Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers - J-League
Fixture Preview - 31 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
AccaPlanner Recommends...
Match Preview
Shimizu S-Pulse will host Kashima Antlers at Iwagin Stadium on Sunday, 31 August, in a match that promises to be intriguing given both teams' recent form. Shimizu has struggled lately, managing only one win in their last five matches, with their last outing ending in a disappointing defeat. In contrast, Kashima Antlers have shown more resilience, securing three wins in their last five games, which could give them the psychological edge heading into this fixture. A notable trend in their head-to-head encounters is the balance between the two sides, with each winning five of the last ten meetings. However, six of those matches saw over 2.5 goals, indicating a propensity for high-scoring affairs when these teams clash. With Shimizu needing to turn their fortunes around and Kashima looking to maintain their momentum, this match could see both teams pushing for goals, making the over 2.5 goals market an appealing angle to consider.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashima Antlers | 27 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 51 |
| 2 |  Machida Zelvia | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 50 |
| 3 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 27 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 50 |
| 4 |  Vissel Kobe | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 50 |
| 5 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 28 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 49 |
| 6 |  Kyoto Sanga | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 48 |
| 7 |  Urawa Reds | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 44 |
| 8 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 42 |
| 9 |  Fagiano Okayama | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 39 |
| 10 |  Cerezo Osaka | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 38 |
| 11 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 37 |
| 12 |  Gamba Osaka | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 37 |
| 13 |  Shimizu S-Pulse | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 32 |
| 14 |  Tokyo Verdy | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 31 |
| 15 |  FC Tokyo | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 30 |
| 16 |  Nagoya Grampus | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 28 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 | Kashima Antlers | 1–0 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| October 29, 2022 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 0–1 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| April 2, 2022 | Kashima Antlers | 2–1 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| August 25, 2021 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 0–4 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| February 27, 2021 | Kashima Antlers | 1–3 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| December 12, 2020 | Kashima Antlers | 2–0 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| September 12, 2020 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 1–2 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| September 1, 2019 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 0–4 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| May 3, 2019 | Kashima Antlers | 3–0 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| August 5, 2018 | Kashima Antlers | 1–0 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |