Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia: Preview, H2H, Stats

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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms

On 21 October 2026, Shimizu S-Pulse face Machida Zelvia at IAI Stadium Nihondaira with kickoff scheduled for . This Japan J-League encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.

Shimizu S-Pulse tend to play with an attacking mindset.

Machida Zelvia prefer systems with three central defenders.

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse

W W L D L

Machida Zelvia

L D W W D

Shimizu S-Pulse have shown strong momentum, remaining difficult to beat in recent weeks. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.

Despite similar results, Machida Zelvia have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.

Recent Form Home/Away

Shimizu S-Pulse (Home)

W W D L L

Machida Zelvia (Away)

W D W W
There is little difference in Shimizu S-Pulse's performance across venues.

Machida Zelvia show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)

Shimizu S-Pulse

- + - - -

Machida Zelvia

- - - - -

Shimizu S-Pulse have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. They will need to tighten things up at the back.

However, Machida Zelvia have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. Defensive frailties could be costly.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away

Shimizu S-Pulse (Home)

- + - - -

Machida Zelvia (Away)

- - + -
There is little difference in Shimizu S-Pulse's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.

Machida Zelvia show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5)

Shimizu S-Pulse

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Machida Zelvia

+ - + + -

Shimizu S-Pulse's recent matches have shown a mixed pattern in terms of goals. Much depends on the opponent.

Meanwhile, Machida Zelvia regularly feature in high-scoring games. Chances tend to be created at both ends.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away

Shimizu S-Pulse (Home)

+ - - - -

Machida Zelvia (Away)

+ - + +
Only small differences appear in Shimizu S-Pulse's match tempo home versus away.

Machida Zelvia's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.

Scoring Consistency

Shimizu S-Pulse

+ + + + -

Machida Zelvia

+ + + + +

Shimizu S-Pulse have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.

Meanwhile, Machida Zelvia have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.

Scoring Consistency Home/Away

Shimizu S-Pulse (Home)

+ + + - -

Machida Zelvia (Away)

+ + + +
Shimizu S-Pulse attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.

Machida Zelvia's ability to score has been consistent home and away.

On average Shimizu S-Pulse scores 0.8 and concedes 0.8 goals in home matches, while Machida Zelvia averagely scores 3.3 and concedes 0.8 goals in away matches.
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia Live Match StatsLive Match Stats

On average Shimizu S-Pulse scores after every 14.3 shots, while Machida Zelvia gets averagely 13.6 shots in a game.
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations

Shimizu S-Pulse fielded the below lineup in the last match against JEF United Ichihara: Umeda; Brunetti, Honda, Sumiyoshi, Sugai; Matsuzaki, Won, Yumiba; Inoue, Oh, Germain
In their last match against Kashiwa Reysol starting lineup of Machida Zelvia was the following: Tani; Shoji, Okamura, Dresevic; Nakamura, Mae, Shirasaki, Heroki Mochizuki; Soma, Ogawa; Yengi
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