Shimizu S-Pulse vs JEF United: match statistics
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs JEF United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shimizu S-Pulse plays JEF United in J1 League (Japan). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: Iwagin Stadium.
Recent form
Shimizu S-Pulse has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. JEF United has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Shimizu S-Pulse scores 0.57 goals per game and allows 1.00. JEF United scores 0.86 and allows 2.29. Games in this league average 2.97 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 29% of Shimizu S-Pulse's games and 43% of JEF United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 14% and 57%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shimizu S-Pulse has the higher season xG average, 1.28 to 1.15 per game. Shimizu S-Pulse takes 11.0 shots per game, while JEF United takes 9.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Shimizu S-Pulse leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.43 goals per game after halftime. JEF United leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.29 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shimizu S-Pulse's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (2 goals). For JEF United, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
J1 League games average 2.97 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
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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
| Shimizu S-Pulse | JEF United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.17 | 0.23 |
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.
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.
JEF United is 51% better for: goals scored per game.
0.57 goals / game - Shimizu S-Pulse · 0.86 goals / game - JEF United
Shimizu S-Pulse is 129% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Shimizu S-Pulse · 2.29 goals / game - JEF United
Shimizu S-Pulse scores in 57% of games (4 of 7 games), while JEF United keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 games).
JEF United scores in 57% of games (4 of 7 games), while Shimizu S-Pulse keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 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 - Shimizu S-Pulse
Over / Under - JEF United
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.
Shimizu S-Pulse is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / game - Shimizu S-Pulse · 0.86 pts / game - JEF United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shimizu S-Pulse - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 29%. 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.
JEF United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 14%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* 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 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
Shimizu S-Pulse
JEF United
* 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
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Liga | JEF United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.57 | 2.97 | ▲ 3.14 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 29% | 60% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 14% | 54% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 22% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 29% | 70% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | • 86% | 86% | • 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Shimizu S-Pulse and JEF United play?
Shimizu S-Pulse face JEF United on September 19, 2026 in J1 League at Iwagin Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Shimizu S-Pulse vs JEF United?
Shimizu S-Pulse score 0.57 goals per game on average and JEF United 0.86. The J1 League average is 2.97 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 29% of Shimizu S-Pulse's matches and 43% of JEF United's.
What form are Shimizu S-Pulse and JEF United in?
Over the last 5 games Shimizu S-Pulse have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and JEF United 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shimizu S-Pulse vs JEF United?
The statistical background for Shimizu S-Pulse vs JEF United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.