Machida Zelvia v Shimizu S-Pulse: what the numbers say
Machida Zelvia meet Shimizu S-Pulse at Machida Gion Stadium, Sunday 7:00am (J1 League). Machida Zelvia have won 2 of the 3 meetings with Shimizu S-Pulse since 2025.
The big picture
Machida Zelvia come in 4th on the ladder with 29 points; Shimizu S-Pulse are 15th on 14. Machida Zelvia have the higher position to protect.
Machida Zelvia are 22–6–5 in J1 League 2026, averaging 1.7 goals for and 1 against.
Shimizu S-Pulse are 12–19–3 in J1 League 2026, averaging 0.9 goals for and 1.4 against.
Form
Machida Zelvia have won three of their last five and most recently drew with Gamba Osaka 0–0.
Shimizu S-Pulse have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Tokyo Verdy 1969 0–1.
Shimizu S-Pulse have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 3 times on our records since 2025: Machida Zelvia 2, Shimizu S-Pulse 0, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2026), Machida Zelvia won 5–0 at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
Biggest margin between these two: Machida Zelvia by 5 goals in 2026 (5–0).
Players to watch
For Machida Zelvia, watch Yuki Soma (7 goals, 7 assists in 2026) and Tete Yengi (6 goals, 2 assists in 2026).
For Shimizu S-Pulse, watch Oh Se-Hun (9 goals, 2 assists in 2026) and Kosuke Kinoshita (4 goals in 2026).
At Machida Gion Stadium
Machida Zelvia have won 11 of their last 14 at Machida Gion Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Machida Zelvia go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
