REF’s picks

Shimizu S-Pulse look well positioned to edge this encounter on the draw no bet market, building on their recent back-to-back victories. Mito Hollyhock have struggled for consistency and managed just one win in their last five outings, finding goals hard to come by.

1. 1Shimizu arrive with winning momentum after defeating JEF United and Avispa Fukuoka.
2. 2Mito Hollyhock's attacking output has stalled with consecutive blanks against top-half sides.
3. 3Shimizu's away form can occasionally lack assertion, leaving room for a tight, low-scoring stalemate.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.