Yokohama FC - Shimizu S-Pulse predictions and free betting tips [18/05/2024]

On 18 May 2024, there will be a match as part of the next round of the Japan Football Championship's second division, where the home team, Yokohama FC, will host the visiting team Shimizu at their home stadium.

Projected Lineups and Formations

Yokohama FC prefers to play with a 4-3-3 formation
Shimizu also favours a 4-3-3 setup

Stadium

The match will take place on 18 May 2024 at the home arena of Yokohama FC, which has a seating capacity of around 25,000 spectators.

Yokohama FC

The hosts have played 15 matches in the regular season, earning 25 points and sitting in the 4th position on the J2 League table. The team has scored 20 goals and conceded 9.

Shimizu

The visitors have also played 15 matches in the regular season, accumulating 37 points and leading the J2 League. The team has scored 31 goals and conceded 14.

Head-to-Head Encounters

The teams have faced each other multiple times in the league and cup competitions. In the last five head-to-head encounters, Shimizu has won twice, Yokohama FC once, and two matches ended in a 1-1 draw.

Match Prediction: Yokohama FC vs Shimizu

This clash features two leaders of the current season, making it a match of the round. A slight edge is given to the visiting team from Yokohama, who top the J2 League table. The team is in excellent form, having secured confident victories in their last four matches.