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As the J1 League approaches its mid-season stretch, Shimizu S-Pulse is set to host Fagiano Okayama on March 14, 2026, in a highly anticipated matchup at home. Shimizu S-Pulse enters the game struggling, having secured only one win in their last five outings. This lack of form may stem from defensive vulnerabilities that have surfaced in recent games, putting added pressure on their forwards to perform.
Conversely, Fagiano Okayama has shown slightly better form, notching two wins in their last five matches. Their recent performances indicate a balanced tactical approach, emphasizing a solid defense paired with opportunistic attacks. This could pose challenges for Shimizu, who need to address their defensive lapses to avoid being punished on the counter.
The bookmakers’ odds reflect a competitive matchup, with Shimizu S-Pulse at 2.28 for a home win and Fagiano Okayama slightly behind at 3.05 for an away victory. According to our model, there’s a 41.4% chance of a home win, a 27.7% chance of a draw, and a 31.1% likelihood of an away win. With both teams aiming to improve their standings, fans can expect an intriguing contest, though predicting the outcome remains uncertain.
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| Shimizu 41.5% |
Draw 27.6% |
Okayama 31% |
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Betting Odds
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2.28 | 3.43 | 3.05 |
Latest Results
| 07.03.26 Cerezo Osaka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:0 penalties 28.02.26 Gamba Osaka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 3:2 penalties 21.02.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Vissel Kobe – 1:0 14.02.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Kyoto Sanga – 1:2 penalties 08.02.26 Nagoya Grampus – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:0 |
07.03.26 Fagiano Okayama – Kyoto Sanga – 1:0 01.03.26 Fagiano Okayama – Nagoya Grampus – 2:1 penalties 22.02.26 Fagiano Okayama – Gamba Osaka – 1:2 14.02.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Fagiano Okayama – 2:1 penalties 07.02.26 Avispa Fukuoka – Fagiano Okayama – 2:1 penalties |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 06.12.25 Shimizu S-Pulse – Fagiano Okayama – 1:2 02.03.25 Fagiano Okayama – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:1 30.06.24 Shimizu S-Pulse – Fagiano Okayama – 3:1 28.04.24 Fagiano Okayama – Shimizu S-Pulse – 0:1 29.07.23 Shimizu S-Pulse – Fagiano Okayama – 1:0 |
Standings
2026
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9:4 | 13 |
| 2 | Urawa Reds | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 10 |
| 3 | FC Tokyo | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:5 | 10 |
| 4 | Machida | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 5 | Verdy | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10:9 | 8 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Frontale | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10:7 | 7 |
| 7 | Chiba | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4:8 | 5 |
| 8 | Mito | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7:12 | 4 |
| 9 | Kashiwa Reysol | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7:11 | 3 |
| 10 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5:11 | 3 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Gamba Osaka | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 2 | Nagoya Grampus | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:6 | 9 |
| 3 | Kyoto | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:5 | 9 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8:5 | 8 |
| 5 | Vissel Kobe | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 6 | Okayama | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:7 | 7 |
| 7 | Cerezo Osaka | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:4 | 6 |
| 8 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:9 | 6 |
| 9 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4:7 | 6 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4:12 | 2 |
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