Shimizu vs Zelvia Prediction 11 May 2025
Fans are eagerly anticipating an exhilarating clash between Shimizu S-Pulse and Machida Zelvia, a match that promises to be filled with dramatic moments. Both teams have shown fluctuating form, but their tournament ambitions could lend this encounter added significance. Shimizu will aim to leverage their home advantage, while Machida need to enhance their attacking prowess. In their previous head-to-head, the hosts triumphed 3-2, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming match.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 19 August 2023 and ended with a 3-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (home team - Shimizu S-Pulse):
- corners: 3 vs 2;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3.
📊 Shimizu S-Pulse and Machida Zelvia have officially faced off in just two matches. Their most recent encounter took place on 19 August 2023 at Shimizu S-Pulse's home ground, ending with a 3-2 scoreline.
Head-to-head statistics Shimizu - Zelvia
Shimizu S Pulse Team Overview
The last official match took place on as part of the J1 League, with Kashiwa Reysol as the home team and Shimizu S-Pulse as the visitors. The match ended with a scoreline of 1-0.
Here are the game statistics (Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashiwa Reysol):
- possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 6;
- fouls: 7 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 1.
Shimizu S-Pulse, known for their dynamic style of play, focus on attacking and ball control. The team currently sits in seventh place in the standings, delivering average results with six wins and three draws from fifteen matches. Their recent form (LLWWW) highlights their readiness to compete for higher positions. At home, they consistently find the back of the net, scoring in almost every match. However, their defense remains a vulnerability, conceding goals in nearly every other game.
Match Results: Shimizu S Pulse
Machida Zelvia Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the J1 League, with Machida Zelvia hosting Kyoto Sanga. The match ended 1-2.
Here are the match statistics (Machida Zelvia vs Kyoto Sanga):
- possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corners: 1 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Machida Zelvia are struggling on the attacking front, often facing challenges in finishing chances, scoring fewer than 1.5 goals in six of their last seven matches. Their current position in tenth place reflects their inconsistent form (WLWWL). Their away statistics also leave much to be desired, with fewer than nine corners per game indicating a lack of activity in the opposition's half. The recent defeat to Shimizu adds extra pressure ahead of this clash.
Match Results: Machida Zelvia
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Number of encounters - 2;
- Home victories - 1, Away victories - 1, Draws - 0.
Statistics: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia
- Matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- Wins: 6 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 40% vs 40%;
- Losses: 6 vs 7;
- Draws: 3 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 3;
- Losses: 5 vs 5;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- The home team averages - 2 goals, the visitors - 2 goals;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 4;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 2 times; at the home team's ground - 1 time.
Statistics: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia
- Average total in the tournament: 2.4 vs 2.07;
- Average goals scored: 1.27 vs 1;
- Average in the first half: 0.6 vs 0.47;
- Average in the second half: 0.67 vs 0.53;
- Shimizu S-Pulse: average total at home in the tournament - 1.57;
- Machida Zelvia: average total away in the tournament - 1.25;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.75) vs 0.9 (away - 1).
- Shimizu S-Pulse have scored at home in 22 of their last 23 matches.
- Machida Zelvia have conceded in their last 7 matches (J-League 1).
Corner Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average total corners in head-to-head matches - 5.5 (3 for the home team and 2.5 for the visitors);
- Average total corners at the home ground - 5 (3 for the home team and 2 for the visitors).
Shimizu S-Pulse: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.4; at home - 4.43;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5; at home - 3.5.
Machida Zelvia: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.73, away - 3.88;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.6; away - 4.17.
- Total under 9.5 corners hit in 8 of Machida Zelvia's last 9 away matches.
- Total under 9.5 corners hit in Machida Zelvia's last 7 consecutive matches.
- Total under 9.5 corners hit in Machida Zelvia's last 6 consecutive matches (J-League 1).
Card Prediction
Shimizu S-Pulse: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1; at home - 1.14;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.3; at home - 1.75.
Machida Zelvia: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.8, away - 1.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.5; away - 1.33.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Number of encounters - 2;
- Both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- At the home team's ground - once.
Statistics: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia
- Total matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 6;
- BTTS for Shimizu S-Pulse at home - 4 (57%);
- BTTS for Machida Zelvia away - 3 (38%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 5 vs 4;
- BTTS for Shimizu S-Pulse at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS for Machida Zelvia away - 2 (33%).
Editorial Prediction
Considering the team statistics and current trends, it's likely we'll see limited goals from Machida Zelvia due to their weak attack and previous tendencies for low scoring games. Therefore, betting on Machida Zelvia's total under 1 seems like a reasonable option for this match, with the possibility of a push if the visitors manage to score once.No comments
Betting Tips: Shimizu S Pulse - Machida Zelvia
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