J1 League (Japan), round 11 · Wednesday, 21 October, MSK

Shimizu S-Pulse — Machida Zelvia

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Model prediction for 21 October

Shimizu S-Pulse27%
Draw28%
Machida Zelvia45%
Model estimate at MSK

Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.

In short

Machida Zelvia are slightly stronger: 45% against 27%, draw 28%.

2.4 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (2.6).

Over 2.5 goals — 43%, both teams to score — 49%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings Machida Zelvia are about 0.4 goals per match stronger.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Shimizu S-Pulse — Machida Zelvia What is xG?1.0–1.4
Shimizu S-Pulse not to lose55%
Machida Zelvia not to lose73%
No draw72%
Both teams to score: yes49%
Both teams to score: no51%
Total over 2.543%
Total under 2.557%

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Form

Shimizu S-Pulse

  • 11.10away · Mito Hollyhock2:1
  • 19.09JEF United Chiba2:1
  • 12.09Avispa Fukuoka1:0
  • 06.09away · Kawasaki Frontale1:3
  • 02.09FC Tokyo1:1

Machida Zelvia

  • 10.10away · Kyoto Sanga FC1:0
  • 20.09Kashiwa Reysol2:4
  • 12.09Yokohama F.Marinos1:1
  • 06.09away · Nagoya Grampus3:1
  • 02.09Kawasaki Frontale2:1

Head to head

  • 05.07.2025Machida Zelvia — Shimizu S-Pulse3:0
  • 11.05.2025Shimizu S-Pulse — Machida Zelvia2:2

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
2Sanfrecce Hiroshima962122–6+1620
3Machida Zelvia962122–10+1220
4FC Tokyo962117–8+920
9Fagiano Okayama FC941412–12013
10Shimizu S-Pulse94148–9-113
11Urawa Red Diamonds940516–21-512

Season 2026/27

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J1 League on the same day

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 45% will not happen in roughly 55 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →