TIPS - Kawasaki Frontale VS Shimizu S-Pulse

[(Kawasaki Frontale) Strength]:
1. Tatsuya Ito has scored in 4 out of his last 5 matches, indicating excellent form.
2. Kawasaki Frontale have scored 60 goals in the first 33 league rounds, averaging 1.82 goals per game, making them the best offensive team in the league.
3. Kawasaki Frontale have lost only 1 of their last 5 matches in AH, indicating a decent trend in beating the odds.

[(Kawasaki Frontale) Neutral]:
1. Kawasaki Frontale have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in their last 7 home matches, showing average home form.
2. In their first league encounter this season, Kawasaki Frontale drew 1-1 away to Shimizu S-Pulse, with both teams earning a point.

[(Kawasaki Frontale) Weakness]:
1. Kawasaki Frontale recently faced Kashiwa Reysol in the J.League Cup semi-finals, winning 3-1 at home in the first leg but losing 1-4 away in the second leg, ultimately missing the final with a 4-5 aggregate score.
2. In their last league match, Kawasaki Frontale drew 1-1 away against Kyoto Sanga FC, winning only 1 of their last 4 league games, indicating average performance.
3. Kawasaki Frontale have conceded goals in 13 of their last 14 matches, highlighting significant defensive vulnerabilities.

[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Strength]:
1. Shimizu S-Pulse have scored in 6 of their last 7 matches, netting 8 goals, showing decent offensive capability.
2. Shimizu S-Pulse have kept clean sheets in 4 of their last 6 matches, indicating solid defensive performance.
3. Shimizu S-Pulse have won 3 of their last 5 matches in AH, indicating a decent trend in beating the odds.

[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Neutral]:
1. Shimizu S-Pulse have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 away matches, showing average away form.

[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Weakness]:
1. In their last league match, Shimizu S-Pulse drew 1-1 at home against FC Tokyo, failing to win in their last 3 matches with 2 draws and 1 loss, indicating average performance.
2. Shimizu S-Pulse have only got 1 win, 4 draws, and 14 losses in their last 19 encounters with Kawasaki Frontale, showing a low win rate and being at a disadvantage.

[Tips]:
Kawasaki Frontale were recently eliminated from the J.League Cup and missed the final, with their league performance also being average.

Shimizu S-Pulse have failed to win in their last three matches, and both teams are currently in less than ideal form.

However, Kawasaki Frontale are currently the strongest offensive team in the league. Moreover, in their head-to-head history, Kawasaki Frontale have remained unbeaten in 18 out of their last 19 encounters with Shimizu S-Pulse, holding a clear advantage.

Therefore, it is advisable to favor Kawasaki Frontale for a win in this match.

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Kawasaki Frontale (-0.5/1)