Shimizu S-Pulse vs. Yokohama F. Marinos

Yokohama F. Marinos is in first place in the Japanese J1 League. They've split their last two and have a big game on deck against fourth-ranked Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Yokohama F. Marinos is a dominant home team, but it has to head out on the road for this one where they're on a 4-3-2 run in league action. That includes a 3-3 deadlock at 10th-ranked Urawa Reds, a 3-1 loss at Kashiwa Reysol, a 2-0 defeat at Sanfrecce Hiroshima, and a 1-0 loss at 14th-ranked Avispa Fukuoka. Shimizu S-Pulse is on a 2-1-1 run and has home field here, where they've won two of their last three. They're just two and three points behind five other teams in the league, so a strong effort can help them make strides toward a big jump in the standings. Play Shimizu S-Pulse on the moneyline.