Our Machida Zelvia vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction: 1-1
Machida Zelvia vs Shimizu S-Pulse in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday July 5, 2025. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Machida Zelvia vs Shimizu S-Pulse prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Machida Zelvia's Last Match – Albirex Niigata vs Machida Zelvia
Machida Zelvia will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 4-0 Japan J-League victory over Albirex Niigata on June 29. In that match, Machida Zelvia saw 37% of the ball and created 13 goal attempts, with 10 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Albirex Niigata | 63% | 8 (1) | 0.72 | 52 |
Machida Zelvia | 37% | 13 (10) | 1.78 | 60 |
Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashiwa Reysol
After suffering a 0-2 Japan J-League loss to Kashiwa Reysol, Shimizu S-Pulse must win to get back on track. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse recorded 47% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shimizu S-Pulse | 47% | 8 (1) | 2.79 | 47 |
Kashiwa Reysol | 53% | 9 (3) | 2.18 | 45 |
Machida Zelvia vs Shimizu S-Pulse Stats
Key Stats
| Machida Zelvia | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.77 | Attacking Strength | 0.91 |
| 1.27 | Defence Strength | 1.16 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Machida Zelvia are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Shimizu S-Pulse average 1.2 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Machida Zelvia 19-13
Shimizu S-Pulse 12-16
What are the odds for this match?
Machida Zelvia to win: @1.9
Draw: @3.6
Shimizu S-Pulse to win: @4
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025