Mark your calendars: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo Verdy goes live on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 05:00 in what promises to be a thrilling Japan. Premier League encounter. Venue: Home Arena, Germany. Referee Frank Willenborg has been selected to oversee proceedings. The weather forecast reads: Chilly evening, 10°C. Key absences could shape this game — Richter is a concern for Shimizu S-Pulse, while Zimmermann may miss out for Tokyo Verdy. These two sides have a rich history: Shimizu S-Pulse 1 - 2 Tokyo Verdy (2021). Shimizu S-Pulse 2 - 2 Tokyo Verdy (2021). Shimizu S-Pulse 3 - 3 Tokyo Verdy (2022). Shimizu S-Pulse 2 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (2024). Shimizu S-Pulse 2 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (2023). We're going with 2:1 as our predicted scoreline.