Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu Prediction 17 May 2025
Kashima Antlers and Shimizu S-Pulse are gearing up for an exciting clash in the championship. Both teams are eager to showcase their best performances: the hosts sit at the top of the standings, boasting impressive form with five consecutive wins. The visitors, on the other hand, will aim to put up a strong fight despite their more modest position in the table. A crucial aspect of this encounter will be the conversion of chances-both sides have the potential to surprise with their attacking prowess, but defensive stability could be the decisive factor.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Kashima Antlers and Shimizu S-Pulse:
- 42 matches played;
- home victories - 28, away wins - 9, draws - 5;
- goals scored - 80 against 45;
- average first-half total - 1.26, second-half - 1.71;
- average total goals per match - 2.98.
Head-to-head statistics Kashima Antlers - Shimizu

Kashima Antlers Team Overview
The last official match was played on in the J1 League, featuring Kashima Antlers at home against Kawasaki Frontale. The match concluded with a 2-1 victory.
Here's the match statistics (Kashima Antlers vs Kawasaki Frontale):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 5 vs 11;
- fouls: 11 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
Kashima Antlers are confidently leading the league, showcasing an impressive winning streak. Over their last ten matches, the team has secured six victories without a single draw. They excel in game organization and ball control, which allows them to create numerous scoring opportunities. On average, they score 1.63 goals per match, while conceding just 0.75, highlighting the home side's solid defense. Their last encounter with Shimizu S-Pulse ended in a narrow 0-1 defeat, adding intrigue to the upcoming match.
Match Results: Kashima Antlers

Shimizu S Pulse Team Overview
The visitors last took to the pitch on in a J1 League fixture, where they faced Shimizu S-Pulse away. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here's a breakdown of the game stats (Shimizu S-Pulse vs Machida Zelvia):
- possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corners: 2 vs 3;
- fouls: 8 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Shimizu S-Pulse currently sit eighth in the table, showing inconsistent form in recent matches with three wins and five losses out of their last ten. This highlights a need to strengthen both their attack and defense. The team often relies on quick counter-attacks, leveraging their pace on the wings and the technical skills of their players. However, their average of 1.19 goals conceded per game reveals vulnerabilities in defense that Kashima could exploit to their advantage.
Match Results: Shimizu S Pulse
Latest news
Kashima Antlers
Brazilian forward Leo Ceara leads the league's scoring chart with 9 goals. Despite injuries to forward Aleksandar Cavoric and defender Kimito Nono, Kashima Antlers maintain strong performances.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 42;
- Home wins - 28, Away wins - 9, Draws - 5.
Statistics: Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse
- Matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- Wins: 11 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 69% vs 38%;
- Losses: 4 vs 6;
- Draws: 1 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 3;
- Losses: 4 vs 5;
- Draws: 0 vs 2.
- Shimizu S-Pulse have covered a +1.5 spread in 16 of their last 17 away matches.
- Shimizu S-Pulse have covered a +1.5 spread in 7 of their last 8 matches.
- Shimizu S-Pulse have covered a +1.5 spread in 6 of their last 7 matches (J1 League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home side average goals - 1.9, away side - 1.07;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.98;
- Both teams scored: overall - 24 times; at home field - 10 times.
Statistics: Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse
- Average total in the tournament: 2.38 vs 2.5;
- Average goals scored: 1.63 vs 1.31;
- Average first-half total: 0.69 vs 0.56;
- Average second-half total: 0.94 vs 0.75;
- Kashima Antlers: average home total in the tournament - 1.89;
- Shimizu S-Pulse: average away total in the tournament - 1;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (at home - 1.75) vs 1.3 (away - 1.17).
- Total over 1.5 goals has hit in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head matches between these teams (J1 League).
- Total over 1.5 goals has hit in 6 consecutive head-to-head matches at the home field.
- Total over 1.5 goals has hit in 5 consecutive head-to-head matches at the home field (J1 League).
- Total over 1.5 goals has hit in 12 of Shimizu S-Pulse's last 13 matches.
- Total over 1.5 goals has hit in 10 of Shimizu S-Pulse's last 11 matches (J1 League).
- Total over 1.5 goals has hit in 6 of Shimizu S-Pulse's last 7 away matches.
Corners Prediction
Kashima Antlers: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.38; at home - 5.67;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5; at home - 4.5.
Shimizu S-Pulse: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.19, away - 6.25;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.7; away - 6.
- Kashima Antlers have had under 5.5 corners in their last 8 consecutive matches (J1 League).
- Kashima Antlers have had under 5.5 corners in their last 7 consecutive matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.66 (0.83 for the home side and 0.83 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home field - 2.2 (0.7 for the home side and 1.5 for the visitors).
Kashima Antlers: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.25; at home - 1.11;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.4; at home - 1.25.
Shimizu S-Pulse: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 0.94, away - 0.88;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.2; away - 1.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 42;
- Both teams scored overall - 24 times;
- At the home field - 10 times.
Statistics: Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse
- Total matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- Total season matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): 6 vs 8;
- Kashima Antlers BTTS at home - 4 (44%);
- Shimizu S-Pulse BTTS away - 3 (38%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 4 vs 6;
- Kashima Antlers BTTS at home - 2 (50%);
- Shimizu S-Pulse BTTS away - 3 (50%).