Kashima vs Shimizu S-pulse predictions — J1 League, 17 May

Model's headline prediction

Kashima have won 4 of their last 5 at home, scoring 1.6 per game. Shimizu S-pulse have won 2, drawn 0 and lost 3 of their last 5 away games, scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.4 per game. The last 6 meetings produced 5 Kashima wins, 1 Shimizu S-pulse win and 0 draws, averaging 2.7 goals.