Our Shonan Bellmare vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction: 0-0
Shonan Bellmare vs Shimizu S-Pulse in the Japan FA Cup is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday July 16, 2025. Our prediction favors a 0-0 stalemate, with neither team showing enough attacking firepower to secure a breakthrough.
This Shonan Bellmare 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
Shonan Bellmare's Last Match – Vissel Kobe vs Shonan Bellmare
Shonan Bellmare will be looking to bounce back after a 0-4 Japan J-League defeat against Vissel Kobe on July 5. In that match, Shonan Bellmare had 52% possession and 4 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vissel Kobe | 48% | 12 (8) | 1.07 | 49 |
Shonan Bellmare | 52% | 4 (2) | 0.84 | 33 |
Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Machida Zelvia vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Shimizu S-Pulse will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-3 Japan J-League defeat at the hands of Machida Zelvia on July 5. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse controlled 64% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Machida Zelvia | 36% | 11 (6) | 2.01 | 37 |
Shimizu S-Pulse | 64% | 8 (4) | 1.12 | 38 |
Shonan Bellmare vs Shimizu S-Pulse Stats
Key Stats
| Shonan Bellmare | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.14 | Attacking Strength | 0 |
| 0.26 | Defence Strength | 0 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shonan Bellmare are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Shimizu S-Pulse average 1.2 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.