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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse: preview, form, head-to-head and how to watch
J1 League, Saturday, 24 October 2026: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse. Standings, recent form, head-to-head record and TV listings.
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Key facts
- Competition
- J1 League
- Date
- Saturday, 24 October 2026
- Kick-off (UTC)
- 05:00
- Venue
- Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Match overview
J1 League action on Saturday, 24 October 2026 sees Sanfrecce Hiroshima take on Shimizu S-Pulse, with kick-off at 05:00 UTC.
The venue for the game is Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, Hiroshima. All times on this page are shown in UTC; the match page converts the kick-off to your local time zone.
Where the teams stand
In the latest standings Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 3rd with 23 points from 11 matches, while Shimizu S-Pulse are 11th with 14 points from 11 matches. That leaves Shimizu S-Pulse 9 points behind Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have scored 25 goals and conceded 10 goals in the league, a goal difference of +15. Shimizu S-Pulse have scored 10 goals and conceded 16 goals in the league, a goal difference of -6.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Machida Zelvia | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 10 | +20 | 26 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 8 | +13 | 24 |
| 3 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 10 | +15 | 23 |
| 4 | Vissel Kobe | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 11 | +7 | 22 |
| 5 | Kashiwa Reysol | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 17 | +5 | 22 |
| 11 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 16 | -6 | 14 |
Recent form
Over their last 5 games Sanfrecce Hiroshima have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat. They scored 12 goals and let in 5 goals (W-W-W-W-L).
Over their last 5 games Shimizu S-Pulse have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. They scored 7 goals and let in 9 goals (W-W-W-D-L).
Sanfrecce Hiroshima arrive in better form, taking 12 of a possible 15 points from their recent matches, compared with 10 for Shimizu S-Pulse.
| Team | Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 21 Oct | V-Varen Nagasaki | A | 0-4 | L |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 17 Oct | Kyoto Sanga | H | 3-0 | W |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 11 Oct | Tokyo Verdy 1969 | A | 2-0 | W |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 19 Sept | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 1-0 | W |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 12 Sept | Cerezo Osaka | H | 6-1 | W |
| Shimizu S-Pulse | 21 Oct | Machida Zelvia | H | 0-5 | L |
| Shimizu S-Pulse | 17 Oct | Gamba Osaka | H | 2-2 | D |
| Shimizu S-Pulse | 11 Oct | Mito Hollyhock | A | 2-1 | W |
| Shimizu S-Pulse | 19 Sept | JEF United Ichihara-Chiba | H | 2-1 | W |
| Shimizu S-Pulse | 12 Sept | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 1-0 | W |
Head-to-head
Across 2 meetings in our records, the tally is 0 wins for Sanfrecce Hiroshima, 1 win for Shimizu S-Pulse and 1 draw. The most recent meeting came on Saturday, 11 April 2026: Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-1 Shimizu S-Pulse.
Across 2 meetings, the sides have produced 6 goals, an average of 3 per game.
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1-1 | Shimizu S-Pulse |
| 22 Mar | Shimizu S-Pulse | 3-1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
Key numbers to watch
In their recent matches Sanfrecce Hiroshima averaged 2.4 goals scored and 1 conceded per game, while Shimizu S-Pulse averaged 1.4 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have the sharper recent attack, averaging 2.4 goals per game over their last 5 matches. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have been harder to score against, conceding 1 goals per game over the same spell.
How to watch
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