TIPS - Shimizu S-Pulse VS Yokohama F. Marinos

[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Strength]:
1. Shimizu S-Pulse have been in poor form recently. Playing at home this time, Shimizu S-Pulse surely hope to win and get back on track, and their fighting spirit is strong.

[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Weakness]:
1. Shimizu S-Pulse drew 0-0 with Sanfrecce Hiroshima in their last away game. The team have not won any of their last two matches.
2. Shimizu S-Pulse have lost two of their last three home games, and the team's home field advantage has not been demonstrated.
3. Shimizu S-Pulse have scored only two goals in total in their last five matches, and the team's offensive performance needs improvement.
4. Shimizu S-Pulse have achieved a record of 8 wins, 7 draws and 10 losses so far this season, ranking 13th in the league.

[(Yokohama F. Marinos) Strength]:
1. Yokohama F. Marinos are now under great pressure to avoid relegation. Even though they are playing away from home this time, Yokohama F. Marinos will do their best to grab points.
2. Yokohama F. Marinos have scored a total of six goals in their last five matches, demonstrating a commendable performance in offensive end.
3. In the past five encounters between the two sides, Yokohama F. Marinos have held the upper hand with a record of three wins, one draw and one loss.

[(Yokohama F. Marinos) Weakness]:
1. Yokohama F. Marinos lost 0-1 away to Tokyo Verdy in their last game and have suffered two consecutive defeats recently.
2. Yokohama F. Marinos have only won one of their last four away games, and the team lack competitiveness on away field.

[Tips]:
Shimizu S-Pulse have failed to win consecutively recently, and the team's current form is not ideal.

Playing at home this time, Shimizu S-Pulse surely hope to win and get back on track, and their fighting spirit is strong.

However, Shimizu S-Pulse have lost two of their last three home games, and the team's home field advantage has not been demonstrated.

Moreover, judging from the head-to-head record, Shimizu S-Pulse have no advantage at all.

So Yokohama F. Marinos are expected to keep unbeaten away from home.

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