Shimizu S-Pulse vs FC Machida Zelvia, J. League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs FC Machida Zelvia — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- FC Machida Zelvia 18 games · 37 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka FC | 18 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama FC | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 18 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tokyo | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 28 |
| 16 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 18 | 25 |
| 17 | Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Yokohama F.Marinos | 18 | 20 |
| 19 | FC Mito Holly Hock | 18 | 18 |
| 20 | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | 18 | 12 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | Gamba Osaka | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Oct | FC Mito Holly Hock | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Sep | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Sep | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Sep | FC Tokyo | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Sep | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 2–4 | L |
| 12 Sep | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Sep | Nagoya Grampus | A | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Sep | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Aug | FC Mito Holly Hock | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Shimizu S-Pulse | FC Machida Zelvia | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #13 |
| 24 | Points | 37 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 13 / 0 / 5 |
| 40 | Scored | 42 |
| 42 | Conceded | 33 |
| -2 | GD | +9 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 2.06 |
| 44% | Win % | 72% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
25%
Clean Sheets
FC Machida Zelvia this season
FC Machida Zelvia this season
Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). FC Machida Zelvia are 13th (37 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
4/2
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Machida Zelvia
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/4
61-75
4/1
76+
6/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Shimizu S-Pulse
| Se-hun Oh | 2 G |
| Koya Kitagawa | 1 G |
FC Machida Zelvia
| Yuki Soma | 3 G | 3 A |
| Koki Ogawa | 3 G | |
| Hotaka Nakamura | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tete Yengi | 2 G | 1 A |
| Takuma Nishimura | 2 G |
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kotaro Hayashi | 1 |
| Yuki Soma | 1 |
| Ryuho Kikuchi | 1 |
| Takaya Numata | 1 |
| Douglas Tanque | 1 |
| Koya Kitagawa | 1 |
| Takuma Nishimura | 1 |
Head to Head
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
FC Machida Zelvia Form
2026-10-10
Kyoto Sanga FC
0–1
FC Machida Zelvia
W
2026-09-20
FC Machida Zelvia
2–4
Kashiwa Reysol
L
2026-09-12
FC Machida Zelvia
1–1
Yokohama F.Marinos
D
2026-09-06
Nagoya Grampus
1–3
FC Machida Zelvia
W
2026-09-02
FC Machida Zelvia
2–1
Kawasaki Frontale
W
2026-08-29
FC Mito Holly Hock
1–1
FC Machida Zelvia
D
Predictions
1.62
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.14
FC Machida Zelvia xG
I would bet for:
Shimizu S-Pulse or FC Machida Zelvia 76% + Over 2.5 goals 71%
Match Result
Both Teams to Score
Avg goals/match: 3.76
Over / Under Goals
| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
57%
Draw or FC Machida Zelvia
67%
Shimizu S-Pulse or FC Machida Zelvia
76%
Half-Time Result
Correct Score
1 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
6.4%
1 – 3
5.9%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 3
4.8%
0 – 1
4.5%
0 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 0
3.6%
3 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse
| Handicap | Shimizu S-Pulse covers | Push | FC Machida Zelvia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 19% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 15% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
13%
FC Machida Zelvia keeps clean sheet
21%
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.