Yokohama FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Yokohama FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium.
- Yokohama FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Vissel Kobe | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Mar | Nagoya Grampus | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Mar | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Yokohama FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Apr | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Mar | Shonan Bellmare | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | Gamba Osaka | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Mar | Fagiano Okayama FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Yokohama FC and Shimizu S-Pulse has kicked off!
- 5' Shimizu S-Pulse are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Yokohama FC 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.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Lukian.
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jelani Sumiyoshi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Yokohama FC.
- 35' Yutaka Yoshida needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 40' Both keepers have barely been tested. Yokohama FC and Shimizu S-Pulse are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Shuhei Yomoda might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 50' Kota Yamada does the damage! The net is bulging and Yokohama FC surge ahead!
- 55' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Yokohama FC and Shimizu S-Pulse are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 60' Capixaba has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yutaka Yoshida on 60 minute.
- 62' Time for substitution for Yokohama FC. Musashi Suzuki is replaced by Naoya Komazawa.
- 67' Yokohama FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 69' Motoki Nishihara is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kengo Kitazume at the 69 minute mark.
- 74' Musashi Suzuki has been relatively quiet despite scoring 56 goals in his last 188 appearances.
- 77' Fresh legs for Yokohama FC! Solomon Sakuragawa comes on to replace Lukian.
- 79' Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hikaru Nakahara is hanging Zento Uno on the field on 79 minute.
- 84' The travelling Shimizu S-Pulse supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 89' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 90' Hinata Ogura has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yuri on 90 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Yokohama FC 2-0 Shimizu S-Pulse.
Lineups
Yokohama FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Musashi Suzuki ↓ Naoya Komazawa 62'
- 5
- 6
-
76
Kota Yamada ↓ Mizuki Arai 77'
-
4
Yuri ↓ Hinata Ogura 90'
-
8
Towa Yamane ↓ Junya Suzuki 62'
- 16
-
91
Lukian ↓ Solomon Sakuragawa 77'
- 21
- 2
- 48
Bench
- 1
-
17
Mizuki Arai ↑ 77'
-
3
Junya Suzuki ↑ 62'
- 18
-
34
Hinata Ogura ↑ 90'
- 28
- 20
-
9
Solomon Sakuragawa ↑ 77'
-
49
Naoya Komazawa ↑ 62'
Coach
Shuhei Yomoda
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
-
28
Yutaka Yoshida ↓ Capixaba 60'
- 3
- 1
- 23
- 5
- 98
- 66
-
19
Kai Matsuzaki ↓ Shinya Yajima 69'
-
36
Zento Uno ↓ Hikaru Nakahara 79'
- 70
Bench
-
7
Capixaba ↑ 60'
-
21
Shinya Yajima ↑ 69'
- 16
- 41
- 6
-
11
Hikaru Nakahara ↑ 79'
-
55
Motoki Nishihara ↑ 69'
- 49
Coach
Tadahiro Akiba
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryo Takeuchi | 2 |
| Shota Kaneko | 2 |
| Dutra Junior | 1 |
| Tatsuki Seko | 1 |
| Thiago Santana | 1 |
| Kohei Tezuka | 1 |
| Valdo | 1 |
| Kazuma Watanabe | 1 |
Head to Head
Yokohama FC Form
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.4
Yokohama FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Yokohama FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Yokohama FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
52%
Yokohama FC or Shimizu S-Pulse
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
11.8%
0 – 0
11.3%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Yokohama FC
| Handicap | Yokohama FC covers | Push | Shimizu S-Pulse covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 23% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

