Yokohama F.Marinos vs Shimizu S-Pulse, 2018
Overview
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Yokohama F.Marinos vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League .
- Yokohama F.Marinos 18 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Toru Sagara
- Referee Masaki Tsuruoka
- Referee Yoshiro Imamura
- Referee Junichi Kabasawa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Aug | Vissel Kobe | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | Kashima Antlers | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Aug | Nagoya Grampus | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Aug | Shonan Bellmare | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Aug | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Aug | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 3–3 | D |
| 15 Aug | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Aug | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Aug | Kashima Antlers | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Yokohama F.Marinos | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #7 |
| 20 | Points | 24 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 6 / 0 / 12 | W / D / L | 8 / 0 / 10 |
| 31 | Scored | 40 |
| 35 | Conceded | 42 |
| -4 | GD | -2 |
| 1.11 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 33% | Win % | 44% |
Key Stats
62%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
Yokohama F.Marinos this season
Yokohama F.Marinos this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Yokohama F.Marinos are 18th (20 pts). Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Yokohama F·Marinos to score. At the same time, Shimizu S-Pulse does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Yokohama F·Marinos and Shimizu S-Pulse are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' Yokohama F·Marinos started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 25' Yokohama F·Marinos is showing some good football. However, Yokohama F·Marinos are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Yokohama F·Marinos and Shimizu S-Pulse are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' Shimizu S-Pulse fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 40' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 45' Yokohama F·Marinos are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Shimizu S-Pulse's shape.
- 50' Yokohama F·Marinos seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 55' Over 55 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 60' The 31-year-old Thiago Martins has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 65' The travelling Shimizu S-Pulse supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 70' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 75' With 0 assists to his name this season, Shinnosuke Hatanaka is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Shimizu S-Pulse.
- 80' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 85' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 90' Yokohama F·Marinos are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Yokohama F·Marinos.
Lineups
Yokohama F.Marinos Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 2
- 13
- 7
-
44
Shinnosuke Hatanaka ↓ Yun Illok 63'
- 15
- 21
- 5
- 24
-
26
Ippei Shinozuka ↓ Sho Ito 87'
- 9
Bench
- 30
- 4
- 27
- 8
-
25
Yun Illok ↑ 63'
-
16
Sho Ito ↑ 87'
-
19
Teruhito Nakagawa ↑ 56'
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
- 49
- 13
- 25
- 4
-
27
Takahiro Iida ↓ Takuma Mizutani 86'
- 3
- 17
- 29
-
30
Shota Kaneko ↓ Akihiro Hyodo 75'
- 10
-
20
Crislan ↓ Koya Kitagawa 18'
Bench
- 1
- 45
- 11
-
32
Takuma Mizutani ↑ 86'
-
15
Akihiro Hyodo ↑ 75'
-
23
Koya Kitagawa ↑ 18'
- 18
Coach
Jan Jonsson
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
Yokohama F.Marinos Form
2018-08-29
Yokohama F.Marinos
1–2
Shimizu S-Pulse
L
2018-08-26
Vissel Kobe
0–2
Yokohama F.Marinos
W
2018-08-19
Kashima Antlers
1–0
Yokohama F.Marinos
L
2018-08-15
Yokohama F.Marinos
1–2
Nagoya Grampus
L
2018-08-11
Shonan Bellmare
0–1
Yokohama F.Marinos
W
2018-08-05
Kawasaki Frontale
2–0
Yokohama F.Marinos
L
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
2018-08-29
Yokohama F.Marinos
1–2
Shimizu S-Pulse
W
2018-08-25
Shimizu S-Pulse
1–2
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
L
2018-08-19
Shimizu S-Pulse
3–3
Urawa Red Diamonds
D
2018-08-15
Cerezo Osaka FC
3–1
Shimizu S-Pulse
L
2018-08-11
Shimizu S-Pulse
1–2
Kawasaki Frontale
L
2018-08-05
Kashima Antlers
1–0
Shimizu S-Pulse
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.68
Yokohama F.Marinos xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for:
Yokohama F.Marinos or Shimizu S-Pulse 74% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Shimizu S-Pulse win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.35
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Yokohama F.Marinos or Draw
65%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
61%
Yokohama F.Marinos or Shimizu S-Pulse
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 0
5.2%
0 – 1
5.2%
0 – 0
5%
2 – 0
5%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Yokohama F.Marinos
| Handicap | Yokohama F.Marinos covers | Push | Shimizu S-Pulse covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 18% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Yokohama F.Marinos keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

