Our Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers Prediction: 1-1
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 09:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 31, 2025. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Determined to get back to winning ways, Shimizu S-Pulse must win after their 0-0 Japan J-League draw against Avispa Fukuoka on August 23. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse saw 43% of the ball and created 4 goal attempts, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Avispa Fukuoka | 57% | 10 (6) | 0.85 | 57 |
 Shimizu S-Pulse | 43% | 4 (1) | 0.78 | 45 |
Kashima Antlers's Last Match – Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers
After suffering a 0-3 Japan FA Cup loss to Machida Zelvia, Kashima Antlers must win to get back on track. In that match, Kashima Antlers recorded 52% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Machida Zelvia | 48% | 0 (6) | - | 61 |
 Kashima Antlers | 52% | 0 (1) | - | 68 |
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers Stats
Key Stats
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Kashima Antlers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13 | Attacking Strength | 1.01 |
| 1.28 | Defence Strength | 0.76 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.5 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse are averaging 0.4 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Kashima Antlers average 1.8 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.