The Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Shimizu won 3.
- Recent results have been tough for Shimizu (last 5 matches: 1 win).
- Performances by JEF United have been somewhat unpredictable lately (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
- Shimizu could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- In this matchup, Shimizu is considered the favorite to take the win.
- Confirmed absences for Shimizu: Ishikawa K. (Knee Injury).
- Confirmed absences for JEF United: Erison (Yellow Cards) Kida H. (Inactive) Ueda Y. (Knee Injury).
- In the last 6 head-to-head meetings, Shimizu has recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, with a goal aggregate of 12:8 (averaging 2:1.3 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Shimizu against this opponent, the record stands at 1 win, 2 draws, and 0 losses, with 5:3 goals (averaging 1.7:1 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashiwa Reysol | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10:4 | 6 | 12 |
| 2 | Kashima Antlers | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11:6 | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Machida | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13:3 | 10 | 10 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8:2 | 6 | 8 |
| 5 | FC Tokyo | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:7 | 1 | 7 |
| 6 | Vissel Kobe | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 | Kawasaki Frontale | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8:6 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 | Nagoya Grampus | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:5 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:7 | 0 | 6 |
| 10 | Cerezo Osaka | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | -2 | 6 |
| 11 | Mito | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:5 | 1 | 5 |
| 12 | Gamba Osaka | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:7 | -1 | 5 |
| 13 | Okayama | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:4 | -1 | 4 |
| 14 | Kyoto | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:8 | -2 | 4 |
| 15 | Avispa Fukuoka | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:6 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1:3 | -2 | 3 |
| 17 | Urawa Reds | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8:13 | -5 | 3 |
| 18 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:9 | -5 | 3 |
| 19 | Verdy | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2:6 | -4 | 2 |
| 20 | Chiba | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:13 | -11 | 0 |
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