English ⚽ J1 League 🕒 15 Aug 2026
Our tip
Yokohama F Marinos to win
Odds
2.94
WonResult
0-1Final score
+1.94uProfit
35%Pre-match conf.
-1.34%CLV
AI Settled against the final score — published pre-match at Betfair
Today's predictions → Our published tip
Key factors behind our tip
01
Shimizu S Pulse are the narrow favourites at 2.48 (around 40% implied), ahead of Yokohama F Marinos at 2.93 (around 34%).
02
The price gap between the two sides is small, indicating a closely rated match-result market.
03
The draw is priced at 3.5, implying roughly a 29% chance and keeping all three outcomes live.
04
The Under 2.5 goals pick at 1.85 shows a -4.13% value edge, meaning it is a modest lean and not a positive-value price.
Team form
SSP Shimizu S Pulse WWWLD
11 Oct 26 @ Mito HollyHock 2-1
19 Sept 26 vs JEF United Chiba 2-1
12 Sept 26 vs Avispa Fukuoka 1-0
6 Sept 26 @ Kawasaki Frontale 1-3
2 Sept 26 vs FC Tokyo 1-1
YFM Yokohama F Marinos DWDWD
10 Oct 26 @ Cerezo Osaka 0-0
19 Sept 26 vs Mito HollyHock 2-0
12 Sept 26 @ FC Machida Zelvia 1-1
6 Sept 26 @ Kashiwa Reysol 2-0
2 Sept 26 vs Kyoto Purple Sanga 1-1
Head-to-head: Shimizu S Pulse v Yokohama F Marinos
L 15 Aug 26
Shimizu S Pulse 0-1 Yokohama F MarinosJ1 League
W/D/L shown from Shimizu S Pulse's perspective. Meetings from the seasons in our results dataset.
Shimizu S Pulse vs Yokohama F Marinos: pre-match preview
This J1 League meeting between Shimizu S Pulse and Yokohama F Marinos is priced tightly, with the home side edging the market's favour. Shimizu are available at 2.48, which translates to an implied probability of roughly 40%, while Yokohama F Marinos sit at 2.93, or about 34%. The draw is offered at 3.5, close to a 29% chance. Once you strip out the bookmaker margin, this is a fairly balanced contest with only a modest lean toward the hosts rather than a clear-cut edge either way. Our model does not favour either team in the match-result market; instead it points to Under 2.5 goals at 1.85, reflecting a market-implied confidence of around 52%. Notably, that selection carries a negative value edge of -4.13%, so it is presented as a lean rather than a standout price. With no value picks clearing our threshold, this is a fixture to approach selectively.
Verdict: The model leans toward Under 2.5 goals at 1.85, with market-implied confidence near 52%. Be aware this carries a negative value edge of -4.13%, so it is a low-conviction lean rather than a strong recommendation. Stake responsibly and treat the tight match-result market with caution.
How it settled: the tip landed — the match finished 0-1, for a flat-stake return of +1.94 units. Every tip we publish is archived before kick-off and graded against the final score; nothing is edited or deleted afterwards.
Upcoming J1 League fixtures
All J1 League tips →| Kick-off (UTC) | Match | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 04:00 | Shimizu S Pulse v Gamba Osaka | 2.30 | 3.60 | 3.18 |
| 17 Oct 05:00 | Hiroshima Sanfrecce FC v Kyoto Purple Sanga | 1.40 | 5.52 | 7.75 |
| 17 Oct 05:00 | Tokyo Verdy v FC Tokyo | 4.90 | 3.73 | 1.81 |
| 17 Oct 05:00 | JEF United Chiba v Yokohama F Marinos | 3.65 | 3.75 | 2.03 |
| 17 Oct 06:00 | Cerezo Osaka v Kawasaki Frontale | 2.82 | 3.85 | 2.40 |
| 17 Oct 06:00 | Kashima Antlers v V-Varen Nagasaki | 1.52 | 4.46 | 6.25 |
| 17 Oct 07:00 | Mito HollyHock v Urawa Red Diamonds | 3.63 | 3.50 | 2.12 |
| 17 Oct 10:00 | Kashiwa Reysol v Nagoya Grampus | 1.62 | 4.36 | 5.25 |
Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.
Match FAQ
What was our prediction for Shimizu S Pulse vs Yokohama F Marinos?+
Our tip was Yokohama F Marinos to win at odds of 2.94.
Who is the favourite in Shimizu S Pulse vs Yokohama F Marinos?+
Shimizu S Pulse are the slight favourites at 2.48, compared with 2.93 for Yokohama F Marinos. The gap is narrow, implying roughly 40% versus 34%.
What are the draw odds for this match?+
The draw is priced at 3.5 with Coolbet, which implies about a 29% chance and keeps it a realistic outcome in a balanced market.
Is there any betting value in this fixture?+
No value picks cleared our threshold. The recommended Under 2.5 goals lean at 1.85 actually shows a negative value edge of -4.13%, so there is no standout value here.
Did the tip win?+
The tip won — final score 0-1 (+1.94u at flat stakes).