Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 11 May 2025

Will S-Pulse Stay in Reach of the Favourites?

Shimizu S-Pulse +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. This involves splitting our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a win against Machida Zelvia the desired outcome at betting odds of -133.

Both Teams Dealt Losing Blow in Previous Game

Shimizu S-Pulse lost on the road in their last game, making it back-to-back defeats. Kashiwa Reysol won 1-0 at Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium. Tadahiro Akiba's team had 41% possession and recorded two shots on target.

Machida Zelvia have lost back-to-back games. They were recently beaten at home to Kyoto Sanga by a 2-1 scoreline at Machida GION Stadium. They had 48% possession and managed five shots on goal, with Henry Mochizuki finding the net.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Machida Zelvia	23	11	4	8	33	25	8	33:25	37
15	Shimizu S-Pulse	23	7	6	10	27	32	-5	27:32	27

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S-Pulse have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.4 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 7.1 attempts. S-Pa have averaged 48.3% possession and 5.4 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.4 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 8.1 attempts and 4.2 corners.

Koya Kitagawa leads the way with 5 goals, while Kai Matsuzaki and Takashi Inui have scored 3 and 2 respectively. Leading assistor is Matheus Bueno with 2.

Zelvia have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 0.9 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. There’s been an average of 44.5% possession, 3.8 corners taken and 3.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 6.4 attempts.

Daihachi Okamura and Takuma Nishimura have top scored with 2 goals, while Henry Mochizuki is next on 1. Yuki Soma has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 4.

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ll back Shimizu S-Pulse +0.25 for this J1 League game, with odds of -133 available. We have a feeling that they can perform well and the Asian Handicap line looks more than fair for this outcome.

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shimizu S-Pulse in 5 of their last 7 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shimizu S-Pulse in 9 of their last 15 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Zelvia in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Zelvia in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Zelvia in 2 consecutive games.

S-Pulse +0.25 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 57.1% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

S-Pulse Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -133 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

S-Pulse 1 - 0 Zelvia

S-Pulse are available at +575 when it comes to them winning 1-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -125

Each of the previous six Machida Zelvia matches have featured under 9.5 corners. We expect the teams to fall short and this Total Corners bet can be backed at -125.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

S-Pulse

Total

9.60 5.40 4.20

Home

9.57 4.43 5.14

Away

10.63 6.25 4.38

Zelvia

Total

7.50 3.80 3.70

Home

7.70 3.90 3.80

Away

8.40 4.90 3.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+110

Under 9.5

-150

S-Pulse Corners

Over 4.5

+108

Under 4.5

-154

Zelvia Corners

Over 4.5

-109

Under 4.5

-130

Most Corners

1

+112

X

+540

2

-114

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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Game Could Go Right to the Wire According to the Bookies

The latest betting odds show that Shimizu S-Pulse are +200 for a J1 League victory, while Machida Zelvia are +135 with the bookies and the draw is +225.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored.

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Full-Time Result

1

+200

X

+225

2

+135

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

-105

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-175

12

-300

X2

-275

Draw No Bet

1

+110

2

-150

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-125

2 Hcp -0.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-211

Over 2.5

+160

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+110

No

-150

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to S-Pulse vs Zelvia team news.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the J1 League squads.

Shimizu S-Pulse Team Page Machida Zelvia Team Page