Shimizu vs Tokyo Verdy 07.11.2026: Prediction, Betting Tips and Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse enter Round 14 of the J1 League still searching for a way out of a three-match losing run, and the visit of modest Tokyo Verdy gives the hosts a chance to put points on the board. The question is whether they can take advantage against a side that is still battling near the foot of the Japanese top flight.

Shimizu S-Pulse: No Goals, No Points

Takayuki Yoshida’s team has 14 points and sits 13th in the table. The orange-clad side has now gone three league rounds without scoring, and 11 goals have gone in at the other end across those matches. Four points separate the club from the relegation zone, so the coaching staff still has time to repair the situation.

Round 13 brought another disappointing display, a 0:2 away defeat to Kyoto. Over the 90 minutes, Yoshida’s players did not manage a single shot on target. With that kind of finishing, even a draw would be a naive hope. The club clearly needs serious work on converting its chances.

Tokyo Verdy: Belief and Momentum

Tokyo Verdy have taken seven points from their last three rounds and have moved out of the relegation zone. The club has 11 points and occupies 17th place. The Greens have won two J1 games in succession and have made clear they will not give up their place in the Japanese elite without a fight.

In the previous round they won 2:1 away at Varen Nagasaki. It was a very good performance, built on disciplined defending and dangerous counterattacks. Away victories are rare for this side, which makes those three points even more valuable. Across the match, Tokyo Verdy took five corners, fired 15 shots at the opponent’s goal and put three of them on target.

Prediction and Bet

Main prediction: The draw at 3.20. Shimizu have lost three straight matches by a combined 0:11. That is a huge blow to the pride of Yoshida, a well-decorated coach. We believe he can lead the team out of crisis and correct the situation. Tokyo Verdy, for their part, have found their game, believe in themselves and have gone three J1 rounds without defeat. We expect a very stubborn, even contest and believe the sides will share the points. The bet is a draw at 3.20.

Total prediction: Shimizu average only 0.77 goals scored per match in the current league season and concede 1.69. Tokyo Verdy average 0.85 goals per match, while opponents put 1.69 goals into the visitors’ net per J1 game. The average total-goal figures in matches involving the two clubs are 2.46 and 2.54 respectively. Goals are coming with great difficulty for both teams, so the play is under 2.5 at 1.60.