Shimizu S-Pulse and Kashima Antlers face each other in an official match of the 2025 J1 League season. The game takes place at IAI Stadium Nihondaira on Sunday, 31/08/2025, at 10:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Shimizu S-Pulse preview
Shimizu S-Pulse comes into the match having played 27 games in the J1 League so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 8 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 1.19 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 8 draws, and 12 losses.
Shimizu S-Pulse's attack has scored 35 goals during this period. Out of this total, 30 goals were scored in the J1 League, averaging 1.11 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.17.
The offense system of Shimizu S-Pulse is led by Koya Kitagawa as the top scorer of the season. The japanese forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kai Matsuzaki, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 35 goals with an average of 1.3 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 40 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 1.33.
Kashima Antlers preview
On the other hand, Kashima Antlers comes into the match having played 27 games in the J1 League so far. They have recorded 16 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.89 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 19 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses.
Kashima Antlers's attack has scored 49 goals during this period. Out of this total, 40 goals were scored in the J1 League, averaging 1.48 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.63.
The offense system of Kashima Antlers is led by Léo Ceará as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 14 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Koki Anzai, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 0.96 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 29 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 0.97.
Head to head: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima AntlersÂ
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Shimizu S-Pulse
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D W L |
1.19 |
| Home | L W L D W |
1.46 |
| Away | D D L D L |
0.93 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 38% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.41 | 2.77 | 2.07 |
| Scored | 1.11 | 1.46 | 0.79 |
| Conceded | 1.3 | 1.31 | 1.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 54% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 31% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 37% | 23% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 41% | 54% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.38 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.46 | 1.4 |
Away Team
Kashima Antlers
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W L |
1.89 |
| Home | D W L D W |
2.14 |
| Away | W W L L W |
1.62 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 59% | 64% | 54% |
| Goals | 2.44 | 2.64 | 2.23 |
| Scored | 1.48 | 1.71 | 1.23 |
| Conceded | 0.96 | 0.93 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 57% | 46% |
| Without Conceding | 37% | 43% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 0% | 23% |
| 1st to Score | 41% | 71% | 54% |
|
xG
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1.37 | 1.47 | 1.27 |
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xGA
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1.41 | 1.29 | 1.54 |
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