Kashima Antlers v Shimizu S-Pulse: what the numbers say
Kashima Antlers meet Shimizu S-Pulse at Kashima Soccer Stadium, Friday 9:00pm (J1 League). Kashima Antlers have won 3 of the 4 meetings with Shimizu S-Pulse since 2022.
The big picture
Kashima Antlers come in 6th on the ladder with 23 points; Shimizu S-Pulse are 15th on 14. Kashima Antlers have the higher position to protect.
Kashima Antlers are 22–10–2 in J1 League 2026, averaging 1.8 goals for and 1.1 against.
Shimizu S-Pulse are 12–19–3 in J1 League 2026, averaging 0.9 goals for and 1.4 against.
Form
Kashima Antlers have won two of their last five and most recently lost to FC Tokyo 0–2.
Shimizu S-Pulse have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Tokyo Verdy 1969 0–1.
Shimizu S-Pulse have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 4 times on our records since 2022: Kashima Antlers 3, Shimizu S-Pulse 0, 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 Kashima Antlers, watch Aleksandar Cavric (1.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Homare Tokuda (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).
For Shimizu S-Pulse, watch Oh Se-Hun (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026) and Kosuke Kinoshita (0.1 goals a game in 2026).
At Kashima Soccer Stadium
Kashima Antlers have won 17 of their last 20 at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
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.
