Our Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kawasaki Frontale Prediction: 1-2
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kawasaki Frontale in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 05:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 12, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-2 away win, but with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is also worth considering.
This Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kawasaki Frontale 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 – Jubilo Iwata vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Shimizu S-Pulse will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 Japan J-League Cup setback against Jubilo Iwata on April 9. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse controlled 50% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jubilo Iwata | 50% | 14 (7) | - | 85 |
Shimizu S-Pulse | 50% | 7 (5) | - | 59 |
Kawasaki Frontale's Last Match – Kawasaki Frontale vs Yokohama F-Marinos
Kawasaki Frontale should win to turn things around after settling for a 3-3 Japan J-League draw against Yokohama F-Marinos on April 9. In that match, Kawasaki Frontale had 41% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kawasaki Frontale | 41% | 8 (4) | 0.78 | 28 |
Yokohama F-Marinos | 59% | 11 (5) | 1.61 | 68 |
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kawasaki Frontale Stats
Key Stats
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Kawasaki Frontale | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.01 | Attacking Strength | 1.69 |
| 0.89 | Defence Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Kawasaki Frontale average 1.7 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Shimizu S-Pulse 13-12
Kawasaki Frontale 17-9
What are the odds for this match?
Shimizu S-Pulse to win: @3.2
Draw: @3.3
Kawasaki Frontale to win: @2.3
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.05