Shimizu S-pulse
IAI Stadium Nihondaira · Est. 1991
Shimizu S-pulse's 2026 J1 League Campaign
Shimizu S-pulse finished a respectable 7th in the 2026 J1 League, amassing 24 points from 18 matches. Their record was a curious blend of eight wins, a solitary draw, and ten losses, painting a picture of a side that preferred the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat over the dull safety of stalemates.
With 23 goals scored and 25 conceded, their goal difference of minus two suggests a team that often found themselves in tight contests but occasionally on the wrong end of the scoreboard. Their form was a rollercoaster, featuring a three-game winning streak but also some less flattering losing runs. Home comforts seemed slightly more reliable, with five wins at home versus three away.
Looking ahead, Shimizu S-pulse will surely be keen to tighten their defence and convert some of those losses into draws or wins. With moments of promise sprinkled throughout the campaign, the foundations are there for a more consistent and competitive showing in the future.
Points trajectory
Manager
T. Yoshida
Japan
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
J1 League table
Shimizu S-pulse's 2026 J1 League Form
Shimizu S-pulse have had a rather streaky 2026 campaign in the J1 League, with their longest winning run stretching to three games. While they've managed eight wins, they've been far from consistent, losing 11 times and drawing only once — clearly, they're more inclined to drop points through defeats than stalemates.
Their home form is noticeably stronger, boasting five wins and just four losses, compared to three victories and seven defeats on the road. The goal difference sits marginally negative, reflecting a defence that has conceded slightly more than they've scored. Two clean sheets all season suggest they've struggled to keep opponents at bay.
Overall, Shimizu S-pulse’s season resembles a rollercoaster rather than a steady climb, with flashes of promise tempered by frequent setbacks. Hopefully, they can turn those losses into draws — or better — to improve their standing.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Biggest results
- Biggest home win3-1
- Biggest away win0-3
- Biggest home loss0-2
- Biggest away loss3-0
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Team Intelligence
Form & Record▾
Last 20 competitive
Injuries▾
No current injuries reported
Advanced Metrics▾
Current Streaks
Competitive matches only
Scored in 3 of last 5 games
Conceded in their last 5 games
No active streak
No active streak
Lost 3 of last 5 games
Drew 2 of last 5 games
Failed to score in 2 of last 5 games
Shimizu S-pulse's Home and Away Form in the 2026 J1 League
Shimizu S-pulse have shown a bit of a split personality when it comes to home and away performances this season. At home, they've been slightly more reliable, netting 14 goals and conceding 13, managing five wins and just one draw from ten games. Away, however, they’ve struggled more defensively, shipping 16 goals in eight matches and picking up only three wins with no draws.
Clean sheets are a rarity on both fronts, with just one at home and one away, suggesting that while their attack ticks over, the defence leaves something to be desired regardless of venue. Overall, their home advantage appears modest but noticeable, which might just be enough to keep the fans hopeful for a late surge.
Fipster's Record with Shimizu S-pulse
Fipster has started building its track record on Shimizu S-pulse this 2026 J1 League campaign, having graded one match so far. The model has delivered a single tick — that's right, a solid prediction without any stars or misses yet. It’s early days, but at least Fipster hasn’t put a foot wrong with the club.
With Shimizu sitting seventh after 18 games, the model will be keen to see if it can maintain its steady form in predicting the team's ups and downs over the rest of the season.
Venue
IAI Stadium Nihondaira
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Yuya OkiGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 |  Togo UmedaGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 30 |  Tomotaro SasakiGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 |  Sodai HasukawaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 |  Kengo KitazumeDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 |  Park Seung-WookDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 |  Yuki HondaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 |  Mateus BrunettiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 28 |  Yutaka YoshidaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 39 |  Ousseini Soumaila BadamassiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 51 |  Jelani Reshaun SumiyoshiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 70 |  Sen TakagiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 |  Zento UnoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 |  Kenta InoueMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 |  Matheus BuenoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 11 |  Hikaru NakaharaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 |  Masaki YumibaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 |  Kai MatsuzakiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 27 | Ryota HariuMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 33 | D. YujiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 44 |  Motoki NishiharaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 47 | Y. ShimamotoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 81 |  Kazuki KozukaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 97 | R. OhataMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 |  CapixabaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 |  Oh Se-HunAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 |  Riku GunjiAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 |  Kanta ChibaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 29 |  Ahmed Yalmazov AhmedovAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 38 |  Toshiki TakahashiAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 49 |  Koya KitagawaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 50 |  Alfredo Horacio Stephens FrancisAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
