Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse: match statistics
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sanfrecce Hiroshima plays Shimizu S-Pulse in J1 League (Japan). The game is scheduled for October 24, 2026.
Recent form
Sanfrecce Hiroshima has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Shimizu S-Pulse has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Sanfrecce Hiroshima scores 2.50 goals per game and allows 0.60. Shimizu S-Pulse scores 1.00 and allows 1.10. Games in this league average 2.92 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Sanfrecce Hiroshima's games and 50% of Shimizu S-Pulse's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 40%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sanfrecce Hiroshima has the higher season xG average, 2.28 to 1.27 per game. Sanfrecce Hiroshima takes 20.2 shots per game, while Shimizu S-Pulse takes 10.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Sanfrecce Hiroshima leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 1.70 goals per game after halftime. Shimizu S-Pulse leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.70 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Shimizu S-Pulse, it is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
J1 League games average 2.92 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima is 20% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Sanfrecce Hiroshima · 2 pts / game - Shimizu S-Pulse
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima is 150% better for: goals scored per game.
2.5 goals / game - Sanfrecce Hiroshima · 1 goals / game - Shimizu S-Pulse
Sanfrecce Hiroshima is 83% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.6 goals / game - Sanfrecce Hiroshima · 1.1 goals / game - Shimizu S-Pulse
Sanfrecce Hiroshima scores in 90% of games (9 of 10 games), while Shimizu S-Pulse keeps a clean sheet in 20% (2 of 10 games).
Shimizu S-Pulse scores in 70% of games (7 of 10 games), while Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps a clean sheet in 60% (6 of 10 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Over / Under - Shimizu S-Pulse
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima is 42% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.7 pts / game - Sanfrecce Hiroshima · 1.2 pts / game - Shimizu S-Pulse
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 70%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Shimizu S-Pulse - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +8 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Shimizu S-Pulse
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (J1 League).
Teams vs league
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Liga | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.10 | 2.92 | ▼ 2.10 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 55% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 60% | 25% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 67% | ▼ 40% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 87% | ▲ 90% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Sanfrecce Hiroshima's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against Shimizu S-Pulse. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Shimizu S-Pulse play?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima face Shimizu S-Pulse on October 24, 2026 in J1 League. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Shimizu S-Pulse?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 0, Shimizu S-Pulse won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima score 2.50 goals per game on average and Shimizu S-Pulse 1.00. The J1 League average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Sanfrecce Hiroshima's matches and 50% of Shimizu S-Pulse's.
What form are Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Shimizu S-Pulse in?
Over the last 5 games Sanfrecce Hiroshima have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Shimizu S-Pulse 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.