Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025

J1 League Betting Preview: Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse

Kawasaki Frontale host Shimizu S-Pulse in this Japanese J1 league encounter at Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu, with kick-off set for 01:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

The odds of -161 catch the eye when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection as we expect both Kawasaki Frontale and Shimizu S-Pulse to find the net. The stats suggest that this outcome is likely to happen.

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Kawasaki Frontale played Kyoto Sanga away in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA. The Blue and Black enjoyed 47% possession and had five shots on target, with Tatsuya Ito registering the goal.

Shimizu S-Pulse drew their previous game which was at home. The action at IAI Stadium Nihondaira ended 1-1 against FC Tokyo. Tadahiro Akiba's team had two shots on goal and boasted 64% possession, while Toshiki Takahashi was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Frontale have not lost any of the past nine matches against S-Pulse, with the last encounter seeing a 1-1 draw played out at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. The previous 9 H2H games have featured six Frontale victories and three draws.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	K. Frontale	37	15	12	10	67	53	14	67:53	57
13	Shimizu S-Pulse	37	11	11	15	40	49	-9	40:49	44

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Frontale have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 11.4 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal. Shigetoshi Hasebe's side have averaged 48.3% possession and 4.6 corners per game, conceding 2.1 goals and 4.5 corners from 8.7 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Top goalscorer Tatsuya Ito has found the net 8 times, Erison 6, with Lazar Romanic and two other players on 2. Leading assistor is Erison with 3.

S-Pulse have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, with an average of 0.8 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts. S-Pa have averaged 43.9% possession, 4.6 corners taken and 4.9 corners against, while conceding 0.7 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts.

Toshiki Takahashi is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Kazuki Kozuka, Shinya Yajima, Koya Kitagawa and Capixaba have 1. Reon Yamahara has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Kawasaki Frontale confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Louis Yamaguchi (GK), Sai van Wermeskerken, Jesiel, Asahi Sasaki, Shuto Tanabe, So Kawahara, Yuki Yamamoto, Tatsuya Ito, Yasuto Wakizaka, Marcinho, Erison.

Shimizu S-Pulse confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Togo Umeda (GK), Jelani Sumiyoshi, Kento Haneda, Sodai Hasukawa, Yutaka Yoshida, Zento Uno, Matheus Bueno, Reon Yamahara, Kazuki Kozuka, Takashi Inui, Toshiki Takahashi.

Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick and a builder tailored for value — our Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

The Both Teams to Score market provides an opportunity to wager on BTTS Yes and we really like the -161 that’s available. We expect the teams to both find the net in this J1 League match.

The first port of call is to check out the injury and suspension news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Frontale games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Frontale games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 straight Frontale games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Shimizu S-Pulse games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 games between these teams.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 61.7% chance of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

If you think that BTTS Yes will happen but want to get a slightly bigger price, there’s the option to head to the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market and combine it with Over 2.5 Goals.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Frontale 1 - 1 S-Pulse

Our prediction is a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +450. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners +102

The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in six consecutive Kawasaki Frontale home matches, while the same outcome has happened in two  straight Shimizu S-Pulse games. We recommend backing the +102 that the teams aren’t able to cover the line, with this Total Corners bet hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Frontale

Total

9.10 4.60 4.50

Home

8.00 3.90 4.10

Away

9.10 5.00 4.10

S-Pulse

Total

9.50 4.60 4.90

Home

9.20 4.80 4.40

Away

9.60 4.50 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+104

Under 10.5

-154

Frontale Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

S-Pulse Corners

Over 3.5

-163

Under 3.5

+120

Most Corners

1

-182

X

+650

2

+185

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Kawasaki Frontale 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.

Kawasaki Frontale are regarded as having a 58% chance of winning this J1 League clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -141. Shimizu S-Pulse are the underdogs at +310 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

If Frontale at -0.75 beat S-Pulse by one goal, then you get a win with half your stake and the other half refunded. A victory by 2+ goals means a full payout at Asian Handicap odds of -116.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -161.

When it comes to every J1 League match, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-141

X

+290

2

+310

Half-Time Result

1

+123

X

+148

2

+330

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-500

X2

-102

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+205

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-116

2 Hcp +0.75

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-161

No

+112

Frontale have four victories, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.30 goals per game and conceding 2.10.

S-Pulse have recorded five defeats, three draws and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

The most recent Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu meeting saw Frontale claim a 3-2 win over S-Pulse.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Kawasaki Frontale Home Stats		4-3-3	4.40	2.30	2.10	8	2	8	2
Shimizu S-Pulse Away Stats		2-3-5	1.80	0.60	1.20	3	7	3	7

• 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

Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Frontale vs S-Pulse team news before betting. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the J1 League and the newest injury information.

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