Shimizu S-Pulse vs JEF United: match statistics
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs JEF United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Shimizu S-Pulse play JEF United in J1 League (Japan). The match date is 19 September 2026. Venue: Iwagin Stadium.
Current form
Shimizu S-Pulse: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. JEF United: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Shimizu S-Pulse scores 0.57 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. JEF United scores 0.86 and concedes 2.29. League average: 2.97 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Shimizu S-Pulse 29%, JEF United 43%. Over 2.5: Shimizu S-Pulse 14%, JEF United 57%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Shimizu S-Pulse has higher xG: 1.28 vs 1.15. Shimizu S-Pulse: 11.0 shots per match, JEF United: 9.9.
Match halves
Shimizu S-Pulse: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 0.43. JEF United: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 0.29.
Goals by minute
Shimizu S-Pulse: 61-75 (2 goals). JEF United: 31-45+ (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
J1 League: 2.97 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
Before the match
1X2 odds
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 match.
0.57 goals / match - Shimizu S-Pulse · 0.86 goals / match - JEF United
Shimizu S-Pulse is 129% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Shimizu S-Pulse · 2.29 goals / match - JEF United
Shimizu S-Pulse scores in 57% of matches (4 of 7 matches), while JEF United keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 matches).
JEF United scores in 57% of matches (4 of 7 matches), while Shimizu S-Pulse keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Shimizu S-Pulse
Over / Under - JEF United
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Shimizu S-Pulse · 0.86 pts / match - JEF United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shimizu S-Pulse - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
JEF United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 14%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Shimizu S-Pulse
JEF United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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 19 September 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.