Thursday , 2 July 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 Tōkyō 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 Tōkyō 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
11% Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season
22% 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
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/3
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
4/4
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Todoroki Athletics Stadium. Kawasaki Frontale are looking to make home advantage count against Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kawasaki Frontale side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Toru Oniki will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Benjamin Kololli is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kawasaki Frontale.
  • 40' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kawasaki Frontale and Shimizu S-Pulse are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 45' Poor challenge from Reo Hatate. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 47' Brilliant from the ! Leandro Damiao makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 47.
  • 52' Shimizu S-Pulse is showing some good football. However, Shimizu S-Pulse are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 55' A moment of madness from Kento Tachibanada on 55 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Kawasaki Frontale will be frustrated.
  • 60' Kento Tachibanada, a Japan , has 12 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 65' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 67' The supporters are chanting for Kenta Nishizawa. He replaces Noriaki Fujimoto on 67 minute.
  • 71' Yu Kobayashi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Leandro Damiao at the 71 minute mark.
  • 76' Shimizu S-Pulse come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 81' The energy levels are beginning to show. Toru Oniki might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 84' Another change for Kawasaki Frontale made on 84 minute. Kyohei Noborizato leaves to be changed by Shintaro Kurumaya.
  • 88' The Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes a substitution. Eiichi Katayama departs to be replaced by Akira Disaro.
  • 89' The Kawasaki Frontale bench stirs into life. Yasuto Wakizaka is withdrawn and Kazuya Yamamura gets his opportunity.
  • Shimizu S-Pulse will have plenty to reflect on. Kawasaki Frontale were simply the better side today.

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
Koya Kitagawa 2
Kengo Nakamura 2
Douglas 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 Tōkyō 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.