Football · Japan J-League · 20/11, 11:00

Prediction: Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse

Team pages: Kashima Antlers · Shimizu S-Pulse

Prediction summary
Expected goals
3.1Total
Kashima Antlers1.97
Shimizu S-Pulse1.13
1X2
56% 24% 20%
Kashima Antlers Draw Shimizu S-Pulse
Markets
Over 2.5 goals 56% Both teams to score 55%
Most likely score
1-1 11%
Recent form · 10 last
Kashima Antlers 3-2-5 (W-D-L)
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Shimizu S-Pulse 3-2-5 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Kashima Antlers 5–1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse (6 last)
  • Shimizu S-Pulse1-1Kashima Antlers
  • Kashima Antlers1-0Shimizu S-Pulse
  • Shimizu S-Pulse0-1Kashima Antlers
  • Kashima Antlers2-1Shimizu S-Pulse
  • Shimizu S-Pulse0-4Kashima Antlers
  • Kashima Antlers2-1Shimizu S-Pulse
Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 55%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Kashima Antlers (rating 1534 vs 1463).
  • H2H favours Kashima Antlers: 5-1-0.
  • Cards-heavy: 6.2 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Kashima AntlersShimizu S-Pulse
Goals for / against (FT)1.8 / 1.80.9 / 2
Goals for / against (HT)0.8 / 0.80.2 / 0.6
Half-time result (W/D/L)30/30/40%10/40/50%
Corners (HT / FT)2.4 / 4.82.4 / 5
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)3.4 / 0.12.8 / 0.2

Head-to-head (H2H) · Kashima Antlers 5–1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse

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DateHomeScoreAway
31/08/25
Japan J-League
Shimizu S-Pulse1-1
HT 1-0
Kashima Antlers
17/05/25
Japan J-League
Kashima Antlers1-0
HT 1-0
Shimizu S-Pulse
29/10/22
Japan J-League
Shimizu S-Pulse0-1
HT 0-0
Kashima Antlers
02/04/22
Japan J-League
Kashima Antlers2-1
HT 0-0
Shimizu S-Pulse
25/08/21
Japan J-League
Shimizu S-Pulse0-4
HT 0-2
Kashima Antlers
06/06/21
Japan J-League Cup
Kashima Antlers2-1
HT 1-1
Shimizu S-Pulse

Standings · Japan J-League

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 FC Tokyo 141031 33833
2 Kashiwa Reysol 141013 312031
3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 14932 321030
4 Machida Zelvia 14851 301029
5 Vissel Kobe 14833 231427
6 Kashima Antlers 14725 292423
7 Yokohama F-Marinos 14572 211522
8 Kawasaki Frontale 14644 282422
9 Urawa Red Diamonds 14716 232922
10 Fagiano Okayama 14527 162217
11 Cerezo Osaka 14455 162517
12 Kyoto Sanga FC 14446 192316
13 Nagoya Grampus 14428 152314
14 Tokyo Verdy 14356 122214
15 Shimizu S-Pulse 14428 102314
16 V-Varen Nagasaki 14347 172213
17 JEF Utd Chiba 14347 162413
18 Gamba Osaka 14266 162412
19 Mito Hollyhock 14239 12269
20 Avispa Fukuoka 142210 14258

Common opponents 5 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentKashima AntlersShimizu S-Pulse
FC Tokyo 0-2 L 1-1 D
Kyoto Sanga FC 2-2 D 0-2 L
Gamba Osaka 2-0 W 2-2 D
Kawasaki Frontale 3-3 D 1-3 L
Mito Hollyhock 2-4 L 2-1 W
Record vs common 1 W 2 D 2 L 1 W 2 D 2 L

Better against common opponents: Kashima Antlers (3 of 5 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Kashima Antlers

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
07/11 FC Tokyo
Japan J-League
0-0 0-2 77 L
31/10 Cerezo Osaka
Japan J-League
3-1 4-1 106 W
24/10 Kashiwa Reysol
Japan J-League
1-2 2-3 91 L
21/10 Kyoto Sanga FC
Japan J-League
0-1 2-2 52 D
17/10 V-Varen Nagasaki
Japan J-League
2-0 2-0 23 W
09/10 Gamba Osaka
Japan J-League
1-0 2-0 13 W
19/09 Kawasaki Frontale
Japan J-League
1-1 3-3 24 D
11/09 Vissel Kobe
Japan J-League
0-0 1-2 33 L
06/09 Urawa Red Diamonds
Japan J-League
0-1 0-1 54 L
02/09 Mito Hollyhock
Japan J-League
0-2 2-4 42 L

Shimizu S-Pulse

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
07/11 Tokyo Verdy
Japan J-League
0-0 0-1 104 L
31/10 Kyoto Sanga FC
Japan J-League
0-2 0-2 66 L
24/10 Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Japan J-League
0-1 0-4 42 L
21/10 Machida Zelvia
Japan J-League
0-1 0-5 43 L
17/10 Gamba Osaka
Japan J-League
2-0 2-2 73 D
11/10 Mito Hollyhock
Japan J-League
0-0 2-1 13 W
19/09 JEF Utd Chiba
Japan J-League
0-1 2-1 82 W
12/09 Avispa Fukuoka
Japan J-League
0-0 1-0 12 W
06/09 Kawasaki Frontale
Japan J-League
0-1 1-3 55 L
02/09 FC Tokyo
Japan J-League
0-0 1-1 40 D

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Kashima Antlers win (56%). Probabilities: Kashima Antlers 56%, draw 24%, Shimizu S-Pulse 20%.

How many goals are expected in Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse?

The model expects 3.1 goals (Kashima Antlers 1.97 · Shimizu S-Pulse 1.13), with a 56% chance of over 2.5 goals.

Will both teams score in Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse?

The model gives a 55% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.