Kyoto Sanga vs Shimizu S-Pulse - J-League
Fixture Preview - 20 September 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Kyoto Sanga will host Shimizu S-Pulse at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera on Saturday, 20 September, in a J-League clash that promises to be intriguing. Kyoto enters the match in solid form, having secured four wins and a draw in their last five outings, showcasing a resilient attacking unit. In contrast, Shimizu has struggled, managing just two draws and three losses in their recent matches, which raises concerns about their defensive stability. A key angle to consider is the head-to-head record between these two sides. In their last ten encounters, Kyoto has the edge with four wins compared to Shimizu's three, and both teams have consistently found the net, with six of those matches seeing both teams score. Given Kyoto's current momentum and Shimizu's defensive vulnerabilities, the home side will be keen to exploit these weaknesses. If Kyoto can maintain their attacking prowess, they could secure a vital three points in front of their home crowd.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 27 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 50 |
| 4 |  Vissel Kobe | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 50 |
| 5 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 28 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 49 |
| 6 |  Kyoto Sanga | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 48 |
| 7 |  Urawa Reds | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 44 |
| 8 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 42 |
| 9 |  Fagiano Okayama | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 39 |
| 10 |  Cerezo Osaka | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 38 |
| 11 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 37 |
| 12 |  Gamba Osaka | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 37 |
| 13 |  Shimizu S-Pulse | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 32 |
| 14 |  Tokyo Verdy | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 31 |
| 15 |  FC Tokyo | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 30 |
| 16 |  Nagoya Grampus | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 28 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2025 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 1–2 | Kyoto Sanga | J-League |
| August 27, 2022 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 1–0 | Kyoto Sanga | J-League |
| May 14, 2022 | Kyoto Sanga | 0–0 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| October 16, 2010 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 1–1 | Kyoto Sanga | J-League |
| May 5, 2010 | Kyoto Sanga | 2–4 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| December 6, 2008 | Kyoto Sanga | 1–3 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| June 28, 2008 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 2–1 | Kyoto Sanga | J-League |
| August 29, 2006 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 1–0 | Kyoto Sanga | J-League |
| July 22, 2006 | Kyoto Sanga | 2–1 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |