Preview Shimizu S-Pulse VS Kyoto Sanga FC
Posted Thursday, February 12, 2026 by 7M Sport
[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Strength]:
1. Shimizu S-Pulse suffered a defeat in the opening round of the new season's league. Playing at home this time, the team will strive for a victory to boost the morale of the entire squad, showing strong determination.
[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Weakness]:
1. Shimizu S-Pulse lost 0-1 to Nagoya Grampus in the opening round of the new season's league, unfortunately suffering a setback in the new season. Combined with three consecutive losses at the end of the previous season, the team have lost all of their last four official matches, indicating a relatively poor form.
2. Shimizu S-Pulse lost both of their previous two home matches, and their performance at home has been unsatisfactory.
3. In their last five matches, Shimizu S-Pulse scored 3 goals and conceded 8, indicating poor offensive performance and unstable defense.
4. In the last five years, the two teams have faced each other six times, with Shimizu S-Pulse winning 2, drawing 1, and losing 3, slightly at a disadvantage.
5. Shimizu S-Pulse have lost the game data in their last four matches, with their performance falling below external expectations.
[(Kyoto Sanga FC) Strength]:
1. Kyoto Sanga lost to Vissel Kobe in a penalty shootout in their last match, also experiencing a setback in the opening round of the new season. In this match, the team will aim to secure their first win of the new season, demonstrating strong determination.
2. Marco Tulio performed well in the last match, scoring the equalizing goal to help the team draw with their opponents in regular time.
3. Kyoto Sanga achieved 4 wins and 2 draws in their last six away matches, demonstrating solid away performances.
4. In their last five matches, Kyoto Sanga scored 5 goals and conceded 5, indicating decent offensive and defensive performances.
5. Kyoto Sanga have won the game data in their last three matches, with their performance meeting external expectations.
[(Kyoto Sanga FC) Weakness]:
1. In the opening round of the new season's league, Kyoto Sanga drew 1-1 with Vissel Kobe in regular time but ultimately lost to their opponents in a penalty shootout, unfortunately suffering a setback in the new season.
[Tips]:
Shimizu S-Pulse suffered a defeat in the opening round of the new season's league, and have lost all of their last four official matches, which has significantly impacted the team's form and morale. Kyoto Sanga also experienced a setback in the opening round of the new season's league, losing to Vissel Kobe in a penalty shootout. However, their previous away performances have been impressive, and their away form deserves recognition. The AH line is -0.25 for the away side, which is in favor of Kyoto Sanga. Considering the recent form of both teams, Kyoto Sanga are expected to win this match.
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