Shimizu S-Pulse v Kawasaki Frontale: the preview
Shimizu S-Pulse meet Kawasaki Frontale at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Thursday 7:00am (J1 League). Kawasaki Frontale have won 4 of the 5 meetings with Shimizu S-Pulse since 2022.
The big picture
Shimizu S-Pulse come in 15th on the ladder with 14 points; Kawasaki Frontale are 8th on 22. Kawasaki Frontale 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.
Kawasaki Frontale are 16–14–4 in J1 League 2026, averaging 1.5 goals for and 1.6 against.
Form
Shimizu S-Pulse have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Tokyo Verdy 1969 0–1.
Kawasaki Frontale have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Kashiwa Reysol 1–2.
Shimizu S-Pulse have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 5 times on our records since 2022: Shimizu S-Pulse 0, Kawasaki Frontale 4, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2026), Kawasaki Frontale won 3–1 at Japan National Stadium.
Biggest margin between these two: Kawasaki Frontale by 2 goals in 2026 (3–1).
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 Kawasaki Frontale, watch Yasuto Wakisaka (9 goals, 8 assists in 2026) and Marcinho (9 goals, 4 assists in 2026).
At IAI Stadium Nihondaira
Shimizu S-Pulse have won 8 of their last 21 at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Kawasaki Frontale go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
