Thursday , 2 July 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 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

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 Tōkyō 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
22% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
61% Clean Sheets
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' Welcome to IAI Stadium Nihondaira that hosts another battle between Shimizu S-Pulse and Kashima Antlers.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Kashima Antlers is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 20' What a strike from Toshiki Takahashi! The score is 1-0.
  • 25' Kashima Antlers started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
  • 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 35' 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.
  • 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 45' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sen Takagi made 367 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Kashima Antlers team. Aleksandar Cavric is replaced by Yuta Matsumura on 46 minute.
  • 51' 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.
  • 52' That looks like a foul for a card for Takashi Inui.
  • 57' Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Shinya Yajima is hanging Kota Miyamoto on the field on 57 minute.
  • 62' 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 Tomoki Hayakawa suffering a number of foals already.
  • 67' Kashima Antlers is showing some good football. However, Kashima Antlers are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 70' It is a substitution in Shimizu S-Pulse team. Kai Matsuzaki is replaced 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' What a strike from Naomichi Ueda! The score is 1-1.
  • 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' It’s a booking for Shimizu S-Pulse player. Kazuki Kozuka gets a card.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Koya Kitagawa on 90.
  • The final score is 1-1.

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
Koki Anzai 1
Ryuji Izumi 1
Arthur Caike 1
Hiroki Abe 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 Tōkyō 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.