaka12354-714
13Shimizu S-pulse12426-1014
14V-varen Nagasaki12336-412
15Gamba Osaka12255-711
16Kyoto Sanga12246-810
17Mito Hollyhock12237-109
18Tokyo Verdy12156-128
19Avispa Fukuoka12219-87
20JEF United Chiba12147-127

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is FC Tokyo win, at 68.4%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–2.

It puts both teams scoring at 44% and over 2.5 goals at 51%.

A 68% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.