Zelvia vs Shimizu Prediction 5 July 2025
🔊 The clash between Machida Zelvia and Shimizu S-Pulse promises to be thrilling, given the current form of both sides. The hosts sit eighth in the table and are eager to solidify their position in the upper half, showcasing impressive form with four wins in their last five matches. Meanwhile, the visitors aim to climb up from 14th place, struggling with less consistent performances. An open game is anticipated, with both teams likely to focus on attack, seeking to capitalize on each other's vulnerabilities.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 11 May 2025 and ended in a 2-2 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Shimizu S-Pulse were the home side):
- possession percentage: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 3;
- fouls: 8 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
📊The teams have faced each other in three official matches. The statistics are as follows:
- Goals: 6 each;
- Average total goals in the 1st half - 2, in the 2nd half - 2;
- Average total goals per match - 4.
Head-to-head statistics Zelvia - Shimizu
Machida Zelvia Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the J1 League (home side - Albirex Niigata, visitors - Machida Zelvia). The game ended with a 0-4 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Machida Zelvia vs Albirex Niigata):
- possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corners: 9 vs 6;
- fouls: 6 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 8 vs 1.
Matches involving Machida Zelvia are always eventful, thanks to their attacking style of play. The team consistently scores over 1.5 goals in six of their last seven games, highlighting their aggressive approach on the pitch. Currently, they sit eighth in the league standings, with 34 points from 22 matches. Despite some defensive issues, they concede an average of just 1.14 goals per game. Their last head-to-head with Shimizu S-Pulse ended in a 2-2 draw, demonstrating Machida Zelvia's ability to find the back of the net even against tough opponents.
Match Results: Machida Zelvia
Shimizu S Pulse Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the J1 League (home team - Shimizu S-Pulse, away team - Kashiwa Reysol). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0-2.
Here's the game statistics (Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashiwa Reysol):
- possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corners: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Shimizu S-Pulse are experiencing a rough patch, sitting in fourteenth place with only two wins in their last ten matches. Their playstyle leans heavily on counterattacks, but struggles with finishing have hindered their success. They average just 1.23 goals per game while conceding a relatively high 1.32 goals per match. The desire to climb the league table will motivate the visitors to take more initiative on the field.
Match Results: Shimizu S Pulse
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Number of encounters - 3;
- Home wins - 1, Away wins - 1, Draws - 1.
Statistics: Machida Zelvia vs Shimizu S-Pulse
- Matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- Victories: 10 vs 7;
- Win percentage: 45% vs 32%;
- Losses: 8 vs 9;
- Draws: 4 vs 6.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 2;
- Losses: 3 vs 5;
- Draws: 2 vs 3.
- Shimizu S-Pulse have covered a +1.5 handicap in 6 of their last 7 away matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's home team averages - 2 goals, visitors - 2 goals;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 4;
- Both teams scored: overall - 3 times; at the home team's ground - once.
Statistics: Machida Zelvia vs Shimizu S-Pulse
- Average total in the tournament: 2.5 vs 2.55;
- Average goals scored: 1.36 vs 1.23;
- Average first-half total: 0.68 vs 0.55;
- Average second-half total: 0.68 vs 0.68;
- Machida Zelvia: average home total in the tournament - 1;
- Shimizu S-Pulse: average away total in the tournament - 1;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.9 (home - 1.6) vs 1.2 (away - 0.75).
- Machida Zelvia have scored over 1.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches (J-League 1).
Corners Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average total corners in head-to-head matches - 5.34 (Home - 2.67, Away - 2.67);
- Average total corners at the home ground - 6 (Home - 3, Away - 3).
Machida Zelvia: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.18; at home - 3.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.5; at home - 2.6.
Shimizu S-Pulse: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 5.09, away - 5.73;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.9; away - 5.5.
- Total under 9.5 corners has occurred in Machida Zelvia's last 7 home matches.
- Total under 9.5 corners has occurred in Machida Zelvia's last 6 home matches (J-League 1).
Cards Prediction
Machida Zelvia: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.41; at home - 1.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 0.8; at home - 0.8.
Shimizu S-Pulse: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.09, away - 0.91;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.2; away - 1.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 3;
- Both teams scored overall - 3 times;
- At the home team's ground - once.
Statistics: Machida Zelvia vs Shimizu S-Pulse
- Total matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 11;
- BTTS for Machida Zelvia at home - 4 (40%);
- BTTS for Shimizu S-Pulse away - 5 (45%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 7 vs 5;
- BTTS for Machida Zelvia at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS for Shimizu S-Pulse away - 2 (50%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match promises to be high-scoring due to the home side's form and the visitors' shaky defense. Machida Zelvia can be considered the favorites in this clash because of their potent attack and home advantage-especially given their tendency to score plenty of goals at home (over 2.5 total). Considering these factors along with the previous result between these teams (2-2), betting on over 2.5 goals seems the most logical choice for this encounter.
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Betting Tips: Machida Zelvia - Shimizu S Pulse
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