Saturday , 15 August 2026

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama F.Marinos, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Shimizu S-Pulse
1 – 3
Full Time
Yokohama F.Marinos
Sat 16 Aug 2025 · 09:30 UTC IAI Stadium Nihondaira HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 3' Ryo Miyaichi
Y 23' Kota Watanabe
Y 67' Ren Kato
Y 70' Riku Yamane
Matheus Bueno 84' Y
Y 84' Kenta Inoue
Reon Yamahara 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama F.Marinos — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.

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

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Shimizu S-Pulse 12 games · Avg 3.8 goals Yokohama F.Marinos
Last 5 meetings
2025-08-16 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 Yokohama F.Marinos 2025-04-16 Yokohama F.Marinos 2–3 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-07-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–5 Yokohama F.Marinos 2022-03-06 Yokohama F.Marinos 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2021-08-09 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–2 Yokohama F.Marinos

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Aug Yokohama F.Marinos H 1–3 L
10 Aug Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 0–0 D
20 Jul Yokohama FC H 2–0 W
05 Jul FC Machida Zelvia A 0–3 L
28 Jun Kashiwa Reysol H 0–2 L
21 Jun Nagoya Grampus A 1–1 D
Yokohama F.Marinos
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Aug Shimizu S-Pulse A 3–1 W
09 Aug Tokyo Verdy A 0–1 L
20 Jul Nagoya Grampus H 3–0 W
05 Jul Yokohama FC A 1–0 W
28 Jun Shonan Bellmare A 1–1 D
25 Jun FC Tokyo H 0–3 L

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)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Yokohama F.Marinos are 18th (20 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Yokohama F·Marinos get us underway at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
  • 3' A moment of madness from Ryo Miyaichi on 3 minutes earns him a card. Yokohama F.Marinos will be frustrated.
  • 8' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 13' With 0 assists to his name this season, Toshiki Takahashi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 16' The deadlock is broken! Ryotaro Tsunoda gets on the scoresheet on 16 minutes.
  • 21' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 23' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Kota Watanabe on 23 minutes.
  • 28' It’s high time Hideo Oshima made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 29' Din David does the damage! The net is bulging and Yokohama F.Marinos surge ahead!
  • 34' Yokohama F·Marinos fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 39' A quiet spell here at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Shimizu S-Pulse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 44' Jelani Sumiyoshi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 46' Shimizu S-Pulse make a change. Sodai Hasukawa trudges off to be replaced by Reon Yamahara on 46 minutes.
  • 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 61' The Yokohama F.Marinos bench stirs into life. Kota Watanabe is withdrawn and Kodjo Aziangbe gets his opportunity.
  • 66' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Shinya Yajima made 275 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 67' A moment of madness from Ren Kato on 67 minutes earns him a card. Yokohama F.Marinos will be frustrated.
  • 70' Riku Yamane was booked on 70.
  • 75' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sen Takagi, as he is very good at scoring at IAI Stadium Nihondaira with 2 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 76' Fresh legs for Shimizu S-Pulse! Alfredo Stephens comes on to replace Toshiki Takahashi.
  • 78' The supporters are chanting for Kota Miyamoto. He replaces Yudai Shimamoto on 78 minute.
  • 80' Brilliant from the ! Kaina Tanimura makes it 0-3 with a superb finish on 80.
  • 84' Matheus Bueno is having his name booked by the referee on 84.
  • 85' Time for substitution for Yokohama F.Marinos. Ken Matsubara is replaced by Kazuya Yamamura.
  • 90' Reon Yamahara is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-3 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tadahiro Akiba

Yokohama F.Marinos Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Hideo Oshima

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Leo Ceara 5
Kenta Nishizawa 4
Elber 3
Erik 2
Thiago Santana 2
Eiichi Katayama 2
Marcos Junior 2
Douglas 2

Head to Head

2025-08-16 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 Yokohama F.Marinos 2025-04-16 Yokohama F.Marinos 2–3 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-07-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–5 Yokohama F.Marinos 2022-03-06 Yokohama F.Marinos 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2021-08-09 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–2 Yokohama F.Marinos

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2025-08-16 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 Yokohama F.Marinos L 2025-08-10 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2025-07-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–0 Yokohama FC W 2025-07-05 FC Machida Zelvia 3–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2025-06-28 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Kashiwa Reysol L 2025-06-21 Nagoya Grampus 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D

Yokohama F.Marinos Form

2025-08-16 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 Yokohama F.Marinos W 2025-08-09 Tokyo Verdy 1–0 Yokohama F.Marinos L 2025-07-20 Yokohama F.Marinos 3–0 Nagoya Grampus W 2025-07-05 Yokohama FC 0–1 Yokohama F.Marinos W 2025-06-28 Shonan Bellmare 1–1 Yokohama F.Marinos D 2025-06-25 Yokohama F.Marinos 0–3 FC Tokyo L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.8 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.95 Yokohama F.Marinos xG
I would bet for: Shimizu S-Pulse or Yokohama F.Marinos 75% + Both teams to score 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse35% Draw25% Yokohama F.Marinos40%
Actual: Yokohama F.Marinos win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes71% 0% No29%
Avg goals/match: 3.75
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
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
59%
Draw or Yokohama F.Marinos
65%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Yokohama F.Marinos
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse28% Draw39% Yokohama F.Marinos33%
Actual: Yokohama F.Marinos win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.1%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
4.2%
0 – 1
4.1%
2 – 0
3.9%
1 – 0
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Yokohama F.Marinos covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 11% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 17% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 18% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 12% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
Yokohama F.Marinos keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.