Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2025

Why We’re Expecting Antlers to Win

We’re confident in the chances of league leaders Kashima Antlers when they clash with Shimizu S-Pulse, with our selection appealing on the Full-Time Result market. Take the odds of -100 that the favourites claim a victory.

Antlers Have 7 Wins in Past 8 on H2H

Kashima Antlers won their last game 2-1, making it six wins on the spin. This was a home victory at Japan National Stadium against Kawasaki Frontale. Toru Oniki's side recorded 50% possession and managed five shots on target, with Yu Funabashi and Kyosuke Tagawa each scoring one goal.

Shimizu S-Pulse drew their previous game which was at home. The action at IAI Stadium Nihondaira ended 2-2 against Machida Zelvia. S-Pa recorded 61% possession and had four shots on goal, with Koya Kitagawa and Douglas on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It has been three consecutive victories for Antlers when playing S-Pulse. In their last encounter, Antlers travelled to IAI Stadium Nihondaira and landed a 1-0 win. The past 8 H2H games have involved seven Antlers wins and just one victory for S-Pulse.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Kashima Antlers	26	15	3	8	38	25	13	38:25	48
13	Shimizu S-Pulse	26	8	7	11	30	35	-5	30:35	31

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7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts. Antlers have had 51.1% possession and 4.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.8 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.4 corners.

Top scorer Leo has found the net 4 times, with Kyosuke Tagawa and Aleksandar Cavric getting 2 apiece. Yuma Suzuki has recorded the most assists with 3.

S-Pulse have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.5 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 7.2 attempts. There’s been an average of 48.9% possession, 5.1 corners awarded and 4.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts.

Koya Kitagawa is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, Kai Matsuzaki is on 3 and Takashi Inui on 2. Capixaba and Matheus Bueno have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Kashima Antlers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Tomoki Hayakawa (GK), Ryuta Koike, Naomichi Ueda, Tae-Hyeon Kim, Koki Anzai, Yu Funabashi, Kei Chinen, Aleksandar Cavric, Talles Brener, Yuma Suzuki, Kyosuke Tagawa.

Shimizu S-Pulse confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Yuya Oki (GK), Sen Takagi, Jelani Sumiyoshi, Sodai Hasukawa, Reon Yamahara, Zento Uno, Matheus Bueno, Kai Matsuzaki, Takashi Inui, Capixaba, Koya Kitagawa.

Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re confident with our selection of Kashima Antlers to land a victory, with odds of -100 looking really generous. We think they have the ability to claim a win in this J1 League game.

Sportsgambler.com boast football expertise and that comes from knowing the team news once it’s announced. The latest form will also fuel our predictions and we make sure that the best stats are on hand.

Key Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse league stats:

• Antlers have won 6 consecutive games.
• Antlers have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Antlers have won 13 of their last 20 games.
• Shimizu S-Pulse have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Antlers have won the last 3 games between these teams.

Antlers to Win Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 50% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

You can choose an alternative if you want bigger odds about a win for Antlers. The Double Result market allows you to wager on them to lead at the halfway stage too.

Our Match Prediction

Antlers To Win @ -100 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Antlers 1 - 0 S-Pulse

Our prediction for the correct score is Antlers to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +525. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Corners Prediction

S-Pulse Over 4.5 Corners +110

It’s been an average of 7.00 Shimizu S-Pulse corners in the past five away games. The S-Pulse Team Corners line is on the low side and we’re looking to go over this number at odds of +110.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Antlers

Total

9.80 4.40 5.40

Home

10.40 5.40 5.00

Away

10.40 4.80 5.60

S-Pulse

Total

9.10 5.10 4.00

Home

9.00 4.13 4.88

Away

10.63 6.25 4.38

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-108

Under 10.5

-139

Antlers Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

S-Pulse Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-179

X

+600

2

+163

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Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse 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 Match Odds Suggest Victory

The bookies betting odds have Kashima Antlers as -105 favourites for this J1 League clash, implying that they are 51% likely to win the match. At +275, Shimizu S-Pulse are regarded as having a lower probability of winning this match.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option.

Should you want to back Kashima Antlers to win this J1 League match, then there is -233 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Shimizu S-Pulse chalked at +160.

Full-Time Result

1

-105

X

+235

2

+275

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

+107

2

+310

Double Chance

1X

-385

12

-333

X2

-127

Draw No Bet

1

-233

2

+160

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-104

2 Hcp +0.5

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+114

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-115

No

-123

Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Antlers vs S-Pulse team news.

The J1 League squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

Kashima Antlers Team Page Shimizu S-Pulse Team Page