Kawasaki Frontale vs Shimizu S-Pulse tips and predictions

Is this a tap-in for Kawasaki Frontale?

It won't be long after the 6:00am kick-off before the home side can see Shimizu S-Pulse in the rear-view mirror. This is a classic clash of styles that's bound to produce goals.

On 54 points Kawasaki Frontale will welcome 32-point Shimizu S-Pulse. There's 12 places between these two.

This favouritism for the home side isn't breaking news. If anything you could justify Kawasaki Frontale being shorter.

The hosts are going into the match with 5 home wins from their last 6.

Kawasaki Frontale scored at least once in all of their recent 15 matches while their defensive line also deserves some props. The records show they've kept a clean sheet in 10 of their last 20 home games.

And in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes, and that the visitors are facing a big test here.

Shimizu S-Pulse have actually conceded three or more goals in 5 of their last 18 matches. If this is a legitimate weakness, it could be the difference between winning and losing.

Kawasaki Frontale have won 11 of the last 13 fixtures between these sides before this one. This next meeting is a solid opportunity for them to add to these head-to-head statistics. It is unlikely they will fail to do so.

Kawasaki Frontale are the clear favourites but things could get interesting if Shimizu S-Pulse can make a match of it. It's not the best value you'll read about today but the Yes BTTS bet is the cautious side bet.