Machida Zelvia vs Shimizu S-Pulse: Prediction for the Match on July 05 2025

Machida Zelvia vs Shimizu S-Pulse: Prediction for the Match on July 05, 2025

Prediction for the J1 League game between Machida Zelvia and Shimizu S-Pulse, which will take place at the Machida Stadium, downtown Tokyo. Machida, who is clear off with seven points, currently bagged a winning hat trick in the last three games with grabby hands on Kawasaki’s spot (sixth) in the event of victory from this game. Shimizu however, seem to have lost their gleam in the last eight weeks, with only one win. Although their earlier game was a 2-2 stalemate, Machida’s momentum prefers them for victory - even to the blind.

A preview of the game team statistics, emerging lineup, and several betting options are available below.

Machida Zelvia: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: DLWWW

Machida’s 4-nil conquest over the Swans of Albirex Niigata last week completed an excellent form revamp, after what looked like an uneven spell before the Emperor Cup’s 2-1 victory over Kyoto Sangyo University.

Since the snap, they have gone on to defeat Shonan Bellmare (2-1), and league toppers Kashima Antlers (2-1). The victory over the league leaders accentuated morale in the camp, which diffused in the game against Niigata, recorded to be their biggest victory so far this season. 

Closely examining Machida’s home performance in the last four hosting exhibitions, they have taken two wins and two losses, scoring in three of the games.

Machida ranks in the top eighth league spot, with thirty four points from ten wins, four stalemates and eight defeats from the last twenty two games.

Machida Zelvia: Lineup

Team: The team blazes with morale, evident in the squeaky-clean way they dominated Niigata in the second half, in a game that was envisaged to produce goals on both ends. Both factions fulfilled their pay grades, with the attackers netting goals and the defenders cancelling goal opportunities. Coach Kuroda has no major change to make to this formation, which has produced desired results in the last three weeks; well - unless something strange happens again. 

Players: Yuki Soma was everywhere last week, winning ground duels, dribbling past his opposition and finding the high-right angle of the net twice in the game. Go Kuroda’s attacking trio seem to be focused on a mission, with Nishimura breaking the inertia and Poacher Fujio helping to nail the coffin.

Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Tani, Shoji-Kikuchi-Okamura, Hayashi-Shimoda-Mae-Mochizuki, Soma-Nishimura, Fujio.

Head Coach: Go Kuroda

Out: No injury concern at the moment.

Shimizu S-Pulse: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: WLDDL

The Shizuoka prefects have not been fortunate to claim victory points in the last five league games. Instead, they have toiled to their dismay, currently tied at twenty-seven (27) league points with Nagoya Grampus and Tokyo Verdy. 

Shimizu fell for the danger of objectifying stalemates, having struggled to attain parity against Gamba Osaka (0-0) and Nagoya Grampus (1-1). Despite playing from home, they stood no chance against the Kashiwa Sun Kings, who were quick to push a winning narrative before the first ten minutes elapsed. By the end of the first half, they were two goals behind, and all the opposition did in the second half was to block all ways for a possible comeback. 

On the road, the Shizuoka’s starting eleven have not been great, with three losses and one stalemate, with the majority of their point drops factored from the losses on away matches. In the last five league games, they have taken one win, two losses, and two stalemates.

Shimizu S-Pulse: Lineup

Team: Enthusiasm in the team is on a low, with the team slugging through the complete June without a victory. The unfortunate turn of events for the side who began rather brilliantly seemed to be worsened by the sluggishness of the admin, who failed to fill square pegs with square holes after the transfer market.

Meanwhile, Coach Tadahiro needs to read the writings on the wall, and make changes to the team before he finds his job on the market, despite occupying the position. 

Players: Defender Sumiyoshinwas tipped as the player who worked hardest against their last opponents Kashiwa Reysol. He is expected to step up once again and influence his colleagues towards enforcing the backline, since the attackers cannot stop being lousy with their goal attempts. 

 Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Oki, Hasukawa-Sumiyoshi-Brunetti, Hidaka-Uno-Bueno-Capixaba, Matsuzaki-Inui, Kitagawa

Head Coach: Tadahiro Akiba

Out: Nil

Machida Zelvia vs Shimizu S-Pulse Head-to-Head Statistics

Majority of their meetings have been in the J2 League, the junior category. Their first meeting in the league was in May and it was a 2-2 performance, with Go Kuroda and Tadahiro Akiba still at locked horns on tactical superiority.

Machida Zelvia vs Shimizu S-Pulse Betting Trends

• Machida Zelvia has scored at least one goal in seven of the last eight league games. Bet on the hosts to score at least one goal at 1.185 odds with 1xbet;
• The Under 3.5 goal option has played out in the last four home games .You can pick this choice at 1.28 odds from Betway;
• The O1.5 goal tally has played out perfectly between these sides. Bet on this pick at 1.30 odds from Bet365;
• Shimizu S-Pulse have scored at least one goal in their last two away matches. Pick the Away over 0.5 choice at 1.47 odds from 1xbet

Machida Zelvia vs Shimizu S-Pulse Match Prediction 02 July 2025

While Machida looks like the obvious Whip Hand due to recent excellent plays, Shimizu leads with three games on the overall head-to-head rating. As an expert, my job is to look beyond the obvious and deliver the most likely playable outcome. 

The crystal-clear option is for Machida to win, but Machida has not comfortably defeated Shimizu since 2023. The only trendy playable we bank on in goals, which literally grows on trees whenever these sides meet.

Below are my best predictions:

- My prediction is for the Total Over 2.5 goal option. This choice is for 2.00 odds from bet365;

- The next is for the two sides to find the scoring, and follow the exact trend of the last meeting in May. All Machida has to do is score first. 1xbet tips the opinion of a BTTS at a coefficient of 1.82 odds;

- Lastly, I will push the goal lines to be more than expected. Four goals (O3.5) will not be off the mark here. The Betway bookmaker tips this choice at 3.25 odds.