Machida Zelvia vs Shimizu S-pulse: result 3-0 and analysis
J1 LeagueRegular Season - 23Kick-off on July 5, 2025 at 09:00 AM (UTC)Machida Gion Stadium, Tokyo
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What was the result of Machida Zelvia vs Shimizu S-pulse?
Machida Zelvia won 3-0 on July 5, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 14′R. KikuchiMachida Zelvia
- 75′Y. SomaMachida Zelvia (pen.)
- 90′T. NumataMachida Zelvia
Official lineup for Machida Zelvia vs Shimizu S-pulse
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Machida Zelvia
3-4-2-1- 9S. Fujio
- 7Y. Soma
- 20T. Nishimura
- 26K. Hayashi
- 18H. Shimoda
- 16H. Mae
- 6H. Mochizuki
- 3G. Shōji
- 4R. Kikuchi
- 50D. Okamura
- 1K. Tani
Shimizu S-pulse
- 19K. Matsuzaki
- 23K. Kitagawa
- 33T. Inui
- 7Capixaba
- 14R. Yamahara
- 21S. Yajima
- 36Z. Uno
- 4S. Hasukawa
- 25Mateus Brunetti
- 66J. Sumiyoshi
- 1Y. Oki
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Machida Zelvia have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Shimizu S-pulse have 5, 5 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2025 | Albirex Niigata(away) | 4-0 | J1 League |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Kashima(home) | 2-1 | J1 League |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Shonan Bellmare(away) | 2-1 | J1 League |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Kyoto Sangyo University(home) | 2-1 | Emperor Cup |
| May 31, 2025 | Yokohama F. Marinos(home) | 0-3 | J1 League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2025 | Kashiwa Reysol(home) | 0-2 | J1 League |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Nagoya Grampus(away) | 1-1 | J1 League |
| Jun 15, 2025 | Gamba Osaka(home) | 0-0 | J1 League |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Matsumoto Yamaga(home) | 4-2 | Emperor Cup |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Cerezo Osaka(away) | 2-4 | J1 League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 1 Machida Zelvia win, 1 draw, 3 Shimizu S-pulse wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2025 | Shimizu S-pulse 2-2 Machida Zelvia | J1 League |
| Aug 19, 2023 | Shimizu S-pulse 3-2 Machida Zelvia | J2 League |
| May 21, 2023 | Machida Zelvia 2-1 Shimizu S-pulse | J2 League |
| Oct 8, 2016 | Shimizu S-pulse 2-0 Machida Zelvia | J2 League |
| Jun 8, 2016 | Machida Zelvia 1-2 Shimizu S-pulse | J2 League |
Last archived meeting: Shimizu S-pulse vs Machida Zelvia on May 11, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Machida Zelvia score 1.4 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Shimizu S-pulse score 1.5 and concede 1.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machida Zelvia | 1.4 | 1.3 | 2 | 8/15 | 10/15 |
| Shimizu S-pulse | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Machida Zelvia sit 4th in J1 League (29 points from 14 matches) and Shimizu S-pulse sit 15th (14 points from 14 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Machida Zelvia | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 10 | 29 |
| 15 | Shimizu S-pulse | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 23 | 14 |
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- Jul 5, 2025Nagoya Grampus0-0Tokyo Verdy
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- Jul 5, 2025Cerezo Osaka0-1Gamba Osaka
- Jul 5, 2025Kawasaki Frontale2-1Kashima
- Jul 5, 2025Kyoto Sanga2-1Albirex Niigata
- Jul 5, 2025Yokohama FC0-1Yokohama F. Marinos
- Jul 5, 2025Kashiwa Reysol1-0FC Tokyo