Kashima Antlersvs
Shimizu S-PulseKashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction, H2H & Form
J1 LeagueSat, 21 Nov 2026 11:00 GMTStatus: scheduled
Tofiko prediction
Model backs Kashima Antlers66%
- Kashima Antlers 66%
- Draw 22%
- Shimizu S-Pulse 12%
Model families: agree (goals models + Elo)
Analysis
Both model families pick Kashima Antlers, rating it at 65.8%. That figure comes from league-wide form and scoring, not from anything specific to this fixture — a consensus worth weighing, not a certainty.
The two have met 2 times, and Kashima Antlers won 1 of 2, with 1 drawn. 2 games is too small a sample to build on, so it doesn't feed the forecast — the 65.8% comes from league-wide form, not from this pairing.
They arrive from very different football. Kashima Antlers's last 5 produced 20 goals — 4.0 per game; they scored in 5 of them and conceded in 3. Shimizu S-Pulse's 5 produced 6, at 1.2 per game.
The model puts the draw at 22.2%. Our own measurements show it tends to under-rate draws, so it's worth treating that figure as a floor.
This forecast doesn't account for line-ups, injuries or suspensions. It's a statistical read of form, scoring and league strength.
What to keep in mind
- Kashima Antlers's games are very high-scoring at 4.0 goals — more goals means more variance and less predictability.
- Line-ups are confirmed around an hour before kick-off and aren't reflected here.
Recent form
As of 1 Sep 2026. Kickoff is still 81 days away, so these are today's results, not the form either side will carry into this match.
Kashima Antlers: WWWWW
Shimizu S-Pulse: LDLLW
Head-to-head
As of 1 Sep 2026. Kickoff is still 81 days away, so these are the meetings played so far, and the two may meet again before it.
- 2Games
- 1.50Avg goals
- 50%Both scored
- 0%Over 2.5
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers | 1–1 |
| 2025-05-17 | Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse | 1–0 |
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FAQ
- Who will win Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse?
- Tofiko's model favours Kashima Antlers (66% probability), with both model families in agreement.
- What time does Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse kick off?
- Sat, 21 Nov 2026 11:00 GMT — J1 League.
- What is the Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse head-to-head record?
- In their last 2 meetings: 1 home wins, 1 draws, 0 away wins, averaging 1.50 goals per game.