Sunday , 16 August 2026

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Shimizu S-Pulse
1 – 1
Full Time
Kashima Antlers
Sun 31 Aug 2025 · 09:30 UTC IAI Stadium Nihondaira HT 45' · FT 45'
Takashi Inui 52' Y
Jelani Sumiyoshi 76' Y
Kazuki Kozuka 88' Y
Koya Kitagawa 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.

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

3
3
14
Shimizu S-Pulse 20 games · Avg 2.6 goals Kashima Antlers
Last 5 meetings
2025-08-31 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Kashima Antlers 2025-05-17 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-10-29 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 Kashima Antlers 2022-04-02 Kashima Antlers 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2021-08-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–4 Kashima Antlers

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Kashima Antlers H 1–1 D
23 Aug Avispa Fukuoka A 0–0 D
16 Aug Yokohama F.Marinos H 1–3 L
10 Aug Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 0–0 D
20 Jul Yokohama FC H 2–0 W
05 Jul FC Machida Zelvia A 0–3 L
Kashima Antlers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Shimizu S-Pulse A 1–1 D
23 Aug Albirex Niigata A 2–1 W
16 Aug Avispa Fukuoka H 1–1 D
10 Aug FC Tokyo A 1–0 W
20 Jul Kashiwa Reysol H 3–2 W
05 Jul Kawasaki Frontale A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Shimizu S-Pulse Kashima Antlers
#7 Position #11
24 Points 45
18 Played 18
8 / 0 / 10 W / D / L 15 / 0 / 3
40 Scored 40
42 Conceded 20
-2 GD +20
1.33 PPG 2.50
44% Win % 83%

Key Stats

35% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
0% Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season

Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Kashima Antlers get us underway at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' Japan international Sen Takagi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' Shimizu S-Pulse currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 20' Toshiki Takahashi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 25' Sodai Hasukawa has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 30' It looks surprising Shimizu S-Pulse does not make any changes. Ryuta Koike has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 35' With 1 assists to his name this season, Kai Matsuzaki is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kashima Antlers.
  • 40' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Toru Oniki might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 46' The Kashima Antlers bench stirs into life. Aleksandar Cavric is withdrawn and Yuta Matsumura gets his opportunity.
  • 51' Shimizu S-Pulse are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kashima Antlers backline.
  • 52' A meaty challenge results in booking for Takashi Inui on 52.
  • 57' Shinya Yajima is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kota Miyamoto at the 57 minute mark.
  • 62' Shimizu S-Pulse have won 286 goals from 367 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 67' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Shimizu S-Pulse needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 70' Another substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse to replace Kai Matsuzaki by Koya Kitagawa on 70 minute.
  • 72' Another change for Kashima Antlers made on 72 minute. Ryoya Ogawa leaves to be changed by Shuhei Mizoguchi.
  • 74' Naomichi Ueda is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 76' Shimizu S-Pulse player sees a card in front of him.
  • 81' Kazuki Kozuka is replacing Takashi Inui for the Shimizu S-Pulse side.
  • 86' The whistle greets Elber as he departs to be replaced by Kimito Nono.
  • 88' Kazuki Kozuka picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 90' Shimizu S-Pulse player sees a card in front of him.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Shimizu S-Pulse 1-1 Kashima Antlers.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tadahiro Akiba

Kashima Antlers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Toru Oniki

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ayase Ueda 7
Shoma Doi 2
Yuma Suzuki 2
Yasushi Endo 2
Naomichi Ueda 1
Everaldo 1
Thiago Santana 1
Daigo Nishi 1

Head to Head

2025-08-31 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Kashima Antlers 2025-05-17 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-10-29 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 Kashima Antlers 2022-04-02 Kashima Antlers 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2021-08-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–4 Kashima Antlers

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2025-08-31 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Kashima Antlers D 2025-08-23 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2025-08-16 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 Yokohama F.Marinos L 2025-08-10 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2025-07-20 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–0 Yokohama FC W 2025-07-05 FC Machida Zelvia 3–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L

Kashima Antlers Form

2025-08-31 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Kashima Antlers D 2025-08-23 Albirex Niigata 1–2 Kashima Antlers W 2025-08-16 Kashima Antlers 1–1 Avispa Fukuoka D 2025-08-10 FC Tokyo 0–1 Kashima Antlers W 2025-07-20 Kashima Antlers 3–2 Kashiwa Reysol W 2025-07-05 Kawasaki Frontale 2–1 Kashima Antlers L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.08 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.93 Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 57% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse24% Draw26% Kashima Antlers50%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
49%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
76%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Kashima Antlers
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse17% Draw43% Kashima Antlers40%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
9%
0 – 1
8.8%
0 – 0
6.6%
1 – 3
6.1%
0 – 3
5.7%
2 – 1
5.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
3.4%
1 – 4
3%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Kashima Antlers covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 12% 80%
-0.5 20% — 80%
+0.5 44% — 56%
+1 44% 22% 33%
+1.5 67% — 33%
+2 67% 17% 16%
+2.5 84% — 16%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
34% ✓

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