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Shimizu S-Pulse

J-League - 2025

Shimizu S-Pulse Playing Style Analysis

Shimizu S-Pulse employs a balanced approach across all areas playing style in the J-League, earning an overall performance rating of 48.5/100. This tactical approach has been analyzed across 19 matches in the 2025 season.

Key Tactical Strengths

Shimizu S-Pulse's primary strengths lie in set piece threat (88.4% percentile) . These metrics position them among the top performers in the J-League for these aspects of play.

Areas for Tactical Development

Analysis reveals opportunities for improvement in progressive passing (18.9% percentile), defensive solidity (15.8% percentile) . These represent the primary focus areas for Shimizu S-Pulse's tactical development.

Shimizu S-Pulse 2025 Season Performance

In the 2025 J-League season, Shimizu S-Pulse has been analyzed across 19 matches, providing comprehensive insights into their tactical approach and performance levels.

The team averages 1.19 expected goals (xG) per match, indicating their attacking threat level in the J-League.

With an average 50.5% ball possession, Shimizu S-Pulse demonstrates their preferred tempo and control style in matches.

Shimizu S-Pulse Next Match: June 15, 2025

Shimizu S-Pulse faces Gamba Osaka at home on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 09:30 UTC in the J-League.

Given Shimizu S-Pulse's balanced approach across all areas approach, this match will test their tactical setup against Gamba Osaka's style of play.

Team Playing Style

Playing Style Analysis

Balanced approach across all areas

Overall Performance Rating: 48.5/100
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Key Strengths:
  • Set Piece Threat (88.4%)
Areas for Improvement:
  • Progressive Passing (18.9%)
  • Defensive Solidity (15.8%)

Team Performance Analytics

Season Overview

Games Analyzed 19
Avg xG per Game 1.19
Avg Possession 50.5%

Last 10 Games

Games Analyzed 10
Avg xG per Game 1.24
Avg Possession 48.0%

League Comparison

Expected Goals (xG)
1.19 vs 1.19
47%
+0.3%
Non-Penalty xG
0.94 vs 1.12
21%
-16.2%
Expected Goals on Target
0.93 vs 1.07
21%
-12.7%
Goals per Game
1.4 vs 1.2
79%
+14.2%
Total Shots
11.6 vs 11.5
58%
+0.3%
Shots on Target
3.1 vs 3.6
21%
-14.7%
Shots Inside Box
7.3 vs 7.3
58%
+0.0%
Big Chances Created
2.5 vs 1.9
90%
+32.0%
Big Chances Missed
1.1 vs 1.2
26%
-13.5%
Assists
0.8 vs 1.0
26%
-20.4%
Key Passes
7.8 vs 8.3
37%
-5.7%
Possession %
50.5 vs 50.0
53%
+0.9%
Total Passes
449 vs 437
58%
+2.7%
Successful Passes
359 vs 344
58%
+4.5%
Pass Accuracy %
79.0 vs 77.2
63%
+2.3%
Long Passes
46.9 vs 58.6
5%
-20.0%
Successful Long Passes
15.7 vs 22.1
0%
-29.0%
Total Attacks
102.3 vs 100.2
74%
+2.1%
Dangerous Attacks
49.9 vs 47.1
68%
+6.0%
Corners
5.2 vs 4.7
68%
+11.5%
Total Crosses
17.9 vs 17.9
68%
+0.3%
Accurate Crosses
4.4 vs 4.2
68%
+4.3%
Successful Dribbles
7.3 vs 6.0
95%
+22.9%
Tackles
12.4 vs 15.6
0%
-20.4%
Interceptions
8.8 vs 8.7
63%
+1.0%
Duels Won
49.1 vs 51.2
42%
-4.0%
Fouls Committed
10.0 vs 10.9
32%
-8.6%
Offsides
1.6 vs 1.7
37%
-7.3%
Expected Goals Against
1.30 vs 1.18
84%
+10.5%
Expected Goal Difference
-0.02 vs -0.00
58%
+948.9%
Shooting Performance
-0.26 vs -0.12
10%
+118.4%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.05 vs 0.05
42%
-7.2%
Expected Goals (xG)
1.24 vs 1.19
L10
+4.2%
Non-Penalty xG
1.00 vs 1.12
L10
-11.0%
Expected Goals on Target
0.95 vs 1.07
L10
-11.5%
Goals per Game
1.6 vs 1.2
L10
+33.6%
Total Shots
11.3 vs 11.5
L10
-2.1%
Shots on Target
3.2 vs 3.6
L10
-12.1%
Shots Inside Box
7.8 vs 7.3
L10
+6.6%
Big Chances Created
2.0 vs 1.9
L10
+6.7%
Big Chances Missed
1.1 vs 1.2
L10
-10.4%
Assists
0.9 vs 1.0
L10
-7.9%
Key Passes
7.4 vs 8.3
L10
-9.8%
Possession %
48.0 vs 50.0
L10
-4.0%
Total Passes
411 vs 437
L10
-6.1%
Successful Passes
328 vs 344
L10
-4.5%
Pass Accuracy %
78.7 vs 77.2
L10
+1.9%
Long Passes
47.3 vs 58.6
L10
-19.3%
Successful Long Passes
16.4 vs 22.1
L10
-25.8%
Total Attacks
98.0 vs 100.2
L10
-2.2%
Dangerous Attacks
44.4 vs 47.1
L10
-5.8%
Corners
4.0 vs 4.7
L10
-14.4%
Total Crosses
16.4 vs 17.9
L10
-8.3%
Accurate Crosses
4.3 vs 4.2
L10
+1.5%
Successful Dribbles
6.6 vs 6.0
L10
+10.9%
Tackles
10.5 vs 15.6
L10
-32.7%
Interceptions
8.3 vs 8.7
L10
-4.6%
Duels Won
46.7 vs 51.2
L10
-8.7%
Fouls Committed
11.0 vs 10.9
L10
+0.5%
Offsides
1.8 vs 1.7
L10
+5.0%
Expected Goals Against
1.55 vs 1.18
L10
+31.7%
Expected Goal Difference
-0.02 vs -0.00
L10
+948.9%
Shooting Performance
-0.29 vs -0.12
L10
+147.1%
Expected Goals Prevented
-0.11 vs 0.05
L10
-322.1%

Next Fixture

15 June 2025, 09:30 UTC
Shimizu S-Pulse crest Shimizu S-Pulse
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J-League - 2025

Last 5 Results

01 Jun 2025
Cerezo Osaka 4 - 2 Shimizu S-Pulse
25 May 2025
Shimizu S-Pulse 3 - 2 Vissel Kobe
17 May 2025
Kashima Antlers 1 - 0 Shimizu S-Pulse
11 May 2025
Shimizu S-Pulse 2 - 2 Machida Zelvia
06 May 2025
Kashiwa Reysol 1 - 0 Shimizu S-Pulse

Shimizu S-Pulse Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shimizu S-Pulse's playing style?

Shimizu S-Pulse employs a balanced approach across all areas playing style in the J-League, with a performance rating of 48.5/100 based on comprehensive tactical analysis.

How many players are in Shimizu S-Pulse's squad?

Shimizu S-Pulse's current squad consists of 32 players across all positions in the 2025 J-League season.

When is Shimizu S-Pulse's next match?

Shimizu S-Pulse next plays on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 09:30 UTC against Gamba Osaka in the J-League.

What are Shimizu S-Pulse's recent results?

Shimizu S-Pulse's most recent match was Cerezo Osaka 4-2 Shimizu S-Pulse on June 01, 2025.

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