Shimizu S-Pulse v Kashima Antlers: the preview
Shimizu S-Pulse meet Kashima Antlers at Japan National Stadium, Monday 5:00am (J1 League). Kashima Antlers have won 3 of the 4 meetings with Shimizu S-Pulse since 2022.
The big picture
Shimizu S-Pulse come in 15th on the ladder with 14 points; Kashima Antlers are 6th on 23. Kashima Antlers are the side higher up the table.
Shimizu S-Pulse are 12–19–3 in J1 League 2026, averaging 0.9 goals for and 1.4 against.
Kashima Antlers are 22–10–2 in J1 League 2026, averaging 1.8 goals for and 1.1 against.
Form
Shimizu S-Pulse have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Tokyo Verdy 1969 0–1.
Kashima Antlers have won two of their last five and most recently lost to FC Tokyo 0–2.
Shimizu S-Pulse have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 4 times on our records since 2022: Shimizu S-Pulse 0, Kashima Antlers 3, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2025), it was a draw 1–1 at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
Biggest margin between these two: Kashima Antlers by 1 goal in 2025 (1–0).
Players to watch
For Shimizu S-Pulse, watch Oh Se-Hun (9 goals, 2 assists in 2026) and Yudai Shimamoto (4 goals, 1 assist in 2026).
For Kashima Antlers, watch Aleksandar Cavric (1.3 goals a match in 2026-27) and Homare Tokuda (2 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Kyosuke Tagawa is set to play game 50.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Kashima Antlers go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
