Shimizu S-pulse
- Shimizu S-pulse will try to disrupt the solid structure of Tokyo Verdy 1969 with their varied tactics and tactical flexibility when the two sides meet at IAI Stadium on Saturday; our Shimizu S-pulse vs Tokyo Verdy 1969 prediction sees both sides aiming to dictate the rhythm.
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Recent form:
- 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last five J League 2025 outings.
- Coach Susumu Watanabe has shown an ability to change up formations and tactics as the match unfolds.
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Tactical setup:
- S-pulse have played with wing-backs a lot of the time this season to create width.
- They can switch to press high or move to a back five to tighten up at the other end.
Tokyo Verdy 1969
- Tokyo Verdy 1969 are on a two-match winning streak coming into this game after a 1-0 win at Shonan Bellmare followed a 1-0 home victory against Albirex Niigata. Additionally, the Shimizu S-pulse vs Tokyo Verdy 1969 betting tips highlight Verdy's momentum and recent defensive discipline.
- Their goals have been thin on the ground at times and they like to keep it tight and play a disciplined style, sitting back in a deep block and looking to press with patience and structure.
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Recent form summary:
- 3 wins in their last 5 J League 2025 games (D1, L1).
Head-to-Head
Shimizu S-pulse have won two of the three head-to-head matchups in J League 2025 with one draw .
Key Players
- Koya Kitagawa - 10 goals in 33 J League 2025 appearances.
- Kazuki Kozuka - 2 goals in the last five matches.
- Itsuki Someno - 4 goals in 33 J League 2025 contests, with 2 in the team's last six.
Betting Insights
- Blue Thunder (Shimizu) are 2.54 favorites for the win with Verdy at 3.05 and the draw at 3.07.
- The odds available on under 2.5 goals at 1.49 look a safer bet with a tight game expected, according to the latest Shimizu S-pulse vs Tokyo Verdy 1969 betting tips.
- Verdy average only 1.06 goals conceded away from home.
Prediction
With the head-to-head record and home advantage, Shimizu S-pulse have the slight edge and are predicted to edge Verdy in a tactical derby .
