Sunday , 16 August 2026

Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Kawasaki Frontale
1 – 0
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Sun 24 Oct 2021 · 08:00 UTC Todoroki Athletics Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Reo Hatate 45' Y
Kento Tachibanada 55' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at Todoroki Athletics Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Vissel Kobe 18 35
2 Cerezo Osaka FC 18 31
3 Nagoya Grampus 18 31
4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 30
5 Gamba Osaka 18 28
6 Fagiano Okayama FC 18 26
7 Shimizu S-Pulse 18 24
8 Kyoto Sanga FC 18 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 21
11 Kashima Antlers 18 45
12 FC Tokyo 18 37
13 FC Machida Zelvia 18 37
14 Kawasaki Frontale 18 28
15 Tokyo Verdy 18 28
16 Urawa Red Diamonds 18 25
17 Kashiwa Reysol 18 20
18 Yokohama F.Marinos 18 20
19 FC Mito Holly Hock 18 18
20 JEF United Ichihara Chiba 18 12

Head-to-Head

12
6
2
Kawasaki Frontale 20 games · Avg 3.3 goals Shimizu S-Pulse
Last 5 meetings
2021-10-24 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2021-07-17 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Kawasaki Frontale 2020-12-05 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–2 Kawasaki Frontale 2020-08-29 Kawasaki Frontale 5–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-08-24 Kawasaki Frontale 2–2 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Kawasaki Frontale
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Oct Shimizu S-Pulse H 1–0 W
02 Oct FC Tokyo H 1–0 W
29 Sep Vissel Kobe H 3–1 W
26 Sep Shonan Bellmare H 2–1 W
22 Sep Kashima Antlers A 2–1 W
18 Sep Tokushima Vortis A 3–1 W
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Oct Kawasaki Frontale A 0–1 L
16 Oct Kashiwa Reysol H 0–1 L
02 Oct Avispa Fukuoka A 2–1 W
24 Sep Vissel Kobe H 0–2 L
18 Sep Vegalta Sendai H 2–1 W
11 Sep Sagan Tosu FC A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Kawasaki Frontale Shimizu S-Pulse
#14 Position #7
28 Points 24
18 Played 18
10 / 0 / 8 W / D / L 8 / 0 / 10
38 Scored 40
40 Conceded 42
-2 GD -2
1.56 PPG 1.33
56% Win % 44%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season
0% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season

Kawasaki Frontale are 14th (28 pts). Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kawasaki Frontale
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Kawasaki Frontale and Shimizu S-Pulse get this one started.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Toru Oniki might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 15' Jung Sungryong has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 30' Shimizu S-Pulse are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 35' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 45' Poor challenge from Reo Hatate. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 47' Leandro Damiao doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 52' Shimizu S-Pulse come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 55' Kawasaki Frontale player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 60' Kawasaki Frontale have won 556 goals from 439 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 65' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 67' The crowd applauds Noriaki Fujimoto as he leaves the pitch. Kenta Nishizawa steps in for Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 71' Yu Kobayashi is replacing Leandro Damiao for the Kawasaki Frontale side.
  • 76' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kawasaki Frontale and Shimizu S-Pulse are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 81' Brazil international Carlinhos has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 84' Another substitution for Kawasaki Frontale to replace Kyohei Noborizato by Shintaro Kurumaya on 84 minute.
  • 88' The Shimizu S-Pulse bench stirs into life. Eiichi Katayama is withdrawn and Akira Disaro gets his opportunity.
  • 89' Kawasaki Frontale ring the changes. Yasuto Wakizaka has done his job and it is now time for Kazuya Yamamura to step up.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Kawasaki Frontale players.

Lineups

Kawasaki Frontale Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Toru Oniki

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Miguel Angel Lotina

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Yu Kobayashi 4
Yasuto Wakizaka 4
Leandro Damiao 4
Ryota Ohshima 3
Kengo Nakamura 3
Reo Hatate 2
Carlinhos 2
Miki Yamane 2

Head to Head

2021-10-24 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2021-07-17 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Kawasaki Frontale 2020-12-05 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–2 Kawasaki Frontale 2020-08-29 Kawasaki Frontale 5–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-08-24 Kawasaki Frontale 2–2 Shimizu S-Pulse

Kawasaki Frontale Form

2021-10-24 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2021-10-02 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 FC Tokyo W 2021-09-29 Kawasaki Frontale 3–1 Vissel Kobe W 2021-09-26 Kawasaki Frontale 2–1 Shonan Bellmare W 2021-09-22 Kashima Antlers 1–2 Kawasaki Frontale W 2021-09-18 Tokushima Vortis 1–3 Kawasaki Frontale W

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2021-10-24 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2021-10-16 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 Kashiwa Reysol L 2021-10-02 Avispa Fukuoka 1–2 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2021-09-24 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Vissel Kobe L 2021-09-18 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–1 Vegalta Sendai W 2021-09-11 Sagan Tosu FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.24 Kawasaki Frontale xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kawasaki Frontale58% Draw21% Shimizu S-Pulse21%
Actual: Kawasaki Frontale win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.7
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 70%
30%
± 3.5 50%
50%
± 4.5 31%
69%

Double Chance

Kawasaki Frontale or Draw
79%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
42%
Kawasaki Frontale or Shimizu S-Pulse
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kawasaki Frontale41% Draw39% Shimizu S-Pulse20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
8.8%
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.3%
1 – 2
5.7%
1 – 0
Actual
3 – 2
4.7%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 0
3.7%
4 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Kawasaki Frontale

Handicap Kawasaki Frontale covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 16% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 20% 46%
-0.5 54% — 46%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 13% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
24% ✗
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.