Sanfrecce Hiroshima go head-to-head with Shimizu S-Pulse in the J-League of Japan on April 11, with the match kicking off at 05:00 UTC.
As Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Shimizu S-Pulse meet again, the memory of Sanfrecce Hiroshima's 3-1 win in their J-League meeting from 14 days ago still lingers. Sanfrecce Hiroshima are in a rough patch, heading into this clash after suffering defeats to Vissel Kobe, Shimizu S-Pulse and Nagoya Grampus Eight. Before Shimizu S-Pulse, they will play Avispa Fukuoka in J-League, a game that could impact their momentum heading into the match against Shimizu S-Pulse.
Shimizu S-Pulse are preparing for the match after a loss against Vissel Kobe in the J-League last Wednesday. They have an important match to navigate before facing Sanfrecce Hiroshima though, taking on V-Varen Nagasaki in J-League, and their performance in this fixture could leave a significant mark on their readiness to face Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Their backline remains a concern, having conceded goals in each of their last four matches.
This J-League match offers a platform for Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Shimizu S-Pulse’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s top finisher Ryo Germain and Akito Suzuki have played important roles in ensuring their attack, shaped by Bartosch Gaul’s vision, remains effective. Germain leads Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s scoring charts in J-League this season with three goals, as Kawabe continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with two assists. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have also relied on Shunki Higashi, Naoto Arai and Sota Nakamura to energize their attack through key shots and passes.
Meanwhile, Shimizu S-Pulse’s attacking options, under Takayuki Yoshida’s management, have been bolstered by Se-hun Oh, the team’s top scorer, and Koya Kitagawa, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Shimizu S-Pulse’s top scorer in J-League, Oh, has three goals this season, with Uno leading their creative tally in the league with two assists. Adding further support are Capixaba, Kengo Kitazume and Yutaka Yoshida, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.
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The AI gives an initial outlook on Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse before the match; once underway, the AI tracks every minute and refreshes its forecast accordingly. AI projections, calculated before kick-off, indicate Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s victory leads the probabilities with 63%, while a draw is at 24% and Shimizu S-Pulse’s victory is at 13%.
We are updating team formations and line-ups for Sanfrecce Hiroshima - Shimizu S-Pulse in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.
In their last outing, Sanfrecce Hiroshima lined up with Issei Ouchi, Sho Sasaki, Hayato Araki, Tsukasa Shiotani, Naoto Arai, Taishi Matsumoto, Hayao Kawabe, Shuto Nakano, Sota Nakamura, Kosuke Kinoshita and Akito Suzuki.
Shimizu S-Pulse's lineup in their latest match featured Togo Umeda, Yutaka Yoshida, Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi, Seung-wook Park, Kengo Kitazume, Capixaba, Kazuki Kozuka, Zento Uno, Hikaru Nakahara, Kanta Chiba and Se-hun Oh.
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The teams have met six times since May 2022. Both Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Shimizu S-Pulse have managed two victories, while the remaining matches ended in draws. Their latest meeting occurred on March 22, 2026, during the J-League of Japan, with Shimizu S-Pulse winning 3-1. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have scored eight goals across these six encounters, while Shimizu S-Pulse have scored six. As things stand, Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Shimizu S-Pulse are evenly matched in their recent head-to-head encounters.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won three of their eight matches in J-League this season, with zero draws and four defeats, scoring thirteen goals at an average of 1.63 per match and conceding twelve at a rate of 1.50 per match. Shimizu S-Pulse have won two of their nine matches in J-League this season, with zero draws and two defeats, scoring eleven goals, averaging 1.22 per match, while conceding twelve, an average of 1.33 per match.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are on a three-game losing streak, including defeats against Vissel Kobe, Shimizu S-Pulse and Nagoya Grampus Eight in their last three outings, while Shimizu S-Pulse are coming off a loss in their last match against Vissel Kobe. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have recorded eleven wins, six losses, and three draws, while in their last twenty matches, Shimizu S-Pulse have recorded eight wins, ten losses, and two draws.
As always, Japan J-League's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Sanfrecce Hiroshima hold 7th place with eleven points after eight matches, while Shimizu S-Pulse are currently 5th in the table with thirteen points from nine matches.
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