Saturday , 17 October 2026

Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2026-27
Kawasaki Frontale
3 – 1
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Sun 6 Sep 2026 · 10:00 UTC Todoroki Athletics Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Kyosuke Mochiyama 1' 1–0
1–1 68' Se-hun Oh pen
Marcinho 77' 2–1
Marcinho 90' 3–1
Y 27' Tomoya Fujii
R 40' Jelani Sumiyoshi
Marcinho 72' Y
Y 80' Togo Umeda
Y 80' Mateus Brunetti
Y 83' Yuji Takahashi

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

13
6
2
Kawasaki Frontale 21 games · Avg 3.3 goals Shimizu S-Pulse
Last 5 meetings
2026-09-06 Kawasaki Frontale 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2025-10-18 Kawasaki Frontale 5–3 Shimizu S-Pulse 2025-04-12 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Kawasaki Frontale 2022-10-08 Kawasaki Frontale 3–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-05-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Kawasaki Frontale

Recent Form

Kawasaki Frontale
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Sep Shimizu S-Pulse H 3–1 W
02 Sep FC Machida Zelvia A 1–2 L
29 Aug JEF United Ichihara Chiba H 4–2 W
22 Aug Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–1 D
15 Aug Kyoto Sanga FC H 2–2 D
24 May FC Mito Holly Hock A 3–1 W
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Sep Kawasaki Frontale A 1–3 L
02 Sep FC Tokyo H 1–1 D
29 Aug Kashiwa Reysol H 0–1 L
22 Aug Cerezo Osaka FC A 0–1 L
15 Aug Yokohama F.Marinos H 0–1 L
24 May Gamba Osaka H 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

52% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
11% Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season
11% 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
4/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
6/3
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/4
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
4/2
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Kawasaki Frontale
Marcinho 6 G 1 A
Yasuto Wakizaka 3 G 3 A
Tatsuya Ito 2 G 1 A
Lazar Romanic 2 G
Shimizu S-Pulse
Se-hun Oh 2 G
Koya Kitagawa 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Todoroki Athletics Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 1' Kyosuke Mochiyama is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
  • 6' Masaki Yumiba has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 105 appearances.
  • 11' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Kawasaki Frontale winning 100% of all matches.
  • 16' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 21' A quiet spell here at Todoroki Athletics Stadium. Kawasaki Frontale seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 26' Kawasaki Frontale looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Marcinho scoring 2 goals.
  • 27' Controversy at the stadium! Tomoya Fujii argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 32' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 37' Svend Brodersen has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 40' Controversy at the stadium! Jelani Sumiyoshi argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 44' Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Seung-wook Park is hanging Kai Matsuzaki on the field on 44 minute.
  • 46' The Kawasaki Frontale manager makes a substitution. Kazuya Konno departs to be replaced by Marcinho.
  • 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kawasaki Frontale must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
  • 57' A tactical swap from Shimizu S-Pulse — Se-hun Oh on, Kosuke Kinoshita off on 57 minutes.
  • 58' It is a substitution in Shimizu S-Pulse team. Yutaka Yoshida is replaced by Mateus Brunetti on 58 minute.
  • 63' It looks like no one’s ball. Shimizu S-Pulse is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 68' A stunning finish from Se-hun Oh — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 72' Controversy at the stadium! Marcinho argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 73' Yuto Ozeki has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kento Tachibanada on 73 minute.
  • 77' A goal from the Brazil international Marcinho! He fires home on 77 to make it 2-1!
  • 80' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Togo Umeda.
  • 82' Time for substitution for Kawasaki Frontale. Asahi Sasaki is replaced by Sota Miura.
  • 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Yuji Takahashi.
  • 86' Time for substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse. Yudai Shimamoto is replaced by Kazuki Kozuka.
  • 90' The Kawasaki Frontale bench stirs into life. Tatsuya Ito is withdrawn and Shuto Yamaichi gets his opportunity.
  • 90' Against the run of play, Marcinho has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Shimizu S-Pulse.

Lineups

Kawasaki Frontale Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shigetoshi Hasebe

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Takayuki Yoshida

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2026-09-06 Kawasaki Frontale 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2025-10-18 Kawasaki Frontale 5–3 Shimizu S-Pulse 2025-04-12 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Kawasaki Frontale 2022-10-08 Kawasaki Frontale 3–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-05-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Kawasaki Frontale

Kawasaki Frontale Form

2026-09-06 Kawasaki Frontale 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2026-09-02 FC Machida Zelvia 2–1 Kawasaki Frontale L 2026-08-29 Kawasaki Frontale 4–2 JEF United Ichihara Chiba W 2026-08-22 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Kawasaki Frontale D 2026-08-15 Kawasaki Frontale 2–2 Kyoto Sanga FC D 2026-05-24 FC Mito Holly Hock 1–3 Kawasaki Frontale W

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2026-09-06 Kawasaki Frontale 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2026-09-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 FC Tokyo D 2026-08-29 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 Kashiwa Reysol L 2026-08-22 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2026-08-15 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 Yokohama F.Marinos L 2026-05-24 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Gamba Osaka L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.71 Kawasaki Frontale xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 80% + Both teams to score 76%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kawasaki Frontale61% Draw19% Shimizu S-Pulse20%
Actual: Kawasaki Frontale win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes76% 0% No24%
Avg goals/match: 4.43
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 93%
7%
± 2.5 80%
20%
± 3.5 63%
37%
± 4.5 44%
56%

Double Chance

Kawasaki Frontale or Draw
80%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
39%
Kawasaki Frontale or Shimizu S-Pulse
81%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kawasaki Frontale44% Draw35% Shimizu S-Pulse21%
Actual: Kawasaki Frontale win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.4%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
3 – 2
5.6%
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 0
4.6%
4 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
4%
4 – 2
3.8%
2 – 3
3.6%
3 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Kawasaki Frontale

Handicap Kawasaki Frontale covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 22% — 78%
-2 22% 17% 61%
-1.5 39% — 61%
-1 39% 19% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 12% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
7% ✓

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