Shuto Nakano brings up game 150 as Shimizu S-Pulse meet Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Shimizu S-Pulse meet Sanfrecce Hiroshima at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Sunday 7:00am (J1 League). Shimizu S-Pulse have lost their last four.
The big picture
Shimizu S-Pulse come in 15th on the ladder with 14 points; Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 3rd on 30. Sanfrecce Hiroshima are the side higher up the table.
Shimizu S-Pulse are 12–19–3 in J1 League 2026, averaging 0.9 goals for and 1.4 against.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 21–10–2 in J1 League 2026, averaging 1.9 goals for and 1 against.
Form
Shimizu S-Pulse have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Tokyo Verdy 1969 0–1.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won four of their last five and most recently beat Mito Hollyhock 3–0.
Shimizu S-Pulse have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 7 times on our records since 2022: Shimizu S-Pulse 1, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3, 3 drawn.
Last time out (2026), Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 4–0 at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima.
Biggest margin between these two: Sanfrecce Hiroshima by 4 goals in 2026 (4–0).
Players to watch
For Shimizu S-Pulse, watch Oh Se-Hun (9 goals, 2 assists in 2026) and Yudai Shimamoto (4 goals, 1 assist in 2026).
For Sanfrecce Hiroshima, watch Akito Suzuki (15 goals, 9 assists in 2026) and Mutsuki Kato (7 goals, 5 assists in 2026).
Milestone watch
Shuto Nakano is set to play game 150.
At IAI Stadium Nihondaira
Shimizu S-Pulse have won 8 of their last 21 at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Sanfrecce Hiroshima go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
