Sanfrecce Hiroshima welcome Shimizu S-Pulse to EDION Stadium on 11 April 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Japan J-League schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima operate with a flexible back three.
Shimizu S-Pulse favour an offensive setup focused on creating chances.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
However, Shimizu S-Pulse show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
Shimizu S-Pulse are significantly more effective at home than on their travels.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Similarly, Shimizu S-Pulse are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
There is little difference in Shimizu S-Pulse's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's matches have been highly entertaining, with goals flowing freely. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
In contrast, Shimizu S-Pulse's recent matches have shown a mixed pattern in terms of goals. Game tempo has varied from match to match.
Only small differences appear in Shimizu S-Pulse's match tempo home versus away.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Meanwhile, Shimizu S-Pulse have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
A strong home bias in Shimizu S-Pulse's attacking output.
