Shimizu S-Pulse vs FC Machida Zelvia, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Shimizu S-Pulse vs FC Machida Zelvia — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
- Shimizu S-Pulse 15 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- FC Machida Zelvia 14 games · 25 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
Last 5 meetingsRecent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 11 May FC Machida Zelvia H 2–2 D 06 May Kashiwa Reysol A 0–1 L 03 May Nagoya Grampus H 0–3 L 29 Apr FC Tokyo A 2–0 W 20 Apr Avispa Fukuoka H 3–1 W 16 Apr Yokohama F.Marinos A 3–2 W Date Opponent H/A Score Result 11 May Shimizu S-Pulse A 2–2 D 07 May Kyoto Sanga FC H 1–2 L 03 May Kashima Antlers A 0–1 L 29 Apr Cerezo Osaka FC A 2–1 W 25 Apr Shonan Bellmare H 0–1 L 20 Apr Vissel Kobe A 0–1 L Season Stats
Shimizu S-Pulse FC Machida Zelvia #9 Position #6 22 Points 25 15 Played 14 7 / 0 / 8 W / D / L 9 / 0 / 4 35 Scored 29 35 Conceded 26 +0 GD +3 1.47 PPG 1.79 47% Win % 64% Key Stats
50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history27% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season31% Clean Sheets
FC Machida Zelvia this seasonShimizu S-Pulse are 9th (22 pts). FC Machida Zelvia are 6th (25 pts).
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Match Events
- 0' We are underway at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kengo Kitazume made 389 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Takaya Numata has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' 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 Shota Fujio suffering a number of foals already.
- 21' Goal! Takuma Nishimura scores his 60 goal in 395 matches.
- 26' Shimizu S-Pulse started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 26.
- 31' Kai Matsuzaki needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 36' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 41' The travelling FC Machida Zelvia supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jelani Sumiyoshi is hanging Kento Haneda on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' 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.
- 56' Shimizu S-Pulse is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 59' Another change for FC Machida Zelvia made on 59 minute. Se-hun Oh leaves to be changed by Mitchell Duke.
- 64' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 66' What an equalizer from Koya Kitagawa!
- 67' FC Machida Zelvia is taking the lead after the goal scored by Kotaro Hayashi on 67.
- 69' The Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes a substitution. Kai Matsuzaki departs to be replaced by Shinya Yajima.
- 74' Reon Yamahara is replacing Kengo Kitazume for the Shimizu S-Pulse side.
- 78' The whistle greets Koya Kitagawa as he departs to be replaced by Douglas Tanque.
- 82' Hokuto Shimoda has so much to prove this time. He replaces Keiya Sento on 82 minute.
- 84' Goal! Douglas Tanque scores his 22 goal in 136 matches.
- 89' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 90' The FC Machida Zelvia manager makes a substitution. Mitchell Duke departs to be replaced by Kanji Kuwayama.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.
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Shimizu S-Pulse
Starting XI- 7
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23
Koya Kitagawa ↓ Douglas Tanque 78'
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41
Kento Haneda ↓ Jelani Sumiyoshi 46'
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5
Kengo Kitazume ↓ Reon Yamahara 74'
- 98
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19
Kai Matsuzaki ↓ Shinya Yajima 69'
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36
Zento Uno ↓ Hikaru Nakahara 78'
- 70
Bench-
99
Douglas Tanque ↑ 78'
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21
Shinya Yajima ↑ 69'
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14
Reon Yamahara ↑ 74'
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66
Jelani Sumiyoshi ↑ 46'
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11
Hikaru Nakahara ↑ 78'
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Coach Tadahiro AkibaFC Machida Zelvia
Starting XI- 20
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8
Keiya Sento ↓ Hokuto Shimoda 82'
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- 50
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10
Sang-ho Na ↓ Shota Fujio 59'
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90
Se-hun Oh ↓ Mitchell Duke 59'
Bench-
18
Hokuto Shimoda ↑ 82'
- 99
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9
Shota Fujio ↑ 59'
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15
Mitchell Duke ↑ 59'
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22
Takaya Numata ↑ 82'
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Coach Go Kuroda -
Head to Head
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
FC Machida Zelvia Form
2025-05-11 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–2 FC Machida Zelvia D 2025-05-07 FC Machida Zelvia 1–2 Kyoto Sanga FC L 2025-05-03 Kashima Antlers 1–0 FC Machida Zelvia L 2025-04-29 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 FC Machida Zelvia W 2025-04-25 FC Machida Zelvia 0–1 Shonan Bellmare L 2025-04-20 Vissel Kobe 1–0 FC Machida Zelvia L