The Facts
- A competitive mid-table side looks to challenge an upper-table opponent (ranked 10th and 3rd in the Promotion - AFC Champions League League phase).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Shimizu won 2.
- Currently, both sides are showing commendable stability on the pitch.
- Shimizu may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
- Machida Zelvia is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
- In the last 6 head-to-head meetings, Shimizu has recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, with a goal aggregate of 10:10 (averaging 1.7:1.7 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Shimizu against this opponent, the record stands at 2 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses, with 7:4 goals (averaging 2.3:1.3 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashiwa Reysol | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 21:14 | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 22:6 | 16 | 20 |
| 3 | Machida | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 22:10 | 12 | 20 |
| 4 | FC Tokyo | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 17:8 | 9 | 20 |
| 5 | Vissel Kobe | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 14:9 | 5 | 19 |
| 6 | Kashima Antlers | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 19:16 | 3 | 16 |
| 7 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13:9 | 4 | 15 |
| 8 | Kawasaki Frontale | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 17:14 | 3 | 13 |
| 9 | Okayama | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12:12 | 0 | 13 |
| 10 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 8:9 | -1 | 13 |
| 11 | Urawa Reds | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 16:21 | -5 | 12 |
| 12 | Cerezo Osaka | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7:12 | -5 | 12 |
| 13 | Mito | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12:13 | -1 | 9 |
| 14 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11:16 | -5 | 9 |
| 15 | Nagoya Grampus | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9:15 | -6 | 9 |
| 16 | Kyoto | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11:16 | -5 | 8 |
| 17 | Avispa Fukuoka | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11:13 | -2 | 7 |
| 18 | Gamba Osaka | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8:16 | -8 | 6 |
| 19 | Chiba | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8:19 | -11 | 5 |
| 20 | Verdy | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 4:14 | -10 | 4 |
Promotion ~ AFC Champions League (League phase: )
Relegation ~ J2 League
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