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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama F. Marinos

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J1 League 2026 IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Shizuoka
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Match Events

56' Event
Kozuka K.
Assist: Yumiba M.
61'
Brunetti M.
62'
Sub
Kondo T. In: Croux J.
Out: Kondo T.

AI Match Summary

Neither side could be separated in this J1 League 2026 tie, finishing 1-1. Extra time or penalties follow.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

4%
Shimizu S-Pulse
6%
Draws
90%
Yokohama F. Marinos
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Yokohama F. Marinos

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence
  • Attack-wise there's a gap: Yokohama F. Marinos at 1.88 per game, Shimizu S-Pulse at 1.13.
  • Model gives Yokohama F. Marinos a 90% chance of winning this.
  • Both sides arrive with similar form. In a knockout tie, that makes this genuinely unpredictable.
  • Historical meetings favor Yokohama F. Marinos, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 12.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 34.8%
Shimizu S-Pulse Clean Sheet 23%
Yokohama F. Marinos Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Shimizu S-Pulse Yokohama F. Marinos
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 13 13
Draws 2 2
Losses 15 15
Goals Scored 1.13 1.88
Goals Conceded 1.5 1.25
Expected Goals (xG) 1.13 1.88
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.50 1.25

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jun 6, 2026 J1 League
Yokohama F. Marinos vs Shimizu S-Pulse
3:0
May 31, 2026 J1 League
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama F. Marinos
1:1
Aug 16, 2025 J1 League
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama F. Marinos
1:3
Apr 16, 2025 J1 League
Yokohama F. Marinos vs Shimizu S-Pulse
2:3
Jul 2, 2022 J1 League
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama F. Marinos
3:5

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Shimizu S-Pulse Compare

Top Goalscorer Kozuka K.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56

Yokohama F. Marinos Compare

Top Goalscorer Tanimura K.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.71
Avg xA / game 1.04

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Shimizu S-Pulse 10 / 100
Yokohama F. Marinos 95 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Shimizu S-Pulse Yokohama F. Marinos

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick YOK Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

H2H data points to 4.40 goals as a typical output.

Shimizu S-Pulse found the back of the net in 73% of recent matches (30 games).

Yokohama F. Marinos has conceded goals in 77% of their last 30 outings.

Solid form: Shimizu S-Pulse remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Shimizu S-Pulse VS Yokohama F. Marinos
1.13 Goals Scored 1.88
1.5 Goals Conceded 1.25
100% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 63%
0% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Shimizu S-Pulse

(Home)
18 Jul
Karlsruher
1 : 1
Shimizu S-Pulse
18 Jul
Karlsruher
1 : 3
Shimizu S-Pulse
14 Jul
Polissya Zhytomyr
1 : 3
Shimizu S-Pulse
06 Jun
Yokohama F. Marinos
3 : 0
Shimizu S-Pulse
31 May
Shimizu S-Pulse
1 : 1
Yokohama F. Marinos
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Yokohama F. Marinos

(Away)
19 Jul
Yokohama F. Marinos
3 : 1
Kumamoto
15 Jul
Yokohama F. Marinos
1 : 1
Tegevajaro Miyazaki
06 Jun
Yokohama F. Marinos
3 : 0
Shimizu S-Pulse
31 May
Shimizu S-Pulse
1 : 1
Yokohama F. Marinos
24 May
Verdy
0 : 6
Yokohama F. Marinos
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

3rd place
Cerezo Osaka5
FC Tokyo3
Nagoya Grampus3
Machida Zelvia4
Sanfrecce Hiroshima3
Kawasaki Frontale1
Gamba Osaka5
Verdy3
Okayama3
Urawa Reds1
Shimizu S-Pulse1
Yokohama F. Marinos4
Kyoto3
Kashiwa Reysol6
V-Varen Nagasaki2
Mito0
Avispa Fukuoka4
Chiba3