Prediction Shimizu S-Pulse - FC Tokyo today 17:00 02/09/2026.

Japanese J1 League
Shimizu S-Pulse

Shimizu S-Pulse

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FC Tokyo

FC Tokyo

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Shimizu S-...
FC Tokyo
Opening
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Opening
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2.5
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Pre-match

Shimizu S-PulseShimizu S-Pulse
Positive30%
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Shimizu S-Pulse has a stable "backbone" in defensive and central midfield positions, with players such as Togo Umeda, Hidehiro Sugai, Yuki Honda, Tomoya Fujii, and Yudai Shimamoto maintaining good form in the last four matches.
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Shimizu S-Pulse demonstrates tactical flexibility by changing formations from 4-3-3 to 4-1-4-1 depending on the opponent, showing tactical adaptability despite a lack of clear consistency.
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In the most recent match, Shimizu S-Pulse secured a dramatic victory over FC Osaka (2-1) as part of the Emperor's Cup, demonstrating their ability to make a comeback when facing difficulties.
Neutral30%
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Shimizu S-Pulse is ranked 16th out of 18 teams in the J1 League after 4 matches, but this data is too short to comprehensively evaluate their season performance.
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The average goal-scoring rate of 1.1 goals per game and conceding 1.1 goals per game reflects the balance in both attacking and defensive phases, despite no standout features.
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The percentage of both teams scoring (BTTS) reached 50% in the last 10 matches, showing that their ability to create chances is not too bad but also not outstanding.
Negative40%
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Unstable performance with a 40% loss rate in the last 10 matches, particularly three heavy defeats against strong teams such as Kashiwa Reysol (0-1), Cerezo Osaka (0-1), and Yokohama F. Marinos (3-0)
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Weak defensive ability has led them to concede 11 goals in 10 matches (an average of 1.1 goals per game), with 3 matches lost by large score differences (0-1, 0-1, 3-0) against strong opponents
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Poor disciplinary record with 12 yellow cards and 1 red card in 10 matches, demonstrating a lack of control by the players and directly affecting their ability to control the game situation
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The attack has been inefficient, with only one goal in their last four matches (against Karlsruher), highlighting an over-reliance on lucky situations or weak opponents
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The absence of Kenta Inoue (central midfielder) and Yuji Takahashi (defender) creates a large gap at key positions, making the starting lineup struggle to maintain a stable playing style
FC TokyoFC Tokyo
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FC Tokyo has displayed a strong attacking style, scoring 19 goals in 10 recent matches (an average of 1.9 goals per game), with 70% of matches having three or more goals, showing their ability to capitalize on opportunities and effectively control the game.
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FC Tokyo has 3 clean sheets (out of 10 matches), reflecting a certain level of stability in the defense when facing teams that are not too strong
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The main players such as Motoki Nagakura and Marcelo are playing steadily, playing a key role in the team's style of play, with a total of 5 goals and 2 assists.
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FC Tokyo is currently ranked 5th in the J1 League 2026-2027 with 7 points after 4 matches, indicating a fairly positive start to the season and having the motivation to maintain a top position in the league.
Neutral30%
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FC Tokyo's performance has been average, with an unstable streak of results (4 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses in their last 10 matches), showing limited ability to maintain performance against strong opponents.
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The reserve team has not proven their value, with a clearly lower performance compared to the starting lineup, but the absence of Nicolai Vallys (injury) has not created a significant gap in the 4-4-2 formation
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The ability to control the game and create opportunities through corners (averaging 4.7 per match) is a strength, but they are unable to convert these into effective goals in balanced matches.
Negative30%
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FC Tokyo is prone to losing when facing strong teams, with two heavy losses (0-1 against Dortmund, 0-1 against Kashima Antlers) and a 1-5 loss to Machida Zelvia, highlighting a lack of solidity in the defense
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The defense has a high goal-conceding rate (15 goals in 10 matches, averaging 1.5 goals per match), with 4 losses out of the last 10 matches, reflecting a lack of stability in defense.
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FC Tokyo received a total of 7 yellow cards and 1 red card (including 2 yellow cards in the 2-2 draw against Cerezo Osaka), showing a lack of discipline in their play, particularly in situations leading to penalty cards.
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The ability to maintain stable results in balanced matches is still weak, with two draws (2-2 against Vissel Kobe, 2-2 against Cerezo Osaka) and a 1-3 loss to Cerezo Osaka, highlighting instability in decisive situations.
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Shimizu S-Pulse face a significant challenge due to the clear tactical disparity as FC Tokyo demonstrate stable attacking performance, superior ball control, and maintain a cohesive 4-4-2 formation, creating numerous dangerous opportunities. Meanwhile, Shimizu S-Pulse lack focus in both defense and attack, along with constant changes in tactical formation (4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 4-1-4-1), leading to a lack of cohesion in their system. FC Tokyo effectively utilize quick counterattacks and control the game flow thanks to their superior ball retention, while Shimizu S-Pulse can only create chances through set pieces but suffer from a lack of coordination in attack. The tactical dynamics show FC Tokyo have a clear advantage in organization and performance, while Shimizu S-Pulse are struggling with limitations in comprehensive playing ability.
Prediction for the match between Shimizu S-Pulse and FC Tokyo is 1-2.
Expert Prediction:
FC Tokyo-0.50 @2.03
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