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Yokohama F. Marinos logo
Yokohama F. Marinos
Shimizu S-pulse logo
Shimizu S-pulse

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Yokohama F. Marinos vs Shimizu S-pulse: Hosts Look to Turn Home Form Around in J1 League

Yokohama F. Marinos host Shimizu S-pulse in the J1 League, with the home side seeking to improve a concerning home record against a Shimizu side that has drawn half of their away games this season. Recent form suggests a potential for goals, but defensive frailties on both sides could lead to a cagey affair.

This fixture pits a Yokohama side desperate to leverage their home advantage against a Shimizu team adept at grinding out results on the road. We can expect Yokohama to try and impose themselves through a higher volume of shots and possession in their own half, potentially utilizing wide overloads. Shimizu, however, have shown resilience defensively away from home, often employing a compact mid-block to frustrate opponents. Their recent struggles might see them adopt a more cautious approach, looking for swift transitions rather than committing too many players forward, which could lead to a battle for control in central areas.

Team statistics

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Home Team Matches
Away Team Matches
Yokohama F. Marinos
VS
Shimizu S-pulse
19
Matches played
19
6 - 3 - 10
Results
4 - 9 - 6
31.6%
Win %
21.1%
1.5
Goals scored
1.1
1.6
Goals conceded
1.2
League averages

Key points

  • • Yokohama F. Marinos have won only 22.2% of their home games this season.
  • • Shimizu S-pulse have drawn 44.4% of their away matches.
  • • Yokohama's last three home games have yielded just one goal.

AI Prediction

The odds suggest a relatively even contest, with a slight lean towards the home side. Yokohama's home form is dire, but their overall scoring record and shot volume suggest they can find the net, especially against a Shimizu side that has been drawing many games. Shimizu's recent defensive record is concerning, and while they can score away, Yokohama's recent uptick in scoring (2.3 goals in last 3) points towards a game with goals at both ends. Given the Jekyll-and-Hyde nature of Yokohama's home form and Shimizu's propensity for draws, a stalemate feels like the most likely outcome, but with enough attacking intent to push the scoreline over 2.5.

  • AI
    Confidence
    Pick
    Recent Win% (20)
  • amazon/nova-lite-v1
    nova-lite-v1 (fr)
    by amazon
    70%
    Yokohama F. Marinos HOME
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    27%
    O/U
    50%
    BTTS
    53%
  • deepseek/deepseek-v4-pro
    deepseek-v4-pro (ja)
    by deepseek
    65%
    Yokohama F. Marinos HOME
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    47%
    O/U
    50%
    BTTS
    43%
  • google/gemini-2.5-flash-lite
    gemini-2.5-flash-lite (en)
    by google
    65%
    X DRAW
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    47%
    O/U
    67%
    BTTS
    67%

H2H

J1 League
Match dateTeamScoreTeamO/U 2.5BTTS
5/31/2026
Yokohama F. Marinos
D 1 - 1 D
Shimizu S-pulse
AWAY
UY
8/16/2025
Yokohama F. Marinos
W 3 - 1 L
Shimizu S-pulse
AWAY
OY
4/16/2025HOME
Yokohama F. Marinos
L 2 - 3 W
Shimizu S-pulse
OY
Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Yokohama F. Marinos Team recent

Yokohama F. Marinos logo
Yokohama F. Marinos
Home Team Matches
Match dateH/AVSScoreResultsO/U 2.5BTTSCor 9.5
AWAY
Shimizu S-pulse1 - 1DUY-
AWAY
Tokyo Verdy6 - 0WON-
HOME
Kashiwa Reysol0 - 1LUN-
HOME
Kashima1 - 1DUY-
AWAY
Machida Zelvia0 - 2LUN-
HOME
Mito Hollyhock1 - 1DUY-
AWAY
JEF United Chiba3 - 2WOY-
AWAY
Urawa3 - 2WOY-
HOME
Kawasaki Frontale1 - 2LOY-
HOME
FC Tokyo1 - 3LOY-

Yokohama F. Marinos have endured a difficult season, particularly at home where they've secured only 22.2% of their points. Their overall scoring record isn't abysmal, averaging 1.5 goals per game, but they concede too readily, letting in 1.6 on average. Recent home form is even more concerning, with no wins in their last three at home, drawing two and losing one, while their last outing saw them fail to score against a team that conceded one goal. Despite this, they still manage a decent number of shots at home, suggesting they can create chances, though converting them has been an issue.

Shimizu S-pulse Team recent

Shimizu S-pulse logo
Shimizu S-pulse
Away Team Matches
Match dateH/AVSScoreResultsO/U 2.5BTTSCor 9.5
HOME
Yokohama F. Marinos1 - 1DUY-
HOME
Gamba Osaka1 - 2LOY-
AWAY
Fagiano Okayama0 - 2LUN-
HOME
Avispa Fukuoka1 - 1DUY-
HOME
Cerezo Osaka1 - 1DUY-
AWAY
Kyoto Sanga2 - 1WOY-
HOME
V-varen Nagasaki1 - 2LOY-
HOME
Nagoya Grampus0 - 2LUN-
AWAY
Sanfrecce Hiroshima1 - 1DUY-
AWAY
V-varen Nagasaki3 - 0WON-

Shimizu S-pulse present a mixed bag, with a solid away record that sees them drawing 44.4% of their matches on the road. They average a goal per game away from home but also concede 1.1, indicating a generally tight defence. However, their overall form has dipped recently, with two losses and one draw in their last three outings, conceding 1.7 goals per game in that span, though their last match was a 1-1 draw away from home. They possess a good passing accuracy on the road and tend to generate a reasonable number of shots, but their recent scoring has been limited.

O
Over
U
Under
Y
Yes
N
No

Odds

1x2
Yokohama F. Marinos
HOME
2.3
DRAW
3.25
Shimizu S-pulse
AWAY
3.1
2.5 OVER/UNDER
OVER
2.15
UNDER
1.67
BTTS
YES
1.83
NO
1.83

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League table

Japan J1 League
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1Kashima18150331112045WWWWW
2FC Tokyo18130532181437LWWLW
3Machida Zelvia1813052822637WLWWW
4Kawasaki Frontale1810082628-228WWLWL
5Tokyo Verdy1810082226-428LWLLL
6Urawa1870112522325LLWWW
7Yokohama F. Marinos1860122831-320WLLLL
8Kashiwa Reysol1870112224-220WWWLL
9Mito Hollyhock1860122339-1618LLLLW
10JEF United Chiba1830151834-1612LLLWL
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