Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia: match overview

The match between Shimizu S-Pulse and Machida Zelvia will take place on October 21, 2026 in the J1 League. Both teams approach this round fully aware of how much each result is worth in the J1 League standings. Each matchday on the league calendar raises the temperature in the race for an upper-half finish. Below you will find the latest team form, recent head-to-head results, and the VARiM model's prediction based on a Poisson goal distribution. These figures refresh automatically after every matchday and help the reader weigh both sides without the usual statistical noise.

Across their most recent five matches, Shimizu S-Pulse hold a 2W-1D-2L record. Shimizu S-Pulse beat JEF United Chiba 2-1, beat Avispa Fukuoka 1-0, lost to Kawasaki Frontale 3-1. Their opponents Machida Zelvia arrive with a five-match form line of 2W-2D-1L. Machida Zelvia lost to Kashiwa Reysol 2-4, drew with Yokohama F. Marinos 1-1, beat Nagoya Grampus 1-3. These results feed the model's attack and defence lambda values for matchday.

The VARiM model prediction for Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia is shown in the prediction panel when a model assessment is available. Tap any tab above for a full breakdown: Events, Lineups, Head-to-Head, and live odds from licensed bookmakers.