Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Shimizu S-Pulse prepare to host Kyoto Purple Sanga on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 06:00, this JAPAN: J-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Shimizu S-Pulse, currently 9th in the standings with 0 points from 1 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 0 goals scored.

Kyoto Purple Sanga, sitting 6th with 1 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Shimizu S-Pulse and Kyoto Purple Sanga have been competitive, with Kyoto Purple Sanga claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Nagoya Grampus Eight, Shimizu S-Pulse recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Oki, Yoshida, Honda, Sumiyoshi, Hidaka, Bueno, Matsuzaki, Uno, Capixaba, Oh, Kitagawa. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Kyoto Purple Sanga's last outing came against Vissel Kobe, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a standard system. Their starting XI featured Ota, Sato, Suzuki, Tawiah, Fukuda, Saito, Matsuda, Pedro, Arai, Elias, Tulio. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Looking ahead, Shimizu S-Pulse are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Shimizu S-Pulse and Kyoto Purple Sanga are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Shimizu S-Pulse's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Kyoto Purple Sanga's games average 0.7 goals, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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