Shimizu vs Yokohama Marinos Prediction 31 May 2026
🔊 Shimizu and Yokohama Marinos are set to battle it out for 13th place in the final standings of the J1 League's transitional season. The hosts have picked up three wins and suffered two defeats in their last five outings, but their form over the past ten matches suggests ongoing struggles to collect points and a lackluster home record. The visitors are also far from their best, with seven losses in their previous ten fixtures highlighting a difficult spell; however, their attacking numbers remain above the league average.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 16 August 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Shimizu S Pulse):
- ball possession percentage: 64% vs 36%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 5;
- shots on target: 6 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Shimizu S Pulse and Yokohama Marinos:
- played 41 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 10, for the away team - 20, draws - 11;
- number of goals - 46 against 70;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.15, in the 2nd half - 1.68;
- average total goals in the match - 2.83.
Head-to-head statistics Shimizu - Yokohama Marinos
Shimizu S Pulse 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 - Gamba Osaka). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Shimizu S Pulse vs Gamba Osaka):
- ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 1;
- fouls: 8 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
Shimizu have won three of their last five matches. Over the past ten games, the club have picked up four victories but suffered six defeats. On average, Shimizu score just one goal per match while conceding around 1.4, which explains their modest points tally. The team have now gone five consecutive home games without a win, underlining their ongoing struggles to find consistency even in front of their own fans.
Match Results: Shimizu S Pulse
Yokohama Marinos Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Tokyo Verdy, away - Yokohama Marinos). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:6.
Here are the match stats (Yokohama Marinos vs Tokyo Verdy):
- ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 6;
- fouls: 13 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
Yokohama Marinos are going through a rough patch, having suffered four defeats in their last five matches and seven losses in their previous ten outings-clear signs of issues across the squad. Still, the visitors maintain a respectable attacking output, averaging 1.6 goals per game and consistently posing a threat up front, even away from home. However, their defence continues to falter, conceding an average of 1.7 goals per match, leaving them vulnerable in open, end-to-end contests.
Match Results: Yokohama Marinos
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- home team wins - 10, away team wins - 20, draws - 11.
Statistics: Shimizu S Pulse vs Yokohama Marinos
- matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- wins: 8 vs 6;
- win percentage: 44% vs 33%;
- losses: 10 vs 12;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 6 vs 7;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
- Shimizu S Pulse have not won in 7 of last 8 games (J1 League).
- Shimizu S Pulse have not won in last 5 home games (J1 League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.12, the guests - 1.71;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.83;
- both teams scored: overall - 22; at the home team's field - 12.
Statistics: Shimizu S Pulse vs Yokohama Marinos
- average total in the tournament: 2.22 vs 3.17;
- average total goals scored: 1.06 vs 1.56;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.33 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.72 vs 1.06;
- Shimizu S Pulse: average total at home in the tournament - 1.11;
- Yokohama Marinos: average total away in the tournament - 1.89;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 0.8) vs 1.6 (away - 2.4).
- Shimizu S Pulse have scored under 1.5 goals in 15 of last 16 home games (J1 League).
- Shimizu S Pulse have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games (J1 League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- both teams scored all-time - 22 times;
- on the home team’s field - 12 times.
Statistics: Shimizu S Pulse vs Yokohama Marinos
- number of matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 8;
- number of BTTS matches for Shimizu S Pulse at home - 7 (78%);
- number of BTTS matches for Yokohama Marinos away - 2 (22%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Shimizu S Pulse at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Yokohama Marinos away - 2 (40%).
- Shimizu S Pulse have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games (J1 League).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (31/180, 17.2%);
- Shimizu S Pulse at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (4/9, 44.4%);
- Yokohama Marinos away most often play: 1:0 , 2:3 , 3:0 (2/9, 22.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.58% (odds 5.5)
2:1 - 8.32% (odds 8.5)
1:0 - 7.68% (odds 7)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Shimizu are no strangers to high-scoring games at home, while Yokohama Marinos have showcased a dangerous attack throughout the season, though their defensive frailties remain a concern. Both league meetings between these sides turned into goal-fests, so our well-founded pick here is both teams to score (yes). As for the result, we’re backing a 1-1 draw.No comments
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