Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama F·Marinos, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama F·Marinos — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- Yokohama F·Marinos 18 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
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 Tōkyō | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | Yokohama F·Marinos | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Jul | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Jul | Tokushima Vortis | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Jul | Oita FC Trinita | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Jun | Yokohama FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Jun | Vegalta Sendai | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Aug | Gamba Osaka | A | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Jul | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Jul | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Jun | Tokushima Vortis | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Jun | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Yokohama F·Marinos | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #18 |
| 24 | Points | 20 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 6 / 0 / 12 |
| 40 | Scored | 31 |
| 42 | Conceded | 35 |
| -2 | GD | -4 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.11 |
| 44% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Yokohama F·Marinos this season
Yokohama F·Marinos this season
Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Yokohama F·Marinos are 18th (20 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
4/4
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Yokohama F·Marinos
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/4
31-45
3/2
46-60
5/1
61-75
3/2
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Shimizu S-Pulse and Yokohama F·Marinos.
- 3' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Yuki Saneto.
- 4' Eiichi Katayama doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 9' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 14' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Shimizu S-Pulse that had 367 games and scored 286 goals.
- 19' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 24' Yokohama F·Marinos come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 29' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shimizu S-Pulse side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 34' Over 34 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 36' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yuito Suzuki on 36.
- 38' That is a Yellow card for Shimizu S-Pulse. Valdo will be fuming at that decision.
- 39' GOAL! Marcos Junior fires home to make it 1-1!
- 40' Yokohama F.Marinos is taking the lead after the goal scored by Marcos Junior on 40.
- 45' Elber has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 47' Elber does the damage! The net is bulging and Yokohama F.Marinos surge ahead!
- 50' Another substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse to replace Valdo by Yugo Tatsuta on 50 minute.
- 51' Shimizu S-Pulse make a change. Valdo trudges off to be replaced by Yugo Tatsuta on 51 minutes.
- 56' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 57' Another change for Yokohama F.Marinos made on 57 minute. Teruhito Nakagawa leaves to be changed by Daizen Maeda.
- 58' Kota Mizunuma is replacing Elber for the Yokohama F.Marinos side.
- 60' Kenta Nishizawa has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 60 minutes.
- 65' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 68' Yokohama F.Marinos ring the changes. Leo Ceara has done his job and it is now time for Kenyu Sugimoto to step up.
- 69' Leo Ceara makes way for Kenyu Sugimoto at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Yokohama F.Marinos.
- 70' Yosuke Kawai is replacing Yuito Suzuki for the Shimizu S-Pulse side.
- 75' Both keepers have barely been tested. Shimizu S-Pulse and Yokohama F·Marinos are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 78' The Shimizu S-Pulse bench stirs into life. Thiago Santana is withdrawn and Hiroshi Ibusuki gets his opportunity.
- 79' A moment of madness from Takahiro Ogihara on 79 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Yokohama F.Marinos will be frustrated.
- 81' The Yokohama F.Marinos bench stirs into life. Takahiro Ogihara is withdrawn and Tomoki Iwata gets his opportunity.
- 86' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- The final score is 2-2.
Lineups
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Valdo ↓ Yugo Tatsuta 50'
- 37
- 9
- 33
- 6
- 7
-
26
Yuta Taki ↓ Yusuke Goto 50'
- 38
- 4
-
21
Ryo Okui ↓ Kenta Nishizawa 50'
-
23
Yuito Suzuki ↓ Yosuke Kawai 70'
Bench
-
2
Yugo Tatsuta ↑ 50'
-
17
Yosuke Kawai ↑ 70'
-
14
Yusuke Goto ↑ 50'
-
27
Hiroshi Ibusuki ↑ 78'
-
16
Kenta Nishizawa ↑ 50'
- 13
- 25
Coach
Miguel Angel Lotina
Yokohama F·Marinos Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Leo Ceara ↓ Kenyu Sugimoto 69'
-
10
Marcos Junior ↓ Jun Amano 69'
-
7
Elber ↓ Kota Mizunuma 58'
- 1
- 4
-
6
Takahiro Ogihara ↓ Tomoki Iwata 81'
- 8
- 23
- 5
- 25
- 19
Bench
-
41
Kenyu Sugimoto ↑ 69'
-
14
Jun Amano ↑ 69'
- 27
-
18
Kota Mizunuma ↑ 58'
-
38
Daizen Maeda ↑ 57'
-
24
Tomoki Iwata ↑ 81'
- 21
Coach
Hideki Matsunaga
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Leo Ceara | 5 |
| Kenta Nishizawa | 4 |
| Elber | 3 |
| Thiago Santana | 2 |
| Eiichi Katayama | 2 |
| Marcos Junior | 2 |
| Douglas | 2 |
| Junior Santos | 2 |
Head to Head
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
Yokohama F·Marinos Form
2021-08-09
Shimizu S-Pulse
2–2
Yokohama F·Marinos
D
2021-08-06
Gamba Osaka
2–3
Yokohama F·Marinos
W
2021-07-10
Yokohama F·Marinos
2–0
Avispa Fukuoka
W
2021-07-03
Kashiwa Reysol
1–2
Yokohama F·Marinos
W
2021-06-27
Tokushima Vortis
0–1
Yokohama F·Marinos
W
2021-06-23
Yokohama F·Marinos
2–0
Sagan Tosu FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.82
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.9
Yokohama F·Marinos xG
I would bet for:
Shimizu S-Pulse or Yokohama F·Marinos 75% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
62%
Draw or Yokohama F·Marinos
64%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Yokohama F·Marinos
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
4.8%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 3
4.4%
3 – 2
4.2%
2 – 0
4.1%
0 – 1
4.1%
1 – 0
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse
| Handicap | Shimizu S-Pulse covers | Push | Yokohama F·Marinos covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 17% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 18% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 12% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Yokohama F·Marinos keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

