Shimizu S-pulse 2-1 V-varen Nagasaki: result and AI prediction

Shimizu S-pulse – V-varen Nagasaki, Emperor Cup, Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM (GMT). Venue: IAI Stadium Nihondaira

Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Shimizu S-pulse 2, draws 2, V-varen Nagasaki 2. Their last meeting, on April 29, 2026, ended Shimizu S-pulse 1-2 V-varen Nagasaki.

Shimizu S-pulse

Final score2 - 1

V-varen Nagasaki

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 2-1✓ Exact score

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Shimizu enter the cup tie with better recent momentum and the benefit of returning to IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Nagasaki remain dangerous because this pairing has swung dramatically even in its most recent meetings, but their latest form has been less convincing. Expect Shimizu to press for control through the middle and wide areas, with Nagasaki looking to counter into the channels. The absence picture requires a final check because a third-party lineup report is not aligned with the supplied team news.

Head-to-head analysis

This is a meaningful, volatile matchup rather than a one-sided rivalry. The most recent league meetings this year were shared, including an away win for each side, and the longer sample contains wins and draws for both clubs.

Form (last 5)

Shimizu S-pulseW

V-varen NagasakiW

Shimizu S-pulse vs V-varen Nagasaki stats

	Shimizu S-pulse	V-varen Nagasaki
Played	1	1
Goals scored	2	3
Goals conceded	1	2
Clean sheets	0	0

Last meetings

2026-04-29Shimizu S-pulse 1-2 V-varen Nagasaki
2026-04-05V-varen Nagasaki 0-3 Shimizu S-pulse
2024-09-07Shimizu S-pulse 1-1 V-varen Nagasaki
2024-03-10V-varen Nagasaki 4-1 Shimizu S-pulse
2023-07-01Shimizu S-pulse 3-2 V-varen Nagasaki
2023-03-04V-varen Nagasaki 1-1 Shimizu S-pulse