Mito Hollyhock 1-2 Shimizu S-pulse: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a close lower-mid-table contest with only a narrow gap between the sides and meaningful early-season points at stake. Mito have home advantage and a more settled projected shape, but arrive needing to arrest a league downturn. Shimizu bring the better immediate momentum after back-to-back wins, although their attack has not been consistently prolific. The contest should turn on whether Mito can make their direct play and wide deliveries count before Shimizu establish midfield control.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent head-to-head record is notably tight, with three draws across the last four meetings. Shimizu hold the edge in the broader seven-match sample, but Mito drew the latest meeting at this ground.

Injuries and absences

No confirmed absences are reported for either side, so the projected tactical shapes should be available. The key uncertainty is selection rather than injury, with Shimizu reported as less settled in recent starting line-ups.

Form (last 5)

Mito Hollyhock vs Shimizu S-pulse stats

Last meetings

• 2024-10-06Mito Hollyhock 2-2 Shimizu S-pulse
• 2024-05-26Shimizu S-pulse 2-1 Mito Hollyhock
• 2023-11-12Mito Hollyhock 1-1 Shimizu S-pulse
• 2023-02-18Shimizu S-pulse 0-0 Mito Hollyhock
• 2016-09-18Shimizu S-pulse 2-1 Mito Hollyhock
• 2016-09-03Shimizu S-pulse 3-0 Mito Hollyhock

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• Cerezo Osaka – Yokohama F. Marinos
• Avispa Fukuoka – Fagiano Okayama
• FC Tokyo – Urawa
• Kyoto Sanga – Machida Zelvia
• JEF United Chiba – V-varen Nagasaki
• Tokyo Verdy – Sanfrecce Hiroshima