Shimizu S-pulse - Machida Zelvia
Match preview
Shimizu S-pulse take on Machida Zelvia in J1 League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira on 21 October 2026.
The most recent match for Shimizu S-pulse was a 2-1 win over JEF United Chiba, after a 1-0 win over Avispa Fukuoka before that.
The most recent match for Machida Zelvia was a 2-4 defeat against Kashiwa Reysol, after a 2-0 win over Svay Rieng before that.
The numbers favour Machida Zelvia, with 6 points and one goal conceded in 2 matches, against 3 points and one goal conceded in 2 matches for Shimizu S-pulse.
Our algorithm predicts Machida Zelvia to win, with a probability of 47%. The full split: Shimizu S-pulse 23%, draw 30%, Machida Zelvia 47%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
0 Shimizu S-pulse
1 Draw
1 Machida Zelvia
100%
Over 2.5 goals
50%
Both teams scored
3.5
Goals per match
0
|
1
Clean sheets
Biggest win:
Machida Zelvia 3-0 Shimizu S-pulse
(2025)
Most goals:
Shimizu S-pulse 2-2 Machida Zelvia
(2025)
Goals scored all matches
1.00
2.50
Goals in home matches
2.00
3.00
Goals in away matches
0.00
2.00
Above is calculated based on the below matches
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J-League
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
17 |
Machida Zelvia
|
17 |
FC Tokyo
|
17 |
Vissel Kobe
|
16 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
15 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
14 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
13 |
Kashima Antlers
|
13 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
13 |
Urawa
|
12 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
11 |
Shimizu S-pulse
|
10 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
9 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
8 |
V-varen Nagasaki
|
8 |
Gamba Osaka
|
6 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
6 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
4 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
4 |
JEF United Chiba
|
4 |
Possible line-up
This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.
Shimizu S-pulse — Formation: 4-3-3
Machida Zelvia — Formation: 3-4-2-1
Shimizu S-pulse — Formation: 4-3-3
Machida Zelvia — Formation: 3-4-2-1