Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers — J. League .
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Oct | Jubilo Iwata | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Oct | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 2–3 | L |
| 17 Sep | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 2–3 | L |
| 10 Sep | Shonan Bellmare | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Sep | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Oct | Jubilo Iwata | A | 3–3 | D |
| 01 Oct | FC Tokyo | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Sep | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Sep | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Sep | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 2–2 | D |
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)
H2H (20 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Shimizu S-Pulse launch into their encounter with Kashima Antlers.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shimizu S-Pulse and Kashima Antlers are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' It’s high time Daiki Iwamasa made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yugo Tatsuta, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' Koya Kitagawa has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Shimizu S-Pulse must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 28' Another substitution for Kashima Antlers to replace Koki Anzai by Ryuji Izumi on 28 minute.
- 33' Shimizu S-Pulse seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 38' Koya Kitagawa makes way for Takashi Inui at the 38 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shimizu S-Pulse.
- 43' 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.
- 48' Shimizu S-Pulse are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 53' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 56' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kento Misao makes it 0-1.
- 61' The 33-year-old Ryohei Shirasaki has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 64' Shintaro Nago has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yu Funabashi on 64 minute.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Arthur Caike. He replaces Hayato Nakama on 65 minute.
- 70' The travelling Kashima Antlers supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 75' 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.
- 78' A change in the Shimizu S-Pulse ranks — Katsuhiro Nakayama exits the field as Yago Pikachu enters on 78.
- 83' Eiichi Katayama makes way for Takeru Kishimoto at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shimizu S-Pulse.
- 88' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ze Ricardo will be considering his options from the bench.
- 90' The Kashima Antlers bench stirs into life. Yuma Suzuki is withdrawn and Everaldo gets his opportunity.
- 90' Shimizu S-Pulse player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 21
- 9
- 2
-
45
Koya Kitagawa ↓ Takashi Inui 38'
- 18
- 7
- 50
-
10
Carlinhos ↓ Kenta Nishizawa 78'
- 11
- 29
Bench
- 5
-
27
Yago Pikachu ↑ 78'
-
33
Takashi Inui ↑ 38'
- 1
- 8
-
16
Kenta Nishizawa ↑ 78'
-
15
Takeru Kishimoto ↑ 83'
Coach
Ze Ricardo
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 21
-
2
Koki Anzai ↓ Ryuji Izumi 28'
-
40
Yuma Suzuki ↓ Everaldo 90'
- 5
- 27
-
33
Hayato Nakama ↓ Arthur Caike 64'
- 32
- 29
-
34
Yu Funabashi ↓ Shintaro Nago 64'
- 20
Bench
- 31
-
30
Shintaro Nago ↑ 64'
-
11
Ryuji Izumi ↑ 28'
-
17
Arthur Caike ↑ 64'
-
9
Everaldo ↑ 90'
- 10
- 15
Coach
Daiki Iwamasa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ayase Ueda | 7 |
| Shoma Doi | 2 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 2 |
| Yasushi Endo | 2 |
| Daigo Nishi | 1 |
| Ryotaro Araki | 1 |
| Koki Anzai | 1 |
| Ryuji Izumi | 1 |
Head to Head
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
Kashima Antlers Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.1
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.95
Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 58% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kashima Antlers win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
48%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
77%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Kashima Antlers
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
8.9%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
6.4%
1 – 3
6.2%
0 – 3
5.6%
2 – 1
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
3.5%
1 – 4
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse
| Handicap | Shimizu S-Pulse covers | Push | Kashima Antlers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 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.

