Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia: match statistics
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shimizu S-Pulse plays Machida Zelvia in J1 League (Japan). The game is scheduled for October 21, 2026.
Recent form
Shimizu S-Pulse has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Machida Zelvia has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Shimizu S-Pulse scores 0.89 goals per game and allows 1.00. Machida Zelvia scores 2.44 and allows 1.11. Games in this league average 2.91 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Shimizu S-Pulse's games and 78% of Machida Zelvia's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 67%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Machida Zelvia has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.24 per game. Shimizu S-Pulse takes 10.7 shots per game, while Machida Zelvia takes 13.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Shimizu S-Pulse leads at halftime in 11% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Machida Zelvia leads at halftime in 44% and scores 1.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shimizu S-Pulse's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). For Machida Zelvia, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
J1 League games average 2.91 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Machida Zelvia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.50 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Machida Zelvia is 174% better for: goals scored per game.
0.89 goals / game - Shimizu S-Pulse · 2.44 goals / game - Machida Zelvia
Shimizu S-Pulse is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Shimizu S-Pulse · 1.11 goals / game - Machida Zelvia
Shimizu S-Pulse scores in 67% of games (6 of 9 games), while Machida Zelvia keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 games).
Machida Zelvia scores in 100% of games (9 of 9 games), while Shimizu S-Pulse keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Shimizu S-Pulse
Over / Under - Machida Zelvia
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Machida Zelvia is 78% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Shimizu S-Pulse · 1.78 pts / game - Machida Zelvia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shimizu S-Pulse - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Machida Zelvia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Shimizu S-Pulse
Machida Zelvia
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (J1 League).
Teams vs league
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Liga | Machida Zelvia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.89 | 2.91 | ▲ 3.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 59% | ▲ 78% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 53% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | • 22% | 23% | • 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 68% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | • 89% | 88% | • 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Shimizu S-Pulse's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Machida Zelvia. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Shimizu S-Pulse and Machida Zelvia play?
Shimizu S-Pulse face Machida Zelvia on October 21, 2026 in J1 League. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Shimizu S-Pulse and Machida Zelvia?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Shimizu S-Pulse won 0, Machida Zelvia won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia?
Shimizu S-Pulse score 0.89 goals per game on average and Machida Zelvia 2.44. The J1 League average is 2.91 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Shimizu S-Pulse's matches and 78% of Machida Zelvia's.
What form are Shimizu S-Pulse and Machida Zelvia in?
Over the last 5 games Shimizu S-Pulse have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Machida Zelvia 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia?
The statistical background for Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.