Machida Zelvia lineup @ Shimizu S-pulse

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Machida Zelvia's expected lineup at Shimizu S-pulse, Wed 21 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 7 matches): Tani (6); Shōji (6), Okamura (6), Nakamura (6), Akimoto (4), Ouwejan (3); Mae (5), Shirasaki (4); Soma (5), Ogawa (5), Nishimura (5). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Avispa Fukuoka match on 18 Oct.

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  • TRANSFERMasuyama goes out on loan to V-varen Nagasaki15 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERErik leaves for Vissel Kobe8 Sep · Transfer
  • TRANSFEROuwejan signs from NEC Nijmegen30 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERNakayama leaves for FK Crvena Zvezda27 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERFujio leaves for Kashiwa Reysol23 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFEROgawa signs from NEC Nijmegen22 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERYengi signs from Livingston12 Jul · Transfer
  • TRANSFERAkimoto signs from OH Leuven8 Jul · Transfer

Machida Zelvia predicted lineup vs Shimizu S-pulse

MOST USED XI

Machida Zelvia's expected lineup away at Shimizu S-pulse in the J1 League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 7 official matches: Tani in goal, a back five of Shōji, Okamura, Nakamura, Akimoto and Ouwejan, and Soma, Ogawa and Nishimura further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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Team news

  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 6 of the last 6 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 7 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Machida Zelvia, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

G. Kuroda, Machida Zelvia manager
Head Coach
G. Kuroda
JapanSince Feb 2023
Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 6 of last 6
3-4-2-1
100%

Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.

Most Common Machida Zelvia Starting XI

Based on 7 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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  • FWDSoma1/1 penalties scored
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Machida Zelvia transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
6
DEPARTED
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IN · 6
  • OOuwejanfrom NEC NijmegenTransferAUG '26
  • OOgawafrom NEC NijmegenTransferAUG '26
  • YYengifrom LivingstonTransferJUL '26
  • AAkimotofrom OH LeuvenTransferJUL '26
  • DDukeTransferJUL '26
  • MMatsuofrom UrawaTransferJUL '26
OUT · 6
  • MMasuyamato V-varen NagasakiLoanSEP '26
  • EErikto Vissel KobeTransferSEP '26
  • NNakayamato FK Crvena ZvezdaTransferAUG '26
  • FFujioto Kashiwa ReysolTransferAUG '26
  • SSang-Hoto Fagiano OkayamaTransferJUL '26
  • SSe-Hunto Shimizu S-pulseTransferJUN '26
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Machida Zelvia

What is Machida Zelvia's expected lineup?
Machida Zelvia's expected lineup away at Shimizu S-pulse in the J1 League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 7 official matches: Tani in goal, a back five of Shōji, Okamura, Nakamura, Akimoto and Ouwejan, and Soma, Ogawa and Nishimura further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Tani, Shōji, Okamura, Nakamura, Akimoto, Ouwejan, Mae, Shirasaki, Soma, Ogawa, Nishimura.
Who started Machida Zelvia's last match?
Machida Zelvia's starting XI on 18 Oct 2026 in the Japan J1 League (3-4-2-1): K. Tani, G. Shōji, D. Okamura, T. Ouwejan, H. Mochizuki, H. Mae, N. Lavi, T. Akimoto, Koki Ogawa, Y. Soma, T. Yengi.
What was Machida Zelvia's last result?
Machida Zelvia beat Avispa Fukuoka 3–0 on 18 Oct 2026.
When did Machida Zelvia last win?
Machida Zelvia last won on 18 Oct 2026, beating Avispa Fukuoka 3–0.
Who takes penalties for Machida Zelvia?
Y. Soma has taken the most penalties for Machida Zelvia this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Machida Zelvia this season?
G. Shōji leads with 6 starts for Machida Zelvia across all competitions this season.
What formation does Machida Zelvia use most often?
Machida Zelvia have used a 3-4-2-1 in 6 of their 6 matches this season.
Which Machida Zelvia goalkeeper has started the most this season?
K. Tani has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Machida Zelvia this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Machida Zelvia defender has started the most this season?
G. Shoji has made the most starts as defender for Machida Zelvia this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Machida Zelvia midfielder has started the most this season?
H. Mae has made the most starts as midfielder for Machida Zelvia this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Machida Zelvia forward has started the most this season?
T. Nishimura has made the most starts as forward for Machida Zelvia this season, starting 5 matches.
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