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On May 6, 2026, Shimizu S-Pulse will host Cerezo Osaka in what promises to be an intriguing Japan J1 League clash at the Nihondaira Soccer Stadium. Both teams aim to secure crucial points as the season unfolds.
Shimizu S-Pulse has seen a mixed bag in their recent performances, winning 2 of their last 5 matches. Their tactical approach emphasizes ball possession and building from the back, but they may need to sharpen their finishing to convert chances into goals consistently. The home advantage could play a key role, especially if they leverage their support to create a lively atmosphere.
Conversely, Cerezo Osaka is in better form, winning 3 of their last 5 encounters. Their attacking prowess is bolstered by quick transitions and effective counterattacks, making them a potent threat on the road. With odds slightly favoring the away side at 2.45 compared to Shimizu’s 2.63, the bookmakers recognize Cerezo’s current momentum.
The probability model offers a tantalizing glimpse into the match dynamics, predicting a 34.3% chance of a home win, a 26.9% chance of a draw, and a 38.4% probability of an away victory. While Cerezo may enter the match as favorites, the game remains finely balanced, and anything can happen in a league match.
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| Shimizu 36.6% |
Draw 28.6% |
Cerezo Osaka 34.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.56 | 3.38 | 2.75 | |
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2.52 | 3.2 | 2.68 | |
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2.52 | 3.32 | 2.68 | |
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2.5 | 3.1 | 2.7 | |
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2.57 | 3.23 | 2.77 | |
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2.63 | 3.35 | 2.45 |
Latest Results
| 02.05.26 Kyoto Sanga – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:2 29.04.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – V-Varen Nagasaki – 1:2 25.04.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Nagoya Grampus – 0:2 11.04.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2:1 penalties 05.04.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Shimizu S-Pulse – 0:3 |
03.05.26 Cerezo Osaka – Avispa Fukuoka – 2:1 penalties 29.04.26 Vissel Kobe – Cerezo Osaka – 0:1 penalties 25.04.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Cerezo Osaka – 2:1 18.04.26 Cerezo Osaka – Kyoto Sanga – 3:0 11.04.26 Gamba Osaka – Cerezo Osaka – 0:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 07.03.26 Cerezo Osaka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:0 penalties 09.11.25 Shimizu S-Pulse – Cerezo Osaka – 1:4 01.06.25 Cerezo Osaka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 4:2 26.06.22 Cerezo Osaka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:1 12.03.22 Shimizu S-Pulse – Cerezo Osaka – 1:3 |
Standings
2026
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | FC Tokyo | 14 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 29:13 | 32 |
| 2 | Kashima Antlers | 13 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21:9 | 32 |
| 3 | Verdy | 13 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 20:16 | 24 |
| 4 | Machida | 12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 20:18 | 24 |
| 5 | Kawasaki Frontale | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 20:25 | 20 |
| 6 | Urawa Reds | 14 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 20:19 | 18 |
| 7 | Mito | 14 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 21:28 | 18 |
| 8 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 14 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 21:26 | 16 |
| 9 | Kashiwa Reysol | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 16:21 | 11 |
| 10 | Chiba | 14 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 13:26 | 9 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 13 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 23:18 | 26 |
| 2 | Gamba Osaka | 15 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 28:21 | 25 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 13 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 23:19 | 22 |
| 4 | Cerezo Osaka | 14 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 17:14 | 21 |
| 5 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 21:19 | 20 |
| 6 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 14 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 18:19 | 20 |
| 7 | Okayama | 14 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 18:24 | 20 |
| 8 | Kyoto | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 20:18 | 19 |
| 9 | Avispa Fukuoka | 15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 18:27 | 18 |
| 10 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 13 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 13:20 | 16 |
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