Prediction Sanfrecce Hiroshima - Shimizu S-Pulse today 12:00 24/10/2026.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima has maintained a consistent performance with an 80% win rate in their last 10 matches, scoring 24 goals (an average of 2.4 goals per game) and keeping clean sheets in 7 matches (an average of 0.8 goals conceded per game), demonstrating superior strength in both attack and defense.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima is ranked 3rd on the J1 League 2026-2027 table with 23 points from 11 matches, a goal difference of +15, reflecting their ability to control matches and maintain consistent performance.

Key players such as Akito Suzuki (7 goals, 4 assists), Shuto Nakano (19 tackles, 33 clearances), and Mutsuki Kato (3 goals, 3 assists) are performing impressively, creating cohesion and effectiveness in the team's play.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima has a high probability of scoring more than 2.5 goals at 63.64%, while maintaining 6 clean sheets (54.55%), indicating a balance between attack and defense.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima has maintained a stable 3-4-2-1 formation in their last 10 matches, with three defenders (Shuto Nakano, Hayato Araki, Sho Sasaki) and four midfielders (Naoto Arai, Hayao Kawabe, Yotaro Nakajima, Shunki Higashi) ensuring ball control and supporting defense.

The main "backbone" group (starting ≥8 matches) plays stably, but the dependence on these players (especially Akito Suzuki and Shuto Nakano) could pose a risk if they get injured.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima has 9 matches with goals (81.82%) and 7 matches without conceding goals (63.64%), indicating their ability to control the game but not yet at optimal levels in direct matches.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima suffered two heavy defeats (4-0 against V-Varen Nagasaki and 3-2 against Fagiano Okayama), highlighting their lack of concentration and defensive vulnerabilities that can be exploited when opponents seize rare opportunities

Sanfrecce Hiroshima received 9 yellow cards and 1 red card in 10 matches, with the red card from the 4-0 loss to V-Varen Nagasaki being a significant negative point, highlighting a lack of discipline on the field.

The reserve team lacks depth, with players like Takumu Kawamura, Shimon Kobayashi, and Takuma Asano failing to stand out, lacking the strength to officially compete or create flexible tactical changes.

The absence of Taichi Yamasaki (defender, 10 games missed), even though he's not a regular starter, could affect the three-man defense if the opponent employs high pressing or quick counterattacks

Shimizu S-Pulse has a four-game winning streak in the J1 League recently, indicating their ability to recover and maintain stable performance when participating in the main tournament.

Shimizu S-Pulse has a squad of key players who consistently perform with high professional standards, such as goalkeeper Togo Umeda (11 starts, 990 minutes), defender Hidehiro Sugai (16 clearances), and forward Oh Se-hun (2 goals, 1 assist, 83 successful duels).

Stable attacking performance with 14 goals in 10 matches, with 5 matches having 2 or more goals, demonstrating effective goal-scoring ability.

Shimizu S-Pulse is ranked 11th after 11 matches in the J1 League 2026-2027, reflecting an average position in the standings.

Shimizu S-Pulse maintains tactical flexibility, with the 4-3-3 formation being commonly used (5 out of 10 matches) and the ability to adapt their playing style depending on the opponent.

Average goal-scoring efficiency (1.4 goals per game) and relatively balanced ability to control the game, although not enough to take the team out of the middle group of the league table.

Shimizu S-Pulse suffered three heavy defeats (0-5, 1-2, 1-3) against strong opponents such as Machida Zelvia, Yokohama F. Marinos, and Kawasaki Frontale, highlighting a lack of focus in defense.

Shimizu S-Pulse has conceded 16 goals (an average of 1.6 goals per game) in their last 10 matches, with 3 heavy defeats occurring in the second half, reflecting a lack of solidity in the goalkeeping.

Poor disciplinary performance with 12 yellow cards and 2 red cards, especially in the 1-3 loss to Kawasaki Frontale and the 0-5 loss to Machida Zelvia, reveals tension and lack of control during confrontations.