Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Football Japan J1 League Kawasaki Frontale - Shimizu S-Pulse
Result
5:3
18/10/2025 at 01:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • J1 League - Round 34
  • Where to Watch on TV:
chinaChinaK-Ball
japanJapanDAZN Japan

Match Stats

Expected Goals (xG)
1.723.55
Ball Possession
41%59%
Total shots
1916
Shots on target
94
Big Chances
35
Corner Kicks
44
Passes
77% (297/385)85% (457/539)
Yellow Cards
10
Expected Goals (xG)
1.723.55
xG on target (xGOT)
3.352.56
Total shots
1916
Shots on target
94
Shots off target
59
Blocked Shots
53
Shots inside the Box
1610
Shots outside the Box
36
Hit the Woodwork
00
Big Chances
35
Corner Kicks
44
Touches in opposition box
4033
Accurate through passes
22
Offsides
42
Free Kicks
815
Passes
77% (297/385)85% (457/539)
Long passes
30% (16/54)38% (19/50)
Passes in final third
76% (105/139)72% (111/154)
Crosses
17% (1/6)14% (3/21)
Expected assists (xA)
1.721.65
Throw-ins
1820
Fouls
158
Tackles
50% (8/16)64% (7/11)
Duels won
3944
Clearances
2822
Interceptions
1113
Errors leading to shot
02
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper Saves
24
xGOT faced
2.563.35
Goals prevented
-0.44-1.65

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (4 - 1)
  • 4', 1 - 0, Wakizaka Y. , Sasaki A. (A),
  • 7', 2 - 0, Sasaki A. , van Wermeskerken S. (A),
  • 13', 3 - 0, Ito T. , Wakizaka Y. (A),
  • 37', 4 - 0, Erison ,
  • 45+6', 4 - 1, Kozuka K. , Inui T. (A),
  • 2nd Half (1 - 2)
  • 46', Kozuka K. , Matsuzaki K. ,
  • 46', Inui T. , Kitagawa K. ,
  • 46', Haneda K. , Capixaba ,
  • 46', 4 - 2, Takahashi T. , Matsuzaki K. (A),
  • 54', Erison 🟨,
  • 57', Marcinho , Miyagi T. ,
  • 57', Erison , Kobayashi Y. ,
  • 60', Kitagawa K. (Pen),
  • 68', Uno Z. , Yajima S. ,
  • 69', 5 - 2, Kawahara S. ,
  • 78', Yoshida Y. , Stephens A. ,
  • 81', Ito T. , Tachibanada K. ,
  • 81', Jesiel , Kamihashi R. ,
  • 90+2', 5 - 3, Kitagawa K. (Pen),
  • 90+8', Tanabe S. , Ozeki Y. ,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Kawasaki Frontale
68%
Draw
19.4%
Shimizu S-Pulse
12.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
56.2% 22.6% 21.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

57.8% 22% 20.6%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Kawasaki Frontale has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+11.8%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Kawasaki Frontale's performance.
  • Shimizu S-Pulse has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-8.6%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Shimizu S-Pulse might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Kawasaki Frontale than the current prediction. (-10.2%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Kawasaki Frontale that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Shimizu S-Pulse than the current prediction. (+8%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Shimizu S-Pulse could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Kawasaki Frontale - Shimizu S-Pulse Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.54
    (1.67)
    5.65
    (4.16)
    9.3
    (4.42)
    -6.4%
    (6.4%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 3.00
    What is the prediction for Kawasaki Frontale - Shimizu S-Pulse?
  • Users Predictions: 12 users predict this event. Kawasaki will win (votes: 7 - 58.3%). Shimizu will win (votes: 3 - 25%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 16.7%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Kawasaki: 30.4%86.2%.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • This match features a clash between the league leader and a mid-table team (ranked 7 and 12).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Kawasaki won 3.
    • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
    • Kawasaki may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Kawasaki is considered a favorite.
    • There will not play in Kawasaki: Jesiel (Muscle Injury) Kurumaya S. (Calf Injury) Lee G. (Knee Injury) Maruyama Y. (Knee Injury)
    • There will not play in Shimizu: Takahashi Y. (Knee Injury)
    • There are questionable in Kawasaki: Miura S. (Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Kawasaki won 14 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 56:23. (average 2.8:1.2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Kawasaki won 9 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 36:11. (average 3.3:1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Kawasaki Frontale - Shimizu S-Pulse were as follows:
    12.04.2025 Shimizu S-Pulse - Kawasaki Frontale 1:1
    19.04.2023 Kawasaki Frontale - Shimizu S-Pulse 6:0
    08.03.2023 Shimizu S-Pulse - Kawasaki Frontale 3:2
    08.10.2022 Kawasaki Frontale - Shimizu S-Pulse 3:2
    Latest results of Kawasaki Frontale
    Latest results of Shimizu S-Pulse
    Japan J1 League Table
    2025
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    2Kashiwa Reysol341712553:332063
    3Vissel Kobe34187943:281561
    4Kyoto33179757:352260
    5Sanfrecce Hiroshima34178939:231659
    6Kawasaki Frontale341511865:481756
    7Machida341681049:351456
    8Urawa Reds3414101040:36452
    9Gamba Osaka341551446:52-650
    10Cerezo Osaka3412101252:50246
    11FC Tokyo341191436:46-1042
    12Verdy341191422:35-1342
    13Avispa Fukuoka3410111332:37-541
    14Shimizu S-Pulse3410111338:44-641
    15Okayama341181530:37-741
    16Nagoya Grampus3410101442:50-840
    17Yokohama F. Marinos34971836:44-834
    18Yokohama FC34881823:39-1632
    19Shonan Bellmare33672028:57-2925
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