J1 League
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 - 11:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Iwagin Stadium
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia Prediction & Stats - J1 League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia carries real history into this round of the J1 League.
The two sides meet on 21/10 (Wednesday) at Iwagin Stadium, 11:00 (UK time).
Read the Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Machida Zelvia Win
Last updated on 19-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Machida Zelvia the side to beat, with roughly 27% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all J1 League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Shimizu S-Pulse Preview
Shimizu S-Pulse reach this fixture 10 match into their J1 League. Here is where S-Pa stand:
In this competition
4 won, 2 drawn, 4 lost
1.4 points per game
10 scored, at 1 a game
11 conceded, at 1.1 a game
S-Pa, season-wide
4 won, 2 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Se-Hun Oh, 2 goals
Most assists: Tomoya Fujii, 3 assists
Recent results — Shimizu S-Pulse
17/10/2026 00:00
11/10/2026 02:00
07/10/2026 06:00
19/09/2026 05:30
12/09/2026 05:30
Machida Zelvia: how they are travelling
Machida Zelvia come in 9 matches into their J1 League.
Here is what Machida Zelvia have produced:
In this competition
6 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost
2.22 points per game
22 scored, at 2.44 a game
10 conceded, at 1.11 a game
Machida Zelvia, season-wide
6 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Yuki Soma, 3 goals
Most assists: Yuki Soma, 3 assists
Recent results — Machida Zelvia
18/10/2026 03:00
10/10/2026 06:00
23/09/2026 04:00
20/09/2026 04:00
12/09/2026 06:00
The head-to-head favours Shimizu S-Pulse
Recent meetings have tended to go Shimizu S-Pulse's way against Machida Zelvia.
From 6 match(es):
Shimizu S-Pulse: 3 win(s)
Machida Zelvia: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 1
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia prediction.
Form comparison Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Shimizu S-Pulse
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
W
L
|
1.4 |
| Home |
D
W
W
D
L
|
1.33 |
| Away |
W
L
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.1 | 2 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.1 | 1 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.24 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.53 | 1.34 | 1.81 |
Away Team
Machida Zelvia
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
D
W
|
2.3 |
| Home |
W
L
D
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
W
D
W
W
|
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 2.2 | 2.8 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.29 | 1.65 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.58 | 1.21 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia
Match: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia
Competition: J1 League
Date: Wednesday, 21/10/2026
Kick-off: 11:00 (UK time)
Venue: Iwagin Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.7
League: 2.92
Both Teams to Score
55%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
65%
League: 79%
Over 2.5+
47%
League: 55%
Cards
1.63
League: 3.07
Corners
10.4
League: 9.27
Home Team
Shimizu S-Pulse
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
W
L
|
1.4 |
| Home |
D
W
W
D
L
|
1.33 |
| Away |
W
L
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.1 | 2 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.1 | 1 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.24 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.53 | 1.34 | 1.81 |
Away Team
Machida Zelvia
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
D
W
|
2.3 |
| Home |
W
L
D
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
W
D
W
W
|
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 2.2 | 2.8 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.29 | 1.65 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.58 | 1.21 |
Corners
11 / Match
+34% Corners / Match
Shimizu S-Pulse received +34% more corners than Machida Zelvia in the J1 League
8.2 / Match
Gamba Osaka
(7)
Mito Hollyhock
(1)
JEF United
(8)
Avispa Fukuoka
(1)
Kawasaki Frontale
(5)
Tokyo
(4)
Kashiwa Reysol
(3)(1)
Avispa Fukuoka
(10)
Kyoto Sanga
(1)
Kashiwa Reysol
(5)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(2)
Nagoya Grampus
(6)
Kawasaki Frontale
(2)
Mito Hollyhock
Cards
1.6 / Match
+33% Cards / Match
Shimizu S-Pulse received +33% more cards than Machida Zelvia in the J1 League
1.2 / Match
Gamba Osaka
(1)
Mito Hollyhock
(1)
JEF United
(2)
Avispa Fukuoka
(1)
Kawasaki Frontale
(3)
Tokyo
(0)
Kashiwa Reysol
(0)(2)
Avispa Fukuoka
(1)
Kyoto Sanga
(0)
Kashiwa Reysol
(3)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(1)
Nagoya Grampus
(0)
Kawasaki Frontale
(1)
Mito Hollyhock
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+150%
Machida Zelvia is +150% better in terms of goals scored
2.5 / Match
Gamba Osaka
(2)
Mito Hollyhock
(2)
JEF United
(2)
Avispa Fukuoka
(1)
Kawasaki Frontale
(1)
Tokyo
(1)
Kashiwa Reysol
(0)(3)
Avispa Fukuoka
(1)
Kyoto Sanga
(2)
Kashiwa Reysol
(1)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(3)
Nagoya Grampus
(2)
Kawasaki Frontale
(1)
Mito Hollyhock
Goals Conceded
1.1 / Match
+9%
Shimizu S-Pulse condeded +9% more goals than Machida Zelvia
1 / Match
Gamba Osaka
(2)
Mito Hollyhock
(1)
JEF United
(1)
Avispa Fukuoka
(0)
Kawasaki Frontale
(3)
Tokyo
(1)
Kashiwa Reysol
(1)(0)
Avispa Fukuoka
(0)
Kyoto Sanga
(4)
Kashiwa Reysol
(1)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(1)
Nagoya Grampus
(1)
Kawasaki Frontale
(1)
Mito Hollyhock
J1 League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 6 | 19 | 23 | 2.3 |
| 2 |
Machida Zelvia
|
10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 23 | 2.3 |
| 3 |
Tokyo
|
10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 13 | 23 | 2.3 |
| 4 |
Vissel Kobe
|
10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 2.2 |
| 5 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 17 | 5 | 21 | 2.1 |
| 6 |
Kashima Antlers
|
10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 19 | 1.9 |
| 7 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 1.6 |
| 8 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 1.6 |
| 9 |
Urawa Reds
|
10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 21 | -4 | 15 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
|
10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 14 | 1.4 |
| 11 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 13 | 1.3 |
| 12 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 16 | -4 | 12 | 1.2 |
| 13 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 16 | -7 | 12 | 1.2 |
| 14 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 9 | 0.9 |
| 15 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
|
10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 18 | -7 | 9 | 0.9 |
| 16 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 19 | -8 | 8 | 0.8 |
| 17 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 7 | 0.7 |
| 18 |
Gamba Osaka
|
10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 18 | -8 | 7 | 0.7 |
| 19 |
JEF United
|
10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 19 | -11 | 6 | 0.6 |
| 20 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
10 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 18 | -14 | 4 | 0.4 |
Odds
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