Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse - J-League
Fixture Preview - 18 October 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Kawasaki Frontale will host Shimizu S-Pulse at the Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium on Saturday, 18 October, in a crucial J-League clash. The home side enters the match with a mixed bag of results, having secured a win in their last outing after two consecutive losses. In contrast, Shimizu's form has been less than impressive, managing just one draw in their last five matches, which places them in a precarious position in the league standings. One key angle to consider is Kawasaki's strong home advantage, where they have historically performed well against Shimizu, winning three of their last ten encounters at home. Additionally, with both teams showing vulnerabilities in defence—evidenced by five of their last ten meetings seeing both teams score—there could be opportunities for goals on both sides. As Kawasaki looks to solidify their position in the league, they will be keen to exploit Shimizu's struggles, making this a potentially high-stakes fixture for both teams.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2025 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 1–1 | Kawasaki Frontale | J-League |
| October 8, 2022 | Kawasaki Frontale | 3–2 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| May 7, 2022 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 0–2 | Kawasaki Frontale | J-League |
| October 24, 2021 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1–0 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| July 17, 2021 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 0–2 | Kawasaki Frontale | J-League |
| December 5, 2020 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 2–2 | Kawasaki Frontale | J-League |
| August 29, 2020 | Kawasaki Frontale | 5–0 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| August 24, 2019 | Kawasaki Frontale | 2–2 | Shimizu S-Pulse | J-League |
| May 12, 2019 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 0–4 | Kawasaki Frontale | J-League |
| August 11, 2018 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 1–2 | Kawasaki Frontale | J-League |