Shimizu S-pulse are sixth in J League 2026 on 17 points after 12 games , while 10th placed V-Varen Nagasaki have 12 points from 11 matches .
Shimizu S-pulse
S-pulse have won two, drawn two and lost one of their five home games so far this term, averaging 1.20 goals per game scored and 1.00 per game conceded.
V-Varen Nagasaki
V-Varen are on a run of one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five matches.
Head-to-Head
S-pulse took three points away in the most recent head-to-head with a 3-0 victory at V-Varen just two weeks ago in J League 2026.
Key Players
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Se-Hun Oh
- In Se-Hun Oh, the hosts have a reliable goalscorer who can always be expected to find a way through and he is in red-hot form with six goals in 11 league matches, having scored four of his team’s last seven.
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Matheus Jesus
- Matheus Jesus is their main outlet up front with four goals in 11 appearances.
Betting Insights
- S-pulse look like an excellent value bet to take the points based on recent form and the latest meeting.
- Both Teams to Score - Yes and Over 2.5 goals are recommended markets for this clash.
Prediction
S-pulse should extend their dominance over V-Varen Nagasaki when they clash at the IAI Stadium in mid-week.
