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Shimizu S-pulse vs Cerezo Osaka: Match Preview

Shimizu S-pulse logo Shimizu S-pulse

1-1

HT 0-1

Cerezo Osaka logo Cerezo Osaka

Date

6 May 2026

Kickoff

07:03

Venue

IAI Stadium Nihondaira

Round

Regular Season - 15

Status

After penalties

Scheduled match window: approximately 07:03–09:03 EAT. Actual duration can vary because of added time, extra time, delays or interruptions.

Fixtures Hub's Pick

draw or Cerezo Osaka

High Confidence This pick comes from our featured prediction analysis. Backed by live match statistics, confirmed lineups, 3 head-to-head meetings, recent team form.

Match overview

High confidence

Shimizu S-pulse face Cerezo Osaka in J1 League in Japan. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, 6 May 2026 at 07:03 at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.

This pick comes from our featured prediction analysis. Backed by live match statistics, confirmed lineups, 3 head-to-head meetings, recent team form.

Key match trends

Both teams have scored in 2 of the last 3 meetings.

Head-to-head summary

Shimizu S-pulse wins

0

Draws

1

Cerezo Osaka wins

2

Average goals

3.67

Both scored

67%

Over 2.5 goals

67%

First-half goals

2

Meetings analysed

3

Shimizu S-pulse logo

Shimizu S-pulse

Rating 3.9/10

Played

6

Goals

7

Conceded

8

Both scored

50%

Clean sheets

1

Points rate

3.9/10

Cerezo Osaka logo

Cerezo Osaka

Rating 4.4/10

Played

6

Goals

6

Conceded

6

Both scored

33%

Clean sheets

3

Points rate

4.4/10

Match preview guide

Shimizu S-pulse vs Cerezo Osaka: form, H2H and match context

This J1 League match page combines the scheduled kickoff, recent results, head-to-head meetings, available lineups, match events and team statistics in one place. The sections above compare Shimizu S-pulse and Cerezo Osaka, with supported live updates and the final result added as the fixture progresses.

How to read recent form

Form markers summarise each team's latest recorded results. Compare the sequence, opponent level and home or away setting rather than relying on one result alone.

What H2H tells you

Head-to-head records show earlier meetings between the teams. They add historical context, but squads, coaches, venues and competition circumstances can change.

Continue exploring

Check the complete match schedule, active scores and recent results to understand where this fixture sits in the wider football calendar.

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Data coverage and prediction note

Match information depends on the data supplied for this competition and may be corrected as official updates arrive. Predictions are informational statistical opinions, not guaranteed outcomes; confirmed team news and lineups should be checked close to kickoff.