Where and when is Urawa vs Shimizu S-pulse played?

Urawa vs Shimizu S-pulse is played on April 3, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Saitama Stadium 2002, in the J1 League.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 50% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

Urawa vs Shimizu S-pulse: prediction and stats

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 28Kick-off on April 3, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama

Urawa

Shimizu S-pulse

The Footlab model makes Urawa the favourite at 42%, against 27% for a draw and 31% for Shimizu S-pulse. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Urawa vs Shimizu S-pulse?

A very open match: only 31 Elo points separate Urawa (1,932) and Shimizu S-pulse (1,901).

Urawa win42 %

Draw27 %

Shimizu S-pulse win31 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Urawa have 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats; Shimizu S-pulse have 4, 4 and 7.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Urawa
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 26, 2026	Yamanashi Gakuin(home)	3-0	Emperor Cup
Aug 23, 2026	Machida Zelvia(away)	1-3	J1 League
Aug 15, 2026	Sanfrecce Hiroshima(home)	1-4	J1 League
Aug 7, 2026	Gamba Osaka(away)	3-4	J1 League
Aug 1, 2026	Omiya Ardija(home)	2-2	Friendlies Clubs

Shimizu S-pulse
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 26, 2026	Osaka(home)	2-1	Emperor Cup
Aug 22, 2026	Cerezo Osaka(away)	0-1	J1 League
Aug 15, 2026	Yokohama F. Marinos(home)	0-1	J1 League
Aug 8, 2026	Nagoya Grampus(away)	1-0	J1 League
Jul 18, 2026	Karlsruher SC(away)	3-1	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Urawa win(s), 4 draw(s), 0 Shimizu S-pulse win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Sep 23, 2025	Shimizu S-pulse 0-0 Urawa	J1 League
Apr 2, 2025	Urawa 2-1 Shimizu S-pulse	J1 League
Jun 18, 2023	Shimizu S-pulse 1-1 Urawa	J-League Cup
Mar 26, 2023	Urawa 1-1 Shimizu S-pulse	J-League Cup
Jul 16, 2022	Shimizu S-pulse 1-2 Urawa	J1 League
Apr 6, 2022	Urawa 1-1 Shimizu S-pulse	J1 League

Last archived meeting: Shimizu S-pulse vs Urawa on Sep 23, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Urawa score 1.7 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Shimizu S-pulse score 0.9 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 50% probability of over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Urawa	1.7	1.7	5	8/15	8/15
Shimizu S-pulse	0.9	1.3	1	9/15	6/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Urawa sit 19th in J1 League (0 points from 3 matches) and Shimizu S-pulse sit 15th (3 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
15	Shimizu S-pulse	3	1	0	2	1	2	3
19	Urawa	3	0	0	3	5	11	0

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Urawa vs Shimizu S-pulse?: The Footlab model makes Urawa the favourite at 42%, against 27% for a draw and 31% for Shimizu S-pulse.
Where and when is Urawa vs Shimizu S-pulse played?: Urawa vs Shimizu S-pulse is played on April 3, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Saitama Stadium 2002, in the J1 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 50% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.