Shimizu S-Pulse vs Yokohama F. Marinos - J-League
Fixture Preview - 16 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Shimizu S-Pulse host Yokohama F. Marinos at Iwagin Stadium this Saturday in a clash that promises goals based on their recent form and head-to-head history. Shimizu, currently struggling with just one win in their last five matches, will look to turn their fortunes around against a Yokohama side that has been in better shape, winning three of their last five. The home team’s inconsistent performances could be a concern, especially as they face a Yokohama squad that thrives on attacking football. Historically, matches between these two sides have been high-scoring, with eight of the last ten encounters featuring over 2.5 goals and seven seeing both teams score. Given the odds of 1.8 for over 2.5 goals and 1.67 for both teams to score, punters might find value in betting on a high-scoring affair. With Shimizu needing to secure points and Yokohama aiming to maintain their momentum, expect an engaging match that could see plenty of action in front of goal.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  Cerezo Osaka | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 38 |
| 11 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 37 |
| 12 |  Gamba Osaka | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 37 |
| 13 |  Shimizu S-Pulse | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 32 |
| 14 |  Tokyo Verdy | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 31 |
| 15 |  FC Tokyo | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 30 |
| 16 |  Nagoya Grampus | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 28 |
| 17 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 25 |
| 18 |  Shonan Bellmare | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 25 |
| 19 |  Yokohama | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 22 |
| 20 |  Albirex Niigata | 27 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 20 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2025 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 1–3 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J-League |
| April 16, 2025 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2–3 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| July 2, 2022 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 3–5 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J-League |
| March 6, 2022 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2–0 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| August 9, 2021 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 2–2 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J-League |
| May 30, 2021 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2–1 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| September 16, 2020 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 3–0 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| August 19, 2020 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 3–4 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J-League |
| August 3, 2019 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 0–1 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| June 15, 2019 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 3–2 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J-League |