Shimizu S-Pulse host Machida in J-League on Wednesday 21 October at 18:00 SGT (UTC+8), at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Shizuoka. Shimizu S-Pulse go into the game 10th in the table on 14 points from 10 games, while Machida are 2nd with 23.
Shimizu S-Pulse have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 7. Their latest result was a 2-2 draw at home to Gamba Osaka. Machida have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 10 and conceding 6. Their latest result was a 3-0 win at home to Avispa Fukuoka.
In the last 6 meetings between the sides, Shimizu S-Pulse have won 3, Machida have won 2 and 1 has been drawn. The most recent, on 5 Jul 2025, finished Machida Zelvia 3-0 Shimizu S-Pulse.
Our data feed gives Shimizu S-Pulse a 29.1% chance of winning, Machida 41.1% and the draw 29.8%. The Asian handicap has Shimizu S-Pulse at +0.25, with the goals line at 2.25. Lines can move before kick-off.
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