FC Machida Zelvia vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
-
Match Preview
FC Machida Zelvia vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at Machida GION Stadium.
- FC Machida Zelvia 14 games · 25 pts (2026/26)
- Shimizu S-Pulse 15 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Kashima Antlers 15 34 2 FC Tokyo 15 32 3 Nagoya Grampus 15 28 4 Vissel Kobe 14 26 5 Gamba Osaka 16 25 6 FC Machida Zelvia 14 25 7 Tokyo Verdy 13 24 8 Cerezo Osaka FC 15 22 9 Shimizu S-Pulse 15 22 10 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 15 20 11 Kyoto Sanga FC 14 20 12 Kawasaki Frontale 14 20 13 Avispa Fukuoka 16 20 14 Fagiano Okayama FC 15 20 15 V-Varen Nagasaki 15 19 16 Urawa Red Diamonds 14 18 17 FC Mito Holly Hock 15 18 18 Yokohama F.Marinos 15 16 19 JEF United Ichihara Chiba 15 12 20 Kashiwa Reysol 14 11 Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 05 Jul Shimizu S-Pulse H 3–0 W 29 Jun Albirex Niigata A 4–0 W 21 Jun Kashima Antlers H 2–1 W 14 Jun Shonan Bellmare A 2–1 W 31 May Yokohama F.Marinos H 0–3 L 25 May Fagiano Okayama FC A 2–2 D Date Opponent H/A Score Result 05 Jul FC Machida Zelvia A 0–3 L 28 Jun Kashiwa Reysol H 0–2 L 21 Jun Nagoya Grampus A 1–1 D 15 Jun Gamba Osaka H 0–0 D 01 Jun Cerezo Osaka FC A 2–4 L 25 May Vissel Kobe H 3–2 W Season Stats
FC Machida Zelvia Shimizu S-Pulse #6 Position #9 25 Points 22 14 Played 15 9 / 0 / 4 W / D / L 7 / 0 / 8 29 Scored 35 26 Conceded 35 +3 GD +0 1.79 PPG 1.47 64% Win % 47% Key Stats
50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history31% Clean Sheets
FC Machida Zelvia this season27% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this seasonFC Machida Zelvia are 6th (25 pts). Shimizu S-Pulse are 9th (22 pts).
-
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Machida GION Stadium will turn into a battlefield for FC Machida Zelvia and Shimizu S-Pulse.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' The travelling Shimizu S-Pulse supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 14' Goal! Ryuho Kikuchi scores his 15 goal in 421 matches.
- 19' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Hiroki Mochizuki suffering a number of foals already.
- 24' Shimizu S-Pulse started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 24.
- 29' Hiroki Mochizuki was booked on 29.
- 34' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mateus Brunetti made 152 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 39' It looks like no one’s ball. Shimizu S-Pulse is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 44' Shimizu S-Pulse seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 46' The whistle greets Ryuho Kikuchi as he departs to be replaced by Ibrahim Dresevic.
- 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 60' The supporters are chanting for Yudai Shimamoto. He replaces Shinya Yajima on 60 minute.
- 65' It looks surprising Shimizu S-Pulse does not make any changes. Capixaba has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 70' Se-hun Oh is replacing Shota Fujio for the FC Machida Zelvia side.
- 75' Goal! Yuki Soma scores his 24 goal in 417 matches.
- 79' Another substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse to replace Kai Matsuzaki by Hikaru Nakahara on 79 minute.
- 84' FC Machida Zelvia is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 85' Sang-ho Na is replacing Yuki Soma for the FC Machida Zelvia side.
- 86' Takaya Numata has so much to prove this time. He replaces Takuma Nishimura on 86 minute.
- 90' The FC Machida Zelvia manager makes a substitution. Hokuto Shimoda departs to be replaced by Ryohei Shirasaki.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-0.
-
FC Machida Zelvia
Starting XI- 18
- 20
- 1
- 3
-
7
Yuki Soma ↓ Sang-ho Na 85'
- 4
-
9
Shota Fujio ↓ Se-hun Oh 70'
- 16
- 50
- 26
- 6
Bench-
23
Ryohei Shirasaki ↑ 90'
- 19
-
5
Ibrahim Dresevic ↑ 46'
- 13
- 8
- 15
-
10
Sang-ho Na ↑ 85'
-
90
Se-hun Oh ↑ 70'
-
22
Takaya Numata ↑ 86'
Coach Go KurodaShimizu S-Pulse
Starting XI-
7
Capixaba ↓ Motoki Nishihara 79'
-
33
Takashi Inui ↓ Douglas Tanque 70'
-
21
Shinya Yajima ↓ Yudai Shimamoto 60'
- 1
-
23
Koya Kitagawa ↓ Kanta Chiba 70'
- 4
- 25
- 14
- 66
-
19
Kai Matsuzaki ↓ Hikaru Nakahara 79'
- 36
Bench-
99
Douglas Tanque ↑ 70'
- 16
- 41
-
11
Hikaru Nakahara ↑ 79'
-
47
Yudai Shimamoto ↑ 60'
-
55
Motoki Nishihara ↑ 79'
- 37
-
15
Kanta Chiba ↑ 70'
- 39
Coach Tadahiro Akiba -
Head to Head
FC Machida Zelvia Form
2025-07-05 FC Machida Zelvia 3–0 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2025-06-29 Albirex Niigata 0–4 FC Machida Zelvia W 2025-06-21 FC Machida Zelvia 2–1 Kashima Antlers W 2025-06-14 Shonan Bellmare 1–2 FC Machida Zelvia W 2025-05-31 FC Machida Zelvia 0–3 Yokohama F.Marinos L 2025-05-25 Fagiano Okayama FC 2–2 FC Machida Zelvia DShimizu S-Pulse Form