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As Shimizu S-Pulse prepares to host Yokohama F. Marinos on August 15, 2026, both teams are looking to solidify their positions in the Japan J1 League. Shimizu comes into this match with a solid run of form, winning 3 of their last 4 matches. Their recent success is attributed to a robust attacking strategy and a resilient defense, allowing them to capitalize on scoring opportunities while minimizing their opponents’ threats.
On the other hand, Yokohama F. Marinos has struggled recently, having lost their last match and failing to secure a win in their previous outing. This slump could be a significant concern as they face a Shimizu side that is riding high on confidence. Defensively, Yokohama must improve to withstand Shimizu’s pressing game and tactical prowess.
Bookmakers have pegged Shimizu S-Pulse as modest favorites at odds of 2.44, while Yokohama F. Marinos stands at 2.89. This indicates a closely matched contest, but given current form, Shimizu may hold the upper hand. Ultimately, while the home advantage and recent performance favor Shimizu, the unpredictable nature of football means that outcomes are never guaranteed.
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| Shimizu 38.6% |
Draw 28.8% |
Yokohama FM 32.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.48 | 3.31 | 2.93 | |
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2.4 | 3.2 | 2.82 | |
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2.48 | 3.32 | 2.93 | |
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2.4 | 3.2 | 2.85 | |
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2.44 | 3.3 | 2.89 | |
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2.45 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
Latest Results
| 08.08.26 Nagoya Grampus – Shimizu S-Pulse – 0:1 18.07.26 Karlsruher SC – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:1 18.07.26 Karlsruher SC – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:3 14.07.26 Polissya Zhytomyr – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:3 06.06.26 Yokohama F. Marinos – Shimizu S-Pulse – 3:0 |
07.08.26 Yokohama F. Marinos – Kashima Antlers – 3:4 06.06.26 Yokohama F. Marinos – Shimizu S-Pulse – 3:0 31.05.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1:1 24.05.26 Tokyo Verdy – Yokohama F. Marinos – 0:6 16.05.26 Yokohama F. Marinos – Kashiwa Reysol – 0:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 06.06.26 Yokohama F. Marinos – Shimizu S-Pulse – 3:0 31.05.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1:1 16.08.25 Shimizu S-Pulse – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1:3 16.04.25 Yokohama F. Marinos – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2:3 02.07.22 Shimizu S-Pulse – Yokohama F. Marinos – 3:5 |
Standings
2026/27
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Machida | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Kashima Antlers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Gamba Osaka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Verdy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 0 |
| 13 | Urawa Reds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 | Mito | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 | Kyoto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 | Okayama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 17 | Avispa Fukuoka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 19 | Chiba | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 | FC Tokyo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 |
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