Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2025

J1 League Betting Preview: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers

Shimizu S-Pulse host Kashima Antlers in this Japanese J1 league encounter at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, with kick-off set for 17:30 on Sunday 31 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

The Value Lies With S-Pulse

We’ll split our stake by backing Shimizu S-Pulse +0.25 at odds of 1.82 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Kashima Antlers.

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8 Antlers Wins in Last 9 H2H Clashes

Shimizu S-Pulse played out a 0-0 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Best Denki Stadium against Avispa Fukuoka. S-Pa had 44% of possession and one shot on target.

Kashima Antlers have triumphed in back-to-back J1 League away games. A 2-1 victory recently occurred at Denka Big Swan Stadium when playing Albirex Niigata. Toru Oniki's side enjoyed 54% possession and recorded six shots on goal, with Yuma Suzuki and Leo on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Antlers have enjoyed four consecutive victories against S-Pulse. In the last encounter, home team Antlers claimed a 1-0 win at Kashima Soccer Stadium. The previous 9 H2H matches have involved eight Antlers victories and just one triumph for S-Pulse.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Kashima Antlers	28	16	4	8	41	27	14	41:27	52
13	Shimizu S-Pulse	28	8	9	11	31	36	-5	31:36	33

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S-Pulse have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 9.1 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal. Tadahiro Akiba's team have averaged 47.3% possession and 5.2 corners per game, conceding 1.5 goals and 4.8 corners from 11.4 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.

Sen Takagi and Koya Kitagawa are the leading goalscorers with 2, while Capixaba has 1. Hikaru Nakahara and Kai Matsuzaki have been top assistors with 2.

Antlers have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 3.9 shots on goal, 8.0 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Deer Island club average 54.5% possession, 6.1 corners taken and 4.8 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 8.7 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Leo got 6 goals, Yuma Suzuki notched 3, while Yu Funabashi and two other players scored 1. Jose Elber, Ryoya Ogawa and Yuma Suzuki have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Togo Umeda (GK), Sodai Hasukawa, Jelani Sumiyoshi, Sen Takagi, Reon Yamahara, Matheus Bueno, Kota Miyamoto, Yutaka Yoshida, Kai Matsuzaki, Takashi Inui, Toshiki Takahashi.

Kashima Antlers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Tomoki Hayakawa (GK), Ryuta Koike, Tae-Hyeon Kim, Naomichi Ueda, Ryoya Ogawa, Aleksandar Cavric, Kei Chinen, Kento Misao, Jose Elber, Leo, Yuma Suzuki.

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers Prediction & Betting Tips

Dive into our full Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, valuable corners advice and a bet builder designed for value.

Match Prediction

We’ll back Shimizu S-Pulse +0.25 for this J1 League game, with odds of 1.82 available. We have a feeling that they can perform well and the Asian Handicap line looks more than fair for this outcome.

We study the J1 League form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shimizu S-Pulse in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shimizu S-Pulse in 9 of their last 13 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Antlers in 6 of their last 10 games.

S-Pulse +0.25 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 54.9% chance of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

S-Pulse 1 - 0 Antlers

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Corners Prediction

S-Pulse Over 4.5 Corners

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Shimizu S-Pulse in four consecutive games, while Kashima Antlers have conceded 6.60 corners on average in their last 5 away matches. There are odds of 1.73 being served up when it comes to this Team Corners wager and we think S-Pulse will cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

S-Pulse

Total

10.00 5.20 4.80

Home

9.00 4.60 4.40

Away

9.10 4.70 4.40

Antlers

Total

10.90 6.10 4.80

Home

9.60 5.40 4.20

Away

10.30 4.40 5.90

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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Antlers Favourites to Win According to Bookies

Kashima Antlers are regarded as having a 45% chance of winning this J1 League clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are 2.23. Shimizu S-Pulse are seen as the most unlikely winner at 2.85.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Antlers at 1.65 and S-Pulse at 2.08.

You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Under or Over 2.5 Goals. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at 1.70 on the BTTS market.

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Past Ten S-Pulse Home Games Have Yielded Four Wins

S-Pulse have four wins, three draws and three losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Antlers have racked up six wins and four defeats in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

When the teams previously met at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Antlers defeated S-Pulse 1-0.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Shimizu S-Pulse Home Stats		4-3-3	2.90	1.60	1.30	6	4	6	4
Kashima Antlers Away Stats		6-0-4	2.30	1.30	1.00	6	4	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the S-Pulse vs Antlers team news before betting. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups alongside the newest injury information.

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