Yokohama FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction: Uncertainty Reigns SUpreme Here

Two teams with numerous losses under their belts, Yokohama FC and Shimizu S Pulse, in the last five league appearances, will continue their struggle in Matchday 9 at the NHK Spring Stadium in Mitsuzawa Park. The last two meetings between the sides produced a win for Yokohama and a stalemate in the most recent clash.

As it stands, Morale in both camps is in shambles and while pointers indicate a possible downward plunge for the two teams, fans will be left to decide which team pays better adherence to the coach’s instructions.

Recent Meetings:

Shimizu S-Pulse 1-1 Yokohama FC

Yokohama FC 2-0 Shimizu S-Pulse

Yokohama FC (19th)

Last Five Matches: L-L-W-L-L

Yokohama FC woes compiled last week in the game against Vissel Kobe; a 1-0 encounter that played out late in the final thirds of the game; after the previous 2-1 loss against Nagoya Grampus, fellow league contenders.

Yokohama’s problems spawn in the midfield, as the team plays more of their games in the defensive area of the midfield. Also, the wingers struggle to get accurate crosses into the box.

In the last eight games, The Fulies have scored four goals and conceded seven. The home turf has been desecrated thrice in five recent games, with three losses and two wins.

Shimizu S-Pulse (8th)

Last Five Matches: D-L-W-L-L

For a team that began the league with a flawless run in four games, the Shizuoka-based side is becoming one of the worst-performing teams in the league. Although the last four games have been disappointing for the supporters, they have managed to score five goals.

Last week against the Urawa Red Diamonds, Shimizu S Pulse got an own-goal consolation from the three-goal full-time encounter. In the eight league games, they have scored ten goals and conceded seven.

Away from home, they have played four games with two losses, one stalemate, and one win.

TABLE SORTS - Yokohama vs Shimizu S-Pulse

Expert Betting Tips

For this game, the two sides will contend furiously with lots of fouls and offensive plays. Goals will be scarce due to the clumsiness of their frontmen, with goals from the midfielders expected as the most projected means of scoreboard alterations. The best bets in this encounter are:

+ Under 2.5 goals at 1.73 odds from 1xbet.

+ A BTTS-NO at 1.67 odds with Betway.

+ A narrow win for Yokohama FC at 2.91 odds from Bet365.