Our Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction: 2-1
Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 05:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 18, 2025. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse 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
Kawasaki Frontale's Last Match – Kyoto Sanga FC vs Kawasaki Frontale
Kawasaki Frontale must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Japan J-League draw against Kyoto Sanga FC on October 4. In that match, Kawasaki Frontale recorded 53% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kyoto Sanga FC | 47% | 3 (2) | 1.97 | 43 |
 Kawasaki Frontale | 53% | 13 (5) | 1.99 | 56 |
Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Shimizu S-Pulse vs FC Tokyo
Determined to get back to winning ways, Shimizu S-Pulse must win after their 1-1 Japan J-League draw against FC Tokyo on October 4. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse saw 64% of the ball and created 11 goal attempts, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shimizu S-Pulse | 64% | 11 (1) | 1 | 71 |
 FC Tokyo | 36% | 12 (5) | 0.94 | 40 |
Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse Stats
Key Stats
| Kawasaki Frontale | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.78 | Attacking Strength | 0.54 |
| 1.9 | Defence Strength | 0.93 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 0.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kawasaki Frontale are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Shimizu S-Pulse average 0.6 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
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Shimizu S-Pulse 
Fagiano Okayama 
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