Yokohama Marinos vs Shimizu Prediction
🔊 Yokohama Marinos and Shimizu played out a draw in the first leg, and now the "Sailors" host their rivals at Nissan Stadium. The problem for the home side is their dismal form in front of their own fans this season-Yokohama have lost each of their last five matches on home turf. Shimizu, meanwhile, have become the draw specialists of the league: 8 of their 18 regular season games have ended all square, including three draws in their last six outings. Who will come out on top in this battle for 13th place?
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 31 May 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Shimizu S Pulse):
- ball possession percentage: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 0;
- fouls: 8 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Yokohama Marinos and Shimizu S Pulse:
- played 42 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 20, for the away team - 10, draws - 12;
- number of goals - 71 against 47;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.12, in the 2nd half - 1.69;
- average total goals in the match - 2.81.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Yokohama Marinos Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Shimizu S Pulse, away team - Yokohama Marinos). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Yokohama Marinos vs Shimizu S Pulse):
- ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 10;
- fouls: 16 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 1.
Seventh place in the Eastern Group with 20 points after 18 rounds is a result that Yokohama consider nothing short of a failure. A club accustomed to chasing titles now looks a shadow of its former self this season. The most worrying sign is their home form. The Nissan Stadium, once a fortress, has become a source of frustration: the Mariners have lost their last five home matches. The first leg against Shimizu exposed Yokohama’s frailties-managing just three shots throughout the game, an alarmingly poor statistic. Hideo Oshima’s men were frankly fortunate to escape with a draw.
Match Results: Yokohama Marinos
Shimizu S Pulse Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Shimizu S Pulse, away - Yokohama Marinos). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Shimizu S Pulse vs Yokohama Marinos):
- ball possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 0;
- fouls: 8 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 2.
Shimizu are the draw specialists of the league, and that's not a compliment-just a statement of fact. They currently sit seventh in the Western Group with 24 points from 18 rounds. Eight draws mean nearly half their matches have ended without a winner. On the road, S-Pulse look even less convincing: they've managed just two wins in regulation time from nine away fixtures this season. Yutaka Yoshida's attack ranks among the league’s weakest, having netted only 19 goals all season-an average of just 1.06 per game. Still, they have a knack for grinding out results in a pragmatic fashion. Their first meeting with Yokohama was textbook Shimizu this campaign: they found the net but failed to build on their lead or even hold onto it, despite dominating large stretches of play.
Match Results: Shimizu S Pulse
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- home team wins - 20, away team wins - 10, draws - 12.
Statistics: Yokohama Marinos vs Shimizu S Pulse
- matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- wins: 6 vs 8;
- win percentage: 32% vs 42%;
- losses: 12 vs 10;
- draws: 1 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 4;
- losses: 6 vs 5;
- draws: 1 vs 1.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.69, the guests - 1.12;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.81;
- both teams scored: overall - 23; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: Yokohama Marinos vs Shimizu S Pulse
- average total in the tournament: 3.11 vs 2.21;
- average total goals scored: 1.53 vs 1.05;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.47 vs 0.32;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.05 vs 0.74;
- Yokohama Marinos: average total at home in the tournament - 1.22;
- Shimizu S Pulse: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 0.8) vs 1.1 (away - 1.5).
- Yokohama Marinos have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 home games (J1 League).
Prediction on corners
Yokohama Marinos: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.21; at home field - 5.44;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.6; at home field - 5.
Shimizu S Pulse: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5, away - 4.56;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.6; away - 4.75.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- both teams scored all-time - 23 times;
- on the home team’s field - 10 times.
Statistics: Yokohama Marinos vs Shimizu S Pulse
- number of matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 12;
- number of BTTS matches for Yokohama Marinos at home - 6 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Shimizu S Pulse away - 4 (44%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Yokohama Marinos at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Shimizu S Pulse away - 2 (50%).
- Shimizu S Pulse have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (J1 League).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (34/190, 17.9%);
- Yokohama Marinos at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (2/9, 22.2%);
- Shimizu S Pulse away most often play: 1:1 , 2:0 (2/9, 22.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.72% (odds 5.5)
1:0 - 10.06% (odds 6.5)
0:1 - 9.16% (odds 7.5)
Editors’ Prediction
Yokohama are the statistical favorites here, with the head-to-head record and a sharper attacking line on their side. However, their home form has been nothing short of disastrous, and squad absences only make things worse. Shimizu arrive at full strength, know how to keep games tight, and have a knack for grinding out draws. A stalemate in regular time looks like the most reasonable outcome-both clubs are too wary of losing and simply don’t score enough to expect fireworks here. A 1-1 scoreline mirrors their current capabilities perfectly. The best bet is on under 2.5 total goals.
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Betting Tips: Yokohama Marinos - Shimizu S Pulse
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