Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama F. Marinos Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025

J1 League Betting Preview: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama F. Marinos

Shimizu S-Pulse host Yokohama F. Marinos in this Japanese J1 league match at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, with kick-off set for 05:30 on Saturday 16 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Don’t Expect Fireworks

There could be some merit in betting Under 2.5 when it comes to the Total Goals market. Shimizu S-Pulse and Yokohama F. Marinos might play out a low-scoring contest and we’re happy to take the odds of -106.

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S-Pulse Beat Marinos in their Last H2H Battle

Shimizu S-Pulse drew on the road in their last game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against Sanfrecce Hiroshima at EDION Stadium Hiroshima. Tadahiro Akiba's side dominated possession with 68% of the ball and recorded two shots on target.

Yokohama F. Marinos suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 1-0 scoreline occurred away from home at Ajinomoto Stadium against Tokyo Verdy. The Tricolor recorded six shots on goal and had 42% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

S-Pulse beat Marinos in their last head-to-head clash. It was a 3-2 scoreline away at Nissan Stadium. The 9 H2H games most recently played have featured five Marinos wins, one draw and three victories for S-Pulse.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Shimizu S-Pulse	25	8	7	10	29	32	-3	29:32	31
18	Yokohama F.M.	25	5	6	14	23	33	-10	23:33	21

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S-Pulse have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts. Tadahiro Akiba's team have averaged 54.5% possession and 4.5 corners per match, conceding 1.5 goals and 4.2 corners from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts.

Top goalscorers Sen Takagi and Koya Kitagawa have found the net 2 times, with Capixaba scoring 1. Hikaru Nakahara and Kai Matsuzaki have been top assistors with 2.

Marinos have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, averaging 3.5 shots on goal, 8.6 attempts and 1.2 goals. The Tricolor average 50.6% possession, 4.5 corners taken and 7.8 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 10.8 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Yan has landed 3 goals, Daiya Tono 2, with Kaina Tanimura and two others scoring 1. Yan and Riku Yamane are the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama F. Marinos Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama F. Marinos tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation and bet builder advice. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

The best plan of attack could be backing Under 2.5 Goals for this J1 League encounter. We can land odds of -106 when it comes to this wager and that looks to be a very fair price.

The latest injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.

Key Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama F. Marinos league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Shimizu S-Pulse games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Shimizu S-Pulse games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Shimizu S-Pulse games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Marinos games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Marinos games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.5% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Bettors looking for an alternative at bigger odds might want to take a look at the Under 1.5 Goals option which will pay out providing we see no more than one goal being scored during the ninety minutes.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

S-Pulse 1 - 1 Marinos

Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at +550. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Corners Prediction

Marinos Under 5.5 Corners -152

Yokohama F. Marinos have had under 5.5 corners in five consecutive away matches, with Shimizu S-Pulse conceding under 5.5 corners in the previous five games. There’s the opportunity to go under the Marinos Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -152 available.

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

8.70 4.50 4.20

Home

9.00 4.50 4.50

Away

9.30 5.40 3.90

Marinos

Total

12.30 4.50 7.80

Home

11.50 5.50 6.00

Away

11.80 4.70 7.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-109

Under 10.5

-135

S-Pulse Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-125

Marinos Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-110

X

+700

2

+128

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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama F. Marinos 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.

S-Pulse Match Odds Suggest Victory

The favourites are 49% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Shimizu S-Pulse being priced at +105 to come away with a victory in this J1 League encounter. If you want to wager on the underdog, Yokohama F. Marinos have been priced up at +215.

If you fancy S-Pulse to win, then the -132 for them on the Asian Handicap -0.25 is a potential wager. You get a full payout if they beat Marinos and half your stake back if it ends in a draw.

You can back Under 2.5 Goals or Over 2.5 Goals at roughly the same price right now. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -147 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+105

X

+270

2

+215

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+123

2

+265

Double Chance

1X

-286

12

-357

X2

-133

Draw No Bet

1

-189

2

+130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-132

2 Hcp +0.25

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-106

Over 2.5

-122

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

+104

Past Ten S-Pulse Home Games Have Yielded Four Wins

S-Pulse have recorded four victories, four draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Marinos have clocked up six losses, two wins and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

The last IAI Stadium Nihondaira meeting saw Marinos beat S-Pulse 5-3.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Shimizu S-Pulse Home Stats		4-4-2	2.70	1.60	1.10	5	5	6	4
Yokohama F. Marinos Away Stats		2-2-6	2.40	1.00	1.40	4	6	4	6

• 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

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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama F. Marinos Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the S-Pulse vs Marinos team news beforehand. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the J1 League together with updated injury news.

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