Yokohama FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 18

Yokohama FC

D W L L D

2nd place in J-League Division 2

2-0

18/05/2024 05:00

Shimizu S-Pulse

D D L W W

1st place in J-League Division 2

J-League Division 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Yokohama FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse on May 18, 2024 (kick-off: 05:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Yokohama FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse preview before placing for you.

Yokohama FC are currently 2nd with 76 points after 38 matches.
Shimizu S-Pulse sit 1st with 82 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Shimizu S-Pulse to win with probability 39%.
Head-to-head history favors Shimizu S-Pulse, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Yokohama FC have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

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Pred

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Avg.g

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Weather

05:00

2024-05-18

Yokohama FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse - Prediction & Odds

Yokohama FC

Shimizu S-Pulse

2024-05-18 05:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Shimizu S-Pulse	82	38	26	4	8	68	38	30
02 Yokohama FC	76	38	22	10	6	60	27	33
03 V-Varen Nagasaki	75	38	21	12	5	74	39	35
04 Montedio Yamagata	66	38	20	6	12	55	36	19
05 Fagiano Okayama	65	38	17	14	7	48	29	19
06 Vegalta Sendai	64	38	18	10	10	50	44	6
07 JEF United Ichihara Chiba	61	38	19	4	15	67	48	19
08 Tokushima Vortis	55	38	16	7	15	42	44	-2
09 Iwaki FC	54	38	15	9	14	53	41	12
10 Blaublitz Akita	54	38	15	9	14	36	35	1
11 Renofa Yamaguchi	53	38	15	8	15	43	44	-1
12 Roasso Kumamoto	46	38	13	7	18	53	62	-9
13 Fujieda MYFC	46	38	14	4	20	38	57	-19
14 Ventforet Kofu	45	38	12	9	17	54	57	-3
15 Mito Hollyhock	44	38	11	11	16	39	51	-12
16 Oita Trinita	43	38	10	13	15	33	47	-14
17 Ehime FC	40	38	10	10	18	41	69	-28
18 Tochigi SC	34	38	7	13	18	33	57	-24
19 Kagoshima United	30	38	7	9	22	35	59	-24
20 Thespa Kusatsu	18	38	3	9	26	24	62	-38

Head To Head

27/06/2021 09:00

Yokohama FC

1 - 1

Shimizu S-Pulse

JPN D1

09/05/2021 05:00

Shimizu S-Pulse

1 - 1

Yokohama FC

JPN D1

25/11/2020 10:00

Yokohama FC

1 - 3

Shimizu S-Pulse

JPN D1

22/08/2020 09:00

Shimizu S-Pulse

2 - 3

Yokohama FC

JPN D1

21/08/2016 09:00

Yokohama FC

0 - 2

Shimizu S-Pulse

JPN D2

12/06/2016 04:00

Shimizu S-Pulse

3 - 0

Yokohama FC

JPN D2

Yokohama FC

17%

Draw

33%

Shimizu S-Pulse

50%

Yokohama FC Last 6 matches

12/05/2024 04:00

Roasso Kumamoto 0 - 0 Yokohama FC JPN D2

06/05/2024 10:00

JEF United Ichihara Chiba 1 - 0 Yokohama FC JPN D2

03/05/2024 05:00

Yokohama FC 2 - 0 Mito Hollyhock JPN D2

28/04/2024 05:00

Blaublitz Akita 0 - 2 Yokohama FC JPN D2

24/04/2024 10:00

Fagiano Okayama 2 - 2 Yokohama FC JPN LC

21/04/2024 05:00

V-Varen Nagasaki 1 - 0 Yokohama FC JPN D2

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Shimizu S-Pulse

11/05/2024 05:00

Shimizu S-Pulse 4 - 0 Kagoshima United JPN D2

06/05/2024 05:00

Thespa Kusatsu 0 - 3 Shimizu S-Pulse JPN D2

03/05/2024 05:00

Shimizu S-Pulse 4 - 1 Tochigi SC JPN D2

28/04/2024 04:00

Fagiano Okayama 0 - 1 Shimizu S-Pulse JPN D2

24/04/2024 10:00

Kataller Toyama 0 - 0 Shimizu S-Pulse JPN LC

20/04/2024 05:00

Shimizu S-Pulse 3 - 2 Vegalta Sendai JPN D2

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues J-League Division 2

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Yokohama FC

Shimizu S-Pulse

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.34

Scored

Avg. per game

1.16

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

23 (61%)15 (39%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

29 (76%)9 (24%)

Yokohama FC

Recent matches

Shimizu S-Pulse

Under /Over

(66%)25 13(34%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)30 8(21%)

Under /Over

(26%)10 28(74%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(34%)13 25(66%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)19 19(50%)

/Yes

(39%)15 23(61%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)18 20(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Yokohama FC

Shimizu S-Pulse

Shots

Yokohama FC

Total shots

12.11 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Shimizu S-Pulse

Total shots

12.32 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Yokohama FC Pass Shimizu S-Pulse

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Yokohama FC

Played games

Shimizu S-Pulse

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.50

Clean sheets

0.42

6.50

247

Corners

228

6.00

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.24

Offsides

1.13

2.47

GK saves

2.37

Yokohama FC

DISCIPLINARY

Shimizu S-Pulse

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.26

1.03

0.03

0.03

10.39

395

Fouls

355

9.34

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Yokohama FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Yokohama FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse on 18 May 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this J-League Division 2 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Yokohama FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Yokohama FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Shimizu S-Pulse's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

J-League Division 2 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live J-League Division 2 standings and the J-League Division 2 form table to understand exactly where Yokohama FC and Shimizu S-Pulse sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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