Shimizu S-Pulse vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 February

Betiball's prediction for Shimizu S-Pulse vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce on 26 February 2025 (kick-off: 06:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Shimizu S-Pulse vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce preview before placing your bet.

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce: Starting Lineups Time : 26/02/2025 06:00

Shimizu S-Pulse
1 - 1
Finished
Hiroshima Sanfrecce
81' event KOZUKA Kazuki / Takashi Inui
81' event Kota Miyamoto / Zento Uno
74' event Motoki Nishihara / Kengo Kitazume
67' event Ahmed Ahmedov / Koya Kitagawa
67' event Hikaru Nakahara / Kai Matsuzaki
38' event Sen Takagi
12' event Hayato Araki
event 90+2' Sota Koshimichi / Hayato Araki
event 78' Germain Ryo
event 65' Tsukasa Shiotani
event 61' Sota Nakamura / Tolgay Arslan
event 61' Daiki Suga / Shunki Higashi
event 50' Tolgay Arslan
event 46' Tsukasa Shiotani / Naoto Arai
event 13' Sho Sasaki
81' event KOZUKA Kazuki / Takashi Inui
event 90+2' Sota Koshimichi / Hayato Araki
81' event Kota Miyamoto / Zento Uno
event 78' Germain Ryo
74' event Motoki Nishihara / Kengo Kitazume
event 65' Tsukasa Shiotani
67' event Ahmed Ahmedov / Koya Kitagawa
event 61' Sota Nakamura / Tolgay Arslan
67' event Hikaru Nakahara / Kai Matsuzaki
event 61' Daiki Suga / Shunki Higashi
38' event Sen Takagi
event 50' Tolgay Arslan
12' event Hayato Araki
event 46' Tsukasa Shiotani / Naoto Arai
event 13' Sho Sasaki
Shimizu S-Pulse Shimizu S-Pulse
Substitutions
#11 Hikaru Nakahara
#29 Ahmed Ahmedov
#55 Motoki Nishihara
#8 KOZUKA Kazuki
#6 Kota Miyamoto
#71 Yui Inokoshi
#28 Yutaka Yoshida
#3 Yuji Takahashi
#99 Douglas Willian da Silva Souza
Shimizu S-Pulse Shimizu S-Pulse Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce
13Shots13
1Shots on Goal3
12Fouls7
5Corner Kick6
7Free kick12
1Yellow card3
1Save0
11Successful Tackles23
15Interceptions8
11Long pass27
5Substitution4
12Shots off goal10
5Tackle15
9Dribbles8
18Throw-in27
382Passes572
80Attacks148
39Dangerous attacks47
3Corner Kicks(HT)3
Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce
Substitutions
#33 Tsukasa Shiotani
#18 Daiki Suga
#39 Sota Nakamura
#32 Sota Koshimichi
#26 Jung Min Gi
#3 Taichi Yamasaki
#40 Motoki Ohara
#5 Hiroya Matsumoto
#20 Shion Inoue
Commentary
90+2' Hiroshima Sanfrecce — substitution: Sota Koshimichi / Hayato Araki
81' Shimizu S-Pulse — substitution: KOZUKA Kazuki / Takashi Inui
81' Shimizu S-Pulse — substitution: Kota Miyamoto / Zento Uno
78' Germain Ryo - Hiroshima Sanfrecce receive a yellow card
74' Shimizu S-Pulse — substitution: Motoki Nishihara / Kengo Kitazume
67' Shimizu S-Pulse — substitution: Ahmed Ahmedov / Koya Kitagawa
67' Shimizu S-Pulse — substitution: Hikaru Nakahara / Kai Matsuzaki
65' Goal! Tsukasa Shiotani - Hiroshima Sanfrecce
61' Hiroshima Sanfrecce — substitution: Sota Nakamura / Tolgay Arslan
61' Hiroshima Sanfrecce — substitution: Daiki Suga / Shunki Higashi
50' Tolgay Arslan - Hiroshima Sanfrecce receive a yellow card
46' Hiroshima Sanfrecce — substitution: Tsukasa Shiotani / Naoto Arai
38' Sen Takagi - Shimizu S-Pulse receive a yellow card
13' Sho Sasaki - Hiroshima Sanfrecce receive a yellow card
12' Own goal! Hayato Araki - Shimizu S-Pulse

How We Build the Shimizu S-Pulse vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Shimizu S-Pulse vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce on 26 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 Hiroshima Sanfrecce 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 Hiroshima Sanfrecce'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 Hiroshima Sanfrecce sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

Explore More Predictions

Find every upcoming fixtures and predictions for this matchday, or browse all football predictions for today across every major league on Betiball.com.

View More View Less