Shimizu S-Pulse vs Urawa Reds - J-League
Fixture Preview - 23 September 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Shimizu S-Pulse welcomes Urawa Reds to IAI Stadium Nihondaira for a crucial J-League clash on Tuesday. Shimizu's recent form has been inconsistent, with just one win in their last five matches (DLDWL), leaving them vulnerable as they seek to climb the table. In contrast, Urawa Reds are on a solid run, having won three of their last five outings (LWWDW), which includes a strong away performance. A notable trend in their head-to-head encounters is the high likelihood of both teams scoring, with seven of the last ten matches featuring goals from both sides. This could be pivotal, as Shimizu will need to exploit their home advantage while Urawa aims to maintain their momentum. With both teams showing vulnerabilities at the back, this match could see plenty of action, making a bet on both teams to score an appealing option for those looking to capitalise on the attacking potential of both sides.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2025 | Urawa Reds | 2–1 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| July 16, 2022 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 1–2 | Urawa Reds | J-League |
| April 6, 2022 | Urawa Reds | 1–1 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| November 27, 2021 | Urawa Reds | 0–1 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| April 7, 2021 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 0–2 | Urawa Reds | J-League |
| September 23, 2020 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 1–2 | Urawa Reds | J-League |
| August 1, 2020 | Urawa Reds | 1–1 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| October 6, 2019 | Urawa Reds | 2–1 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| April 28, 2019 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 0–2 | Urawa Reds | J-League |
| August 19, 2018 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 3–3 | Urawa Reds | J-League |