Machida Zelvia vs Shimizu S-Pulse Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

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

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.

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

Machida Zelvia Fixtures

Shimizu S-Pulse Fixtures