Shimizu S-Pulse v Kyoto Sanga: everything you need to know
Shimizu S-Pulse meet Kyoto Sanga 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; Kyoto Sanga are 12th on 16. Kyoto Sanga 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.
Kyoto Sanga are 12–18–4 in J1 League 2026, averaging 1.2 goals for and 1.6 against.
Form
Shimizu S-Pulse have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Tokyo Verdy 1969 0–1.
Kyoto Sanga have won three of their last five and most recently beat Nagoya Grampus 2–0.
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 3, Kyoto Sanga 3, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2026), Kyoto Sanga won 2–0 at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera.
Biggest margin between these two: Kyoto Sanga by 2 goals in 2026 (2–0).
Players to watch
For Shimizu S-Pulse, watch Oh Se-Hun (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026) and Yudai Shimamoto (0.2 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026).
For Kyoto Sanga, watch Alex Negueba (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Marco Túlio (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).
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, Kyoto Sanga have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
