Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia: match statistics
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Shimizu S-Pulse play Machida Zelvia in J1 League (Japan). The match date is 21 October 2026.
Current form
Shimizu S-Pulse: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Machida Zelvia: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Shimizu S-Pulse scores 0.89 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Machida Zelvia scores 2.44 and concedes 1.11. League average: 2.91 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Shimizu S-Pulse 44%, Machida Zelvia 78%. Over 2.5: Shimizu S-Pulse 33%, Machida Zelvia 67%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Machida Zelvia has higher xG: 1.50 vs 1.24. Shimizu S-Pulse: 10.7 shots per match, Machida Zelvia: 13.1.
Match halves
Shimizu S-Pulse: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.78. Machida Zelvia: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 1.56.
Goals by minute
Shimizu S-Pulse: 61-75 (4 goals). Machida Zelvia: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
J1 League: 2.91 goals per match, BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 3.50, BTTS 50%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 match.
0.89 goals / match - Shimizu S-Pulse · 2.44 goals / match - Machida Zelvia
Shimizu S-Pulse is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Shimizu S-Pulse · 1.11 goals / match - Machida Zelvia
Shimizu S-Pulse scores in 67% of matches (6 of 9 matches), while Machida Zelvia keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 matches).
Machida Zelvia scores in 100% of matches (9 of 9 matches), while Shimizu S-Pulse keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Shimizu S-Pulse
Over / Under - Machida Zelvia
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Shimizu S-Pulse · 1.78 pts / match - Machida Zelvia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shimizu S-Pulse - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Machida Zelvia - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Shimizu S-Pulse
Machida Zelvia
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (2): Shimizu S-Pulse 0 - 1 - 1 Machida Zelvia. Average goals 3.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
When do Shimizu S-Pulse and Machida Zelvia play?
Shimizu S-Pulse face Machida Zelvia on 21 October 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.