Shimizu vs Yokohama Prediction 20 July 2025
The clash between Shimizu S-Pulse and Yokohama promises to be thrilling. Both teams are battling for survival in the league, adding intensity to the encounter. Shimizu have recently shown improvement in form, yet remain inconsistent. Meanwhile, Yokohama are suffering from a losing streak and will be eager to break their run of bad luck. The visitors' defense remains vulnerable, and the home side's attack might capitalize on this weakness. The intrigue of the match lies in whether the hosts can leverage their home advantage to strengthen their position in the standings.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 06 April 2025 and ended with a 2-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative analysis of that encounter (Yokohama were the home side):
- possession: 33% vs 67%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 8;
- fouls: 8 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 0.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Shimizu S-Pulse and Yokohama:
- 8 matches played;
- home victories - 1, away victories - 4, draws - 3;
- goals scored - 10 for Shimizu, 14 for Yokohama;
- average goals in the 1st half - 1.38, in the 2nd half - 1.63;
- average total goals per match - 3.
Head-to-head statistics Shimizu - Yokohama
Shimizu S Pulse Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Cup tournament, where Shonan Bellmare hosted Shimizu S-Pulse. The match concluded with a scoreline of 0-1.
Here's the game statistics (Shimizu S-Pulse vs Shonan Bellmare):
- possession percentage: 45% vs 55%;
- corners: 6 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 7.
Shimizu S-Pulse currently sit 15th in the league standings, striving to climb out of the lower part of the table. The team boasts a solid attacking lineup but often struggles with finishing, averaging 1.17 goals per game. Over their last 10 matches, they've shown improved form, securing 3 wins and 3 draws against 4 losses. In their previous head-to-head encounter, Shimizu claimed a decisive 2-0 victory away from home. The "Pulse" aim to dominate possession and prefer to play through the wings.
Match Results: Shimizu S Pulse
Yokohama Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place on in the Cup tournament, where Kyoto Sanga hosted Yokohama. The match ended in a 3-3 draw.
Here are the game statistics (Yokohama vs Kyoto Sanga):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 1 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 6.
Yokohama sit at the bottom of the J1 League table, enduring a streak of five consecutive defeats that has severely compromised their survival hopes. The team struggles offensively, averaging just 0.61 goals per match, and their defense is often exposed during opponents' counterattacks. Despite these issues, they occasionally surprise opponents with unexpected bursts forward, capitalizing on the swift play of their wingers.
Match Results: Yokohama
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 8;
- Home wins - 1, Away wins - 4, Draws - 3.
Statistics: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama
- Matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- Victories: 7 vs 5;
- Win percentage: 30% vs 22%;
- Losses: 10 vs 14;
- Draws: 6 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Victories: 3 vs 2;
- Losses: 4 vs 7;
- Draws: 3 vs 1.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals - 1.25, away team - 1.75;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3;
- Both teams scored: overall - 6 times; at the home team's venue - 4 times.
Statistics: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama
- Average tournament total: 2.57 vs 1.83;
- Average goals scored: 1.17 vs 0.61;
- First-half average total: 0.52 vs 0.3;
- Second-half average total: 0.65 vs 0.3;
- Shimizu S-Pulse: home average total in the tournament - 1.45;
- Yokohama: away average total in the tournament - 0.6;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.8) vs 1.3 (away - 1.5).
- Total under 2.5 goals has hit in the last 5 head-to-head matches between these teams.
Corners Prediction
Shimizu S-Pulse: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 4.91; at home - 4.45;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.1; at home - 4.2.
Yokohama: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 4, away - 3.7;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.4; away - 4.
Cards Prediction
Shimizu S-Pulse: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 1.04; at home - 1.27;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.4; at home - 1.4.
Yokohama: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 1.13, away - 0.8;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.5; away - 1.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 8;
- Both teams scored overall - 6 times;
- At the home team's venue - 4 times.
Statistics: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama
- Total matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- Season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 7;
- BTTS for Shimizu S-Pulse at home - 6 (55%);
- BTTS for Yokohama away - 5 (50%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- BTTS for Shimizu S-Pulse at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS for Yokohama away - 4 (100%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams are under pressure to secure points to maintain their league status, but the visitors' form raises serious concerns due to their recent struggles on the pitch, with five consecutive losses. Considering the head-to-head statistics (total under 2.5 goals) and both teams' issues with scoring, the most likely outcome appears to be under 2.5 goals in this match as an optimal bet given all factors.
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