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 (2026/26)
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
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
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 Tōkyō | 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
22%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
61%
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)
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
Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/3
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/–
76+
6/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Shimizu S-Pulse host Kashima Antlers — let the battle begin!
- 5' Shimizu S-Pulse have won 286 goals from 367 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' Kashima Antlers are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 28' The supporters are chanting for Ryuji Izumi. He replaces Koki Anzai on 28 minute.
- 33' Koya Kitagawa needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 38' A tactical swap from Shimizu S-Pulse — Takashi Inui on, Koya Kitagawa off on 38 minutes.
- 43' The 34-year-old Arthur Caike has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 48' It’s high time Ze Ricardo made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 53' 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.
- 56' GOAL! Kento Misao scores on 56.
- 61' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 64' A tactical swap from Kashima Antlers — Shintaro Nago on, Yu Funabashi off on 64 minutes.
- 65' Hayato Nakama makes way for Arthur Caike at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kashima Antlers.
- 70' The energy levels are beginning to show. Daiki Iwamasa might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 75' Shimizu S-Pulse currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 78' The whistle greets Katsuhiro Nakayama as he departs to be replaced by Yago Pikachu.
- 83' Takeru Kishimoto is ready to make an impact after coming on for Eiichi Katayama at the 83 minute mark.
- 88' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ronaldo suffering a number of foals already.
- 90' Yuma Suzuki makes way for Everaldo at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kashima Antlers.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Takashi Inui on 90.
- Shimizu S-Pulse will have plenty to reflect on. Kashima Antlers were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Naomichi Ueda | 1 |
| Everaldo | 1 |
| Thiago Santana | 1 |
| Daigo Nishi | 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.

