Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia prediction

Japan - J1 League

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21 Oct 2026 06:00

Over 1.5 Goals

Market: Over 1.5 Goals · @ 1.44

1.44

Last updated: 18-10-2026

Shimizu S-Pulse and Machida Zelvia face each other on Wednesday 10.21.2026, at 11:00 (UK Time), in a J1 League 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Shimizu S-Pulse's home ground, the IAI Stadium Nihondaira.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between S-Pa and Football Club Machida Zelvia, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

Shimizu S-Pulse preview

Shimizu S-Pulse heads into the match with the following record in the J1 League: in 10 matches, S-Pa secured 4 victories, 2 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.4 points per game.

Taking a broader look at S-Pa's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 6 victories so far.

Shimizu S-Pulse has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 14 goals, of which 10 were scored in the J1 League, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Se-Hun Oh, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Tomoya Fujii has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, Shimizu S-Pulse has conceded 11 goals in the J1 League (an average of 1.1 per game) and 13 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.08 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.

Machida Zelvia preview

Machida Zelvia comes into the game with 9 matches played so far in the J1 League. They have secured 6 victories, 2 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.22 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 16 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses.

Football Club Machida Zelvia's attack has been highly effective, scoring 45 goals during this period. Of that total, 22 were netted in the J1 League, with an average of 2.44 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.88.

Zelvia's offensive system is led by Yuki Soma, the team's top scorer this season. The japanese forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Yuki Soma. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 10 goals with an average of 1.11 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 19 goals in 24 matches, averaging 0.79 per match.

Head to head: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Shimizu S-Pulse

Home

DWWWW
VS

Machida Zelvia

Away

WWWLD

Points & Results

  • 1.40
    PPG
    2.30
  • 40%
    Wins
    70%
  • 30%
    First to Score
    60%

Goals Scored & Conceded

  • 1
    Scored/game
    2.50
  • 1.10
    Conceded/game
    1
  • 1.27
    xG
    1.47
  • 1.53
    xGA
    1.40

Trends

  • 50%
    Both Score
    70%
  • 20%
    Clean Sheet
    30%
  • 30%
    Failed to Score
    0%

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Likely Scores

#ScoreProbability%
11 - 1
13.40%
20 - 1
9.40%
31 - 2
9.15%
40 - 0
8.29%
50 - 2
7.97%
62 - 1
6.99%
71 - 0
6.90%
82 - 2
5.25%
92 - 0
4.65%
101 - 3
4.58%
110 - 3
3.99%
123 - 1
2.67%
Published: 18 Oct 2026
Updated: 18 Oct 2026