Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Oct 2026
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia Predictions
We’re keen to secure odds of +104 for an away win when Machida Zelvia face Shimizu S-Pulse. There’s every chance that the visitors will have the edge and the Full-Time Result market offers plenty of value.
Read our complete Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia Preview
Shimizu S-Pulse take on Machida Zelvia at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Wednesday 21 October.
Shimizu S-Pulse drew their last game 2-2 at home, with the action taking place at IAI Stadium Nihondaira against Gamba Osaka. S-Pa enjoyed just 35% possession and had five shots on target, while Yuki Honda and Kai Matsuzaki scored one goal apiece.
Machida Zelvia have won their previous two J1 League matches. The latest was a 3-0 home victory at Machida GION Stadium against Avispa Fukuoka. Go Kuroda's team had 52% possession and seven shots on goal, while Tete Yengi, Hiroyuki Mae and Henry Mochizuki were on the scoresheet.
H2H: 3-0 Victory for Zelvia in Pair’s Previous Head-to-Head
The last encounter between Zelvia and S-Pulse saw the former win at home. It was a 3-0 scoreline at Machida GION Stadium.
| J1 League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Machida Zelvia |
10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 25:10 | 23 |
| 10 |  Shimizu S-Pulse |
10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 10:11 | 14 |
4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts. S-Pulse have had 41.3% possession and 4.9 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.1 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 6.0 corners.
Top goalscorers are Kai Matsuzaki and Se-Hun Oh on 2 goals, while Yuki Honda has bagged 1. Tomoya Fujii is the top assists maker on 3.
Zelvia have won 7, lost 1 and drawn 2, averaging 12.8 attempts, 5.2 shots on goal and 2.5 goals. They average 49.5% possession, 4.1 corners in their favour and 4.1 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.4 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts.
Tete Yengi, Yuki Soma and Koki Ogawa have scored 3 goals, followed by Henry Mochizuki with 2. Look no further than Yuki Soma for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
There’s the exciting prospect to back Machida Zelvia for this J1 League encounter. There’s a stack of value in the +104 that the visitors land a win and we think a success is likely.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of J1 League data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.
If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 49% chance of delivering a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re predicting Zelvia to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +460. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.
Corners Prediction
The past 10 Shimizu S-Pulse home matches have involved them having an average of 5.30 corners, with Machida Zelvia conceding over 3.5 corners in their last five games. There are odds of -154 available when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we think S-Pulse can cover the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re up for a bet builder, then we’ve got Machida Zelvia to win, less than three goals in total merged with S-Pulse to finish with over 3.5 corners.
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The Machida Zelvia betting odds are +104 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this J1 League encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 49% chance of winning. If you’re interested in wagering Shimizu S-Pulse, you can get +250 for the underdog.
If you want to back Zelvia to win, then you can take the Asian Handicap -0.5 option. This selection is priced at -102, although S-Pulse +0.5 is -141 and the latter puts the draw on your side.
If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. If you think both teams will score, then BTTS Yes could appeal. Otherwise, you can back BTTS No as an alternative.
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Stats: Last 10 J1 League matches only.
Shimizu S-Pulse have avoided defeat in their last four matches at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. S-Pa have five draws, three losses and two victories in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
Machida Zelvia haven’t been beaten in ten straight games away from home. Go Kuroda's team have recorded five victories and five draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 2.20 goals per game and conceding 0.90.
S-Pulse drew 2-2 with Zelvia when the sides last met at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimizu S-Pulse Home Stats |
2-5-3 | 2.10 | 1.00 | 1.10 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | |
| Machida Zelvia Away Stats |
5-5-0 | 3.10 | 2.20 | 0.90 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Shimizu S-Pulse League Stats
Machida Zelvia League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 6.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 41.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Shimizu S-Pulse this season are Kai Matsuzaki (2), Se-Hun Oh (2), Hidehiro Sugai (1)
- Top Assistors for Shimizu S-Pulse this season are Tomoya Fujii (3), Doo-Jae Won (1), Masaki Yumiba (1)
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for S-Pulse vs Zelvia before making your bets. Expect the predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups along with timely injury updates.
Previous Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Previous Machida Zelvia Lineups
Shimizu S-Pulse Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Takayuki Yoshida
Machida Zelvia Player Stats & Squad
J1 League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanfrecce H. | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 25:6 | 23 |
| 2 | Machida Zelvia | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 25:10 | 23 |
| 3 | FC Tokyo | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 21:8 | 23 |
| 4 | Vissel Kobe | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 17:9 | 22 |
| 5 | Kashiwa Reysol | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 22:17 | 21 |
| 6 | Kashima Antlers | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 21:16 | 19 |
| 7 | K. Frontale | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 21:16 | 16 |
| 8 | Yokohama F.M. | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13:9 | 16 |
| 9 | Urawa Reds | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 17:21 | 15 |
| 10 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10:11 | 14 |
| 11 | F. Okayama | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 12:15 | 13 |
| 12 | Nagoya Grampus | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 12:16 | 12 |
| 13 | Cerezo Osaka | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9:16 | 12 |
| 14 | Mito Hollyhock | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12:14 | 9 |
| 15 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11:18 | 9 |
| 16 | Kyoto Sanga | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11:19 | 8 |
| 17 | Avispa Fukuoka | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 11:16 | 7 |
| 18 | Gamba Osaka | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10:18 | 7 |
| 19 | JEF United | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8:19 | 6 |
| 20 | Tokyo Verdy | 10 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 4:18 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanfrecce H. | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 16:2 | 13 |
| 2 | Kashima Antlers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 12 |
| 3 | FC Tokyo | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9:5 | 12 |
| 4 | Cerezo Osaka | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7:5 | 11 |
| 5 | Machida Zelvia | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 6 | Vissel Kobe | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:4 | 10 |
| 7 | Kashiwa Reysol | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11:10 | 9 |
| 8 | K. Frontale | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:10 | 8 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7:7 | 8 |
| 10 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6:6 | 8 |
| 11 | Yokohama F.M. | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 12 | Avispa Fukuoka | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8:7 | 7 |
| 13 | F. Okayama | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 7 |
| 14 | Nagoya Grampus | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:6 | 6 |
| 15 | Urawa Reds | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 16 | Mito Hollyhock | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7:8 | 5 |
| 17 | JEF United | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:7 | 5 |
| 18 | Gamba Osaka | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 19 | Kyoto Sanga | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 20 | Tokyo Verdy | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3:15 | 2 |
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