Kawasaki Frontale Shimizu S-Pulse betting prediction


Betting suggestion:

Kawasaki and Shimizu promise a fast-paced match, but the visiting team has faced defensive issues that Kawasaki should exploit. The technically superior home team should take advantage of this to secure the three points at home. A Kawasaki victory is the recommended bet for this match.
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Preview
Kawasaki and Shimizu face at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium, in a match for the 34th round of the J1 League. In the last head‑to‑head for this edition of the league, played on 12‑04‑2025, these teams have tied (1‑1). The head‑to‑head history at this stadium, favours the home team, since in the last 3 head‑to‑heads they won 3. Accordingly, in the last head‑to‑head played at this stadium, for the J‑League Cup, on 19‑04‑2023, Kawasaki Frontale won by (6‑0). Shintaro Kurumaya (58' ), Daiya Tono (16' and 13' ), Tatsuki Seko (69' ) and Yasuto Wakizaka (89' and 84' ) scored the goals of the match for Kawasaki.

Analysis Kawasaki

After 14 wins, 11 draws and 8 losses, the home team is in the 7th position, havinf won 52 points so far. In the last match, they have tied in an away match against Kyoto Sanga by (1‑1), after in the previous match they have tied (4‑4) at home, against Kashiwa Reysol. They come to this match after a away loss against Kashiwa Reysol by (4‑1). For the league, Kawasaki won 15 points out of 30 possible points, after 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses in the last 10 home matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. There is a tendency for goals in their home matches, since 11 of the last 16 for this competition have ended with Over 2,5 goals. They have conceded the first goal in 10 of their 33 matches for this competition, and have only turned the score around in 3. In the last 16 home matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 13 of their 34 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

GO Kawasaki remains steadfast in its quest to maintain its place in the top spots of the J-League, demonstrating focus and determination in each round. The team has maintained intensity and consistency, even in the face of pressure and difficult opponents. This round, the challenge seems more favorable, against an opponent considered technically inferior, but the team knows that underestimating any opponent can be dangerous. The team wants to seize this opportunity to consolidate its position and close the gap in the table.

Confirmed Lineup: Louis Yamaguchi, Jesiel, Sai Van Wermeskerken, Shuto Tanabe, Asahi Sasaki, So Kawahara, Yasuto Wakizaka, Yuki Yamamoto, Tatsuya Ito, Marcinho, Erison.
Coach: S. Hasebe.

Analysis Shimizu

The away team is currently in the 11th position of the league, with 40 points won, after 10 wins, 11 draws and 12 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Vissel Kobe, by (2‑1). In the last match, they tied in a home match against FC Tokyo, by (1‑1). In the last 10 away league matches Shimizu has a record of 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses, so they have won 9 points out of 30 possible. In their away league matches the most frequent result at half‑time was the 0‑0 (7 out of 17 matches). Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their away matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 12 of the last 17 matches for this competition have ended with Under 2,5 goals. In 33 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 13 times and have only turned the score around in 1. In the last 17 away matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 5 of their 14 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Shimizu is going through a difficult period in the J-League, winless in three games and experiencing mounting difficulties that weigh heavily on their defense. The defense has struggled significantly, exposing the team and making each match a constant challenge. The team is seeking quick solutions to regain balance and confidence, both defensively and in creating offensive plays. Every loose ball and every mistake from the back has taken a heavy toll, reflecting on the table and the squad's morale. Now, the focus is on rebuilding solidity, adjusting positioning, and strengthening the defense to avoid compromising another result.

Confirmed Lineup: Togo Umeda, Yutaka Yoshida, Reon Yamahara, Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi, Sodai Hasukawa, Matheus Bueno, Zento Uno, Kazuki Kozuka, Kento Haneda, Toshiki Takahashi, Takashi Inui.
Coach: T. Akiba.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Kawasaki vs Shimizu match, on 18 October 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy US, goes to: Kawasaki wins ⇒ bet available on bet365.

The Kawasaki vs Shimizu on 18 October 2025 will be played at Kawasaki, Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium.

The most voted bet by tipsters at Betting Academy US, for the Kawasaki Shimizu match, on the "match odds" market, was a draw at with 67% of the tips.

 

J1 League - 2025

  • 92% 350 / 380 Games

  • Home team wins 43.71%
  • Draws 26.29%
  • Away team wins 30%
  • Over 1.5 65.43%
  • Over 2.5 44.29%
  • Over 3.5 20.57%
  • Goals 837
  • Goals /match 2.39
  • Goals /match home 1.31
  • Goals /match away 1.08
  • Both teams score 46.86%
  • Goals after 80' 21.74%
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