Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga predictions, Feb 14, 2026

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As Shimizu S-Pulse prepares to host Kyoto Sanga on February 14, 2026, both teams will be eager to secure their first victory of the season following a disappointing start. Shimizu comes into this match after suffering a loss in their opening game, which has put pressure on them to bounce back on home soil at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.

Tactically, Shimizu S-Pulse is expected to leverage their home advantage, focusing on a strong defensive setup while seeking to exploit set pieces and counter-attacks. Conversely, Kyoto Sanga will look to establish possession and create scoring opportunities through intricate passing sequences. Both teams have shown vulnerabilities, having not secured a win in their respective recent appearances.

The bookmakers have set the odds at 2.89 for a home victory and 2.32 for an away win, indicating a slightly favorable perspective on Kyoto Sanga. This match presents an intriguing clash as both teams seek to find their form. With the stakes high and both sides needing to regroup, fans can expect a competitive fixture where any outcome remains plausible.

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Shimizu 32.3%

Draw 27.2%

Kyoto 40.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.88	3.4	2.28
	2.9	3.44	2.32
	2.88	3.25	2.3
	2.89	3.56	2.32
	2.9	3.5	2.28

Latest Results

08.02.26 Nagoya Grampus – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:0 06.12.25 Shimizu S-Pulse – Fagiano Okayama – 1:2 30.11.25 Shonan Bellmare – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:0 09.11.25 Shimizu S-Pulse – Cerezo Osaka – 1:4 25.10.25 Shimizu S-Pulse – Tokyo Verdy – 1:0

06.02.26 Kyoto Sanga – Vissel Kobe – 1:1 06.12.25 Kyoto Sanga – Vissel Kobe – 2:0 30.11.25 Yokohama FC – Kyoto Sanga – 0:1 09.11.25 Kyoto Sanga – Yokohama F. Marinos – 0:3 25.10.25 Kyoto Sanga – Kashima Antlers – 1:1

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Shimizu won 2.

Kyoto may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.

In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Shimizu won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 9:9. (average 1.1:1.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Shimizu won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 6:4. (average 1.5:1).

Latest Head To Head

20.09.25 Kyoto Sanga – Shimizu S-Pulse – 0:1 16.03.25 Shimizu S-Pulse – Kyoto Sanga – 1:2 10.07.24 Kyoto Sanga – Shimizu S-Pulse – 3:1 27.08.22 Shimizu S-Pulse – Kyoto Sanga – 1:0 22.06.22 Shimizu S-Pulse – Kyoto Sanga – 0:1

Standings

2026

East

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Kawasaki Frontale	1	1	0	0	0	5:3	3
2	Verdy	1	1	0	0	0	3:1	3
3	Urawa Reds	1	1	0	0	0	2:0	3
4	Machida	1	1	0	0	0	3:2	3
5	FC Tokyo	1	0	1	0	0	2:1	2
6	Kashima Antlers	1	0	0	1	0	1:2	1
7	Yokohama F. Marinos	1	0	0	0	1	2:3	0
8	Kashiwa Reysol	1	0	0	0	1	3:5	0
9	Mito	1	0	0	0	1	1:3	0
10	Chiba	1	0	0	0	1	0:2	0

West

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	1	1	0	0	0	3:1	3
2	Nagoya Grampus	1	1	0	0	0	1:0	3
3	Avispa Fukuoka	1	0	1	0	0	2:1	2
4	Vissel Kobe	1	0	1	0	0	2:1	2
5	Gamba Osaka	1	0	1	0	0	1:0	2
6	Kyoto	1	0	0	1	0	1:2	1
7	Okayama	1	0	0	1	0	1:2	1
8	Cerezo Osaka	1	0	0	1	0	0:1	1
9	Shimizu S-Pulse	1	0	0	0	1	0:1	0
10	V-Varen Nagasaki	1	0	0	0	1	1:3	0

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