Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu Prediction 18 October 2025
The upcoming clash between Kawasaki Frontale and Shimizu S-Pulse promises to be a thrilling spectacle, as both sides aim to solidify their positions in the upper half of the table. Kawasaki Frontale are in fine form, boasting 5 wins in their last 10 matches, showcasing their attacking prowess. Meanwhile, Shimizu S-Pulse are looking to bounce back from a series of draws and losses, hoping to find stability in defense.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between the teams took place on 12 April 2025 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Shimizu S-Pulse were the home side):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 1 vs 9;
- fouls: 12 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Kawasaki Frontale and Shimizu S-Pulse:
- 40 matches played;
- home wins - 23, away wins - 8, draws - 9;
- goals scored - 86 versus 46;
- average first-half total - 1.35, second-half - 1.95;
- average total goals per match - 3.3.
Head-to-head statistics Kawasaki Frontale - Shimizu
Kawasaki Frontale Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the J.League Cup, with Kashiwa Reysol hosting Kawasaki Frontale. The game ended with a 4-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Kawasaki Frontale vs. Kashiwa Reysol):
- possession: 39% vs. 61%;
- corners: 2 vs. 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs. 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs. 4.
Kawasaki Frontale confidently hold 7th place in the league and are renowned for their attacking prowess. The team has scored more than 1.5 goals in 24 of their last 26 encounters with this opponent, underscoring their potent offense. They have a reputation for dominating at home, having won their last 7 consecutive head-to-head matches against Shimizu S-Pulse on their turf. However, recent games have highlighted some defensive issues, as the team has conceded in nearly every J1 League match this season.
Match Results: Kawasaki Frontale
Shimizu S Pulse Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the J1 League, with Shimizu S-Pulse hosting Tokyo. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Shimizu S-Pulse vs Tokyo):
- possession: 64% vs 36%;
- corners: 2 vs 6;
- fouls: 13 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 4.
Shimizu S-Pulse currently sit in 11th place and are struggling to accumulate points, with just two wins in their last 10 matches highlighting their challenges. The visitors are plagued by low scoring, averaging only one goal per game this season. Their most recent clash with Kawasaki ended in a 1-1 draw, which might offer some hope for a positive outcome for the visitors in this encounter.
Match Results: Shimizu S Pulse
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 40;
- Home wins - 23, Away wins - 8, Draws - 9.
Statistics: Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse
- Matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- Wins: 14 vs 10;
- Win percentage: 42% vs 30%;
- Losses: 8 vs 12;
- Draws: 11 vs 11.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 2;
- Losses: 2 vs 3;
- Draws: 3 vs 5.
- Kawasaki Frontale have won their last 7 home head-to-head matches against Shimizu S-Pulse.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average goals scored by today's home team - 2.15, away team - 1.15;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.3;
- Both teams scored: overall - 22 times; at the home team's ground - 12 times.
Statistics: Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse
- Average total in the tournament: 3.18 vs 2.24;
- Average goals scored: 1.82 vs 1.06;
- Average first-half total: 0.76 vs 0.48;
- Average second-half total: 1.06 vs 0.58;
- Kawasaki Frontale's average home total in the tournament - 2.13;
- Shimizu S-Pulse's average away total in the tournament - 0.82;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 2.3 (home - 3) vs 0.6 (away - 0.5).
- Total over 2.5 goals occurred in 12 of the last 13 head-to-head matches at the home ground.
- Total over 2.5 goals occurred in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head matches at the home ground (J1 League).
- Total over 2.5 goals occurred in 8 of Kawasaki Frontale's last 9 home matches (J1 League).
Corners Prediction
Kawasaki Frontale: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.03; at home - 4.81;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.6; at home - 5.2.
Shimizu S-Pulse: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.82, away - 5.06;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.2; away - 4.33.
- Kawasaki Frontale have taken fewer than 6.5 corners in 12 of their last 13 matches.
- Kawasaki Frontale have taken fewer than 6.5 corners at home in 10 of their last 11 matches (J1 League).
- Kawasaki Frontale have taken fewer than 6.5 corners in their last 9 consecutive matches (J1 League).
- Kawasaki Frontale have taken fewer than 6.5 corners at home in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.2 (0.6 for the home team and 0.6 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 1.45 (0.7 for the home team and 0.75 for the away team).
Kawasaki Frontale: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.24; at home - 1.19;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.3; at home - 1.4.
Shimizu S-Pulse: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.3, away - 1.18;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; away - 1.67.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 40;
- Both teams scored throughout history - 22 times;
- At the home team's ground - 12 times.
Statistics: Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse
- Total matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): Kawasaki Frontale - 22, Shimizu S-Pulse - 15;
- Kawasaki Frontale's BTTS at home - 10 (63%);
- Shimizu S-Pulse's BTTS away - 6 (35%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Kawasaki Frontale - 8, Shimizu S-Pulse - 4;
- Kawasaki Frontale's BTTS at home - 4 (80%);
- Shimizu S-Pulse's BTTS away - 1 (17%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
In the upcoming match, we can expect a tense clash between two teams with different objectives in the standings. Kawasaki's attacking prowess makes them the favorites, especially considering their historical advantage over Shimizu when playing at home. Both clubs have a tendency to exchange goals, as shown by recent encounters and the current form of the home side (8 of their last 9 home matches have ended with both teams scoring). The most reasonable prediction is to bet on both teams to score, as it aligns with the playing trends of these teams.No comments
Betting Tips: Kawasaki Frontale - Shimizu S Pulse
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