Kyoto Sanga v Shimizu S-Pulse: J1 League matchday 13 preview

Kyoto Sanga host Shimizu S-Pulse in the J1 League on matchday 13, with kick-off set for 31 October 2026 05:00.

League standing

Kyoto Sanga sit 16th in the J1 League table with 10 points from 12 matches. They have recorded 2 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats, scoring 15 goals and conceding 23.

Shimizu S-Pulse are 13th with 14 points from 12 matches, built on 4 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats. They have scored 10 goals and conceded 20.

Kyoto Sanga's form

The hosts arrive on the back of a 5-2 home win over Newcastle Jets. Before that, they drew 2-2 away at Gamba Osaka. Prior to that result, they shared a 2-2 draw at home with Kashima Antlers. Earlier still, they lost 0-3 away to Sanfrecce Hiroshima, and before that they beat Ratchaburi 1-0 at home. Their last five matches yielded 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat.

Shimizu S-Pulse's form

The visitors come into the match after a 0-4 defeat away to Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Before that, they lost 0-5 at home to Machida Zelvia. Prior to that, they drew 2-2 at home with Gamba Osaka. Earlier still, they won 2-1 away at Mito Hollyhock, and before that they beat JEF United Chiba 2-1 at home. Their last five matches brought 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats.

Players to watch

Rafael Papagaio is Kyoto Sanga's top scorer in the J1 League this season with 5 goals.

For Shimizu S-Pulse, Kai Matsuzaki leads the scoring charts in the J1 League this season with 2 goals.