Our Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama FC Prediction: 1-1
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama FC in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 10:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday July 20, 2025. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama FC 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
Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Shonan Bellmare vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Shimizu S-Pulse will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 Japan FA Cup win against Shonan Bellmare on July 16. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse recorded 45% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shonan Bellmare | 55% | 0 (7) | - | 42 |
Shimizu S-Pulse | 45% | 0 (4) | - | 33 |
Yokohama FC's Last Match – Kyoto Sanga FC vs Yokohama FC
Yokohama FC will be determined to find a winning touch after a 3-3 Japan FA Cup draw against Kyoto Sanga FC on July 16. In that match, Yokohama FC controlled 48% of possession and managed 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kyoto Sanga FC | 52% | 0 (6) | - | 75 |
Yokohama FC | 48% | 0 (7) | - | 68 |
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama FC Stats
Key Stats
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Yokohama FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Attacking Strength | 0.55 |
| 1.29 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Yokohama FC average 1.3 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.