V-Varen Nagasaki vs Shimizu S-Pulse predictions, Apr 05, 2026

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As V-Varen Nagasaki prepares to host Shimizu S-Pulse in the J1 League on April 5, 2026, both teams enter this matchup with solid recent performances, each winning three of their last five matches. V-Varen Nagasaki, playing at home, will look to leverage their advantage at the Transcosmos Stadium, which has historically been a supportive environment for the team.

Tactically, V-Varen has shown resilience, effectively blending defensive stability with swift counter-attacks. Meanwhile, Shimizu S-Pulse has demonstrated an ability to control possession, utilizing their midfielders to dictate the pace of the game. This battle between V-Varen’s pragmatic approach and Shimizu’s ball-centric style may prove pivotal in determining the outcome.

Current betting odds suggest a competitive match, with V-Varen priced at 2.66 for a home win and Shimizu slightly favored at 2.52 for an away victory. The predictive model indicates a 35.6% chance of a home win and a 37.5% probability for an away victory, with a draw at 26.9%. A predicted final score of 1:1 reflects the potential for fierce competition and tactical battles on the field. As both teams aim to secure crucial points, fans can expect an engaging encounter in Nagasaki.

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V-Varen Nagasaki 35.3%

Draw 27%

Shimizu 37.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Japan J1 League Shimizu S-Pulse: 0.98% V-Varen Nagasaki: 0.98%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.71	3.55	2.54
	2.62	3.45	2.45
	2.65	3.44	2.48
	2.63	3.3	2.45
	2.65	3.55	2.5

Latest Results

21.03.26 Fagiano Okayama – V-Varen Nagasaki – 0:1 18.03.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Kyoto Sanga – 1:2 15.03.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Avispa Fukuoka – 1:0 08.03.26 Gamba Osaka – V-Varen Nagasaki – 3:2 28.02.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Cerezo Osaka – 1:0

22.03.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 3:1 18.03.26 Avispa Fukuoka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:2 penalties 14.03.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Fagiano Okayama – 2:1 penalties 07.03.26 Cerezo Osaka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:0 penalties 28.02.26 Gamba Osaka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 3:2 penalties

Facts

Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 11th place) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 7th place)).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, V-Varen Nagasaki won 1.

Both teams have been playing unpredictably.

Shimizu may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

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

In the last 8 head-to-head matches, V-Varen Nagasaki won 2 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 13:15. (average 1.6:1.9).

Including home matches between the teams, V-Varen Nagasaki won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 9:9. (average 2.3:2.3).

Latest Head To Head

07.09.24 Shimizu S-Pulse – V-Varen Nagasaki – 1:1 10.03.24 V-Varen Nagasaki – Shimizu S-Pulse – 4:1 01.07.23 Shimizu S-Pulse – V-Varen Nagasaki – 3:2 04.03.23 V-Varen Nagasaki – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:1 01.12.18 V-Varen Nagasaki – Shimizu S-Pulse – 4:4

Standings

2026

East

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Kashima Antlers	8	7	0	1	0	15:5	22
2	Machida	8	4	2	1	1	15:13	17
3	FC Tokyo	8	3	3	1	1	13:8	16
4	Verdy	8	3	2	0	3	12:11	13
5	Urawa Reds	8	3	0	2	3	11:10	11
6	Kawasaki Frontale	8	2	2	1	3	13:15	11
7	Yokohama F. Marinos	8	3	0	0	5	12:12	9
8	Kashiwa Reysol	8	2	1	0	5	12:13	8
9	Mito	8	1	1	3	3	9:17	8
10	Chiba	8	1	0	2	5	6:14	5

West

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Vissel Kobe	8	4	1	2	1	14:9	16
2	Kyoto	8	3	2	1	2	12:9	14
3	Gamba Osaka	8	2	3	2	1	14:13	14
4	Shimizu S-Pulse	8	2	2	3	1	11:10	13
5	Nagoya Grampus	8	3	1	2	2	12:12	13
6	V-Varen Nagasaki	8	4	0	0	4	10:11	12
7	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	8	3	1	0	4	13:12	11
8	Cerezo Osaka	8	2	2	1	3	9:8	11
9	Okayama	8	2	1	3	2	9:11	11
10	Avispa Fukuoka	8	0	2	1	5	8:17	5

Japan J1 League Outrights

1. Kashima Antlers: 2.63 (30.25%)

2. Vissel Kobe: 5.5 (14.46%)

3. Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 6.5 (12.24%)

4. Kyoto: 7 (11.36%)

5. Machida Zelvia: 11 (7.23%)

6. FC Tokyo: 13 (6.12%)

7. Gamba Osaka: 21 (3.79%)

8. Nagoya Grampus: 21 (3.79%)

9. Urawa Reds: 41 (1.94%)

10. Kawasaki Frontale: 51 (1.56%)

11. Verdy: 51 (1.56%)

12. Kashiwa Reysol: 67 (1.19%)

13. Shimizu S-Pulse: 81 (0.98%)

14. V-Varen Nagasaki: 81 (0.98%)

15. Cerezo Osaka: 101 (0.79%)

16. Okayama: 101 (0.79%)

17. Yokohama F. Marinos: 201 (0.4%)

18. Mito: 251 (0.32%)

19. Avispa Fukuoka: 501 (0.16%)

20. Chiba: 751 (0.11%)

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