Shimizu S-Pulse vs Albirex Niigata: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 February

Betiball's prediction for Shimizu S-Pulse vs Albirex Niigata on 22 February 2025 (kick-off: 01:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Shimizu S-Pulse vs Albirex Niigata preview before placing your bet.

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Albirex Niigata: Starting Lineups Time : 22/02/2025 01:00

Shimizu S-Pulse
2 - 0
Finished
Albirex Niigata
79' event Ahmed Ahmedov / Koya Kitagawa
70' event Douglas Willian da Silva Souza / Capixaba
70' event KOZUKA Kazuki / Takashi Inui
63' event Kota Miyamoto / Zento Uno
62' event Kai Matsuzaki
46' event Kai Matsuzaki / Hikaru Nakahara
45+2' event Capixaba
event 86' Yuto Horigome / Kento Hashimoto
event 78' Miguel Silveira dos Santos
event 77' Ken Yamura / Kaito Taniguchi
event 77' Jason Geria / Motoki Hasegawa
event 66' Miguel Silveira dos Santos / Shusuke Ota
event 46' Taiki Arai / Jin Okumura
event 34' Kento Hashimoto
event 26' Hiroki Akiyama
event 26' Hiroki Akiyama Card changed
79' event Ahmed Ahmedov / Koya Kitagawa
event 86' Yuto Horigome / Kento Hashimoto
70' event Douglas Willian da Silva Souza / Capixaba
event 78' Miguel Silveira dos Santos
70' event KOZUKA Kazuki / Takashi Inui
event 77' Ken Yamura / Kaito Taniguchi
63' event Kota Miyamoto / Zento Uno
event 77' Jason Geria / Motoki Hasegawa
62' event Kai Matsuzaki
event 66' Miguel Silveira dos Santos / Shusuke Ota
46' event Kai Matsuzaki / Hikaru Nakahara
event 46' Taiki Arai / Jin Okumura
45+2' event Capixaba
event 34' Kento Hashimoto
event 26' Hiroki Akiyama
event 26' Hiroki Akiyama Card changed
Shimizu S-Pulse Shimizu S-Pulse
Substitutions
#19 Kai Matsuzaki
#6 Kota Miyamoto
#8 KOZUKA Kazuki
#99 Douglas Willian da Silva Souza
#29 Ahmed Ahmedov
#71 Yui Inokoshi
#5 Kengo Kitazume
#28 Yutaka Yoshida
#3 Yuji Takahashi
Shimizu S-Pulse Shimizu S-Pulse Albirex Niigata Albirex Niigata
14Shots6
4Shots on Goal5
9Fouls11
7Corner Kick6
11Free kick9
1Offside0
0Yellow card2
0Red card1
5Save2
15Successful Tackles13
12Interceptions9
16Long pass23
1Assist0
5Substitution5
10Shots off goal1
11Tackle5
4Dribbles6
14Throw-in22
586Passes391
122Attacks92
57Dangerous attacks29
4Corner Kicks(HT)5
Albirex Niigata Albirex Niigata
Substitutions
#22 Taiki Arai
#20 Miguel Silveira dos Santos
#2 Jason Geria
#9 Ken Yamura
#31 Yuto Horigome
#21 Ryuga Tashiro
#35 Kazuhiko Chiba
#33 Yoshiaki Takagi
#13 Riku Ochiai
Commentary
86' Albirex Niigata — substitution: Yuto Horigome / Kento Hashimoto
79' Shimizu S-Pulse — substitution: Ahmed Ahmedov / Koya Kitagawa
78' Miguel Silveira dos Santos - Albirex Niigata receive a yellow card
77' Albirex Niigata — substitution: Ken Yamura / Kaito Taniguchi
77' Albirex Niigata — substitution: Jason Geria / Motoki Hasegawa
70' Shimizu S-Pulse — substitution: Douglas Willian da Silva Souza / Capixaba
70' Shimizu S-Pulse — substitution: KOZUKA Kazuki / Takashi Inui
66' Albirex Niigata — substitution: Miguel Silveira dos Santos / Shusuke Ota
63' Shimizu S-Pulse — substitution: Kota Miyamoto / Zento Uno
62' Goal! Kai Matsuzaki - Shimizu S-Pulse
46' Shimizu S-Pulse — substitution: Kai Matsuzaki / Hikaru Nakahara
46' Albirex Niigata — substitution: Taiki Arai / Jin Okumura
45+2' Goal! Capixaba - Shimizu S-Pulse
34' Kento Hashimoto - Albirex Niigata receive a yellow card
26' Hiroki Akiyama - Albirex Niigata receive a red card
26' VAR review - Albirex Niigata

How We Build the Shimizu S-Pulse vs Albirex Niigata Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Shimizu S-Pulse vs Albirex Niigata on 22 February 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Albirex Niigata Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Shimizu S-Pulse's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Albirex Niigata's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Shimizu S-Pulse and Albirex Niigata sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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