Vissel Kobe has 8 home wins and just 4 home losses this season, so they perform well at their stadium.
Vissel Kobe concedes only 0.73 goals per home match and has a +11 goal difference overall, showing defensive strength.
The only recent H2H was a 2-3 away loss for Vissel Kobe, but returning home shifts the advantage to Vissel Kobe.
Tipped at
1.91
Over/Under - Ordinary Time
Under 2.5
Lost
Explanation
Vissel Kobe averages 1.23 goals per match and Shimizu S-pulse 1.1, so combined scoring tends to stay low.
Vissel Kobe home games average 1.93 total goals and Shimizu S-pulse away games 1.94, both below the 2.5 mark.
Recent results show many 0-0 and 1-0 scores for both teams, indicating tight, low-scoring encounters.
Tipped at
1.82
Both Teams To Score - Ordinary Time
No
Lost
Explanation
When at home Vissel Kobe sees BTTS only 29.41% of the time, so opponents often fail to score against them.
Shimizu S-pulse has just 13 away goals (0.81 per away match), meaning they frequently struggle to score on the road.
Vissel Kobe kept several recent clean sheets (2-0, 0-0, 1-0) while Shimizu S-pulse had multiple 0-0/1-0 results, pointing to no BTTS.
Predictions
Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe are 2nd in J League 2025, unbeaten in three home games (W1, D2) and have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last five matches (W2, D2, L1). The Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse prediction for this fixture will be influenced by their current impressive form.
Vissel Kobe are clearly the stronger side in the standings with 57 points from 31 games and coach Toshiki Takahashi has done a brilliant job since taking over in June 2022 to establish a clear identity and playing style.
They are a clinical, direct side that are just as strong at the back as they are going forward, having conceded only 11 goals in 16 home league fixtures (0.69 per game).
Shimizu S-Pulse
Shimizu S-Pulse are 11th and unbeaten in their last five J League matches (W2, D3).
Shimizu S-Pulse have made a good fist of maintaining their J1 status as a newly promoted side.
They have not lost in their last three away games, although they have only won five, drawn four and lost seven in 16 away league trips in J League 2025.
They have conceded 18 goals in those 16 away trips.
Head-to-Head
Shimizu S-Pulse beat Vissel Kobe 3-2 at home in their head-to-head match four months ago in J League 2025. The Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse preview will focus on whether Vissel can avenge that result.
This fixture will be a clash of styles between the high-pressing, possession-based Vissel Kobe and the defensive, compact, counter-attacking Shimizu S-Pulse.
Key Players
Taisei Miyashiro has 11 goals in 27 league appearances and will be a threat to any defense on the pitch.
Koya Kitagawa is Shimizu’s main marksman with nine league goals in 30 appearances.
Toshiki Takahashi has bagged two of Shimizu’s last three goals in their previous five games.
Betting Insights
Vissel Kobe have been the clear favourites at -166, with the draw at +300. For those looking for value, our Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse betting tips highlight the importance of Vissel’s home form.
Bookmakers are expecting an attacking match with Over 2.5 goals at -133.
A home win looks a solid play at those odds because of Vissel’s superior league position and form.
The difference in perceived quality between the clubs is reflected in the odds, but the earlier H2H result suggests the match could be tighter.
Prediction
Vissel Kobe are the favourites to win this game, and the Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse prediction suggests another strong showing at home.
Shimizu S-Pulse’s unbeaten run and the prior head-to-head result suggest this could be closer than the odds imply.
Expect a competitive contest with chances at both ends and a likely high-scoring affair.
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Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse – Which team has the stronger record over their last 5 matches?
Over their last 5 matches, Vissel Kobe have tallied 1 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses. In the same span, Shimizu S-pulse have managed 3 wins, 0 draws, and 2 defeats.
Who got on the scoresheet in the most recent Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse fixture?
During the last Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse encounter, the goals came from Takahiro Ogihara, Katsuya Nagato.
Who are the leading goal-getters for Vissel Kobe and Shimizu S-pulse in this J League 2025 season?
In the J League 2025, Erik leads the scoring for Vissel Kobe with 9 goals, while Koya Kitagawa tops the charts for Shimizu S-pulse with 10 goals.
Who leads defensively this J League 2025 season – Vissel Kobe or Shimizu S-pulse?
The J League 2025’s best defence belongs to Vissel Kobe, who have shipped just 33 goals in 38 matches and kept 14 clean sheets. Their average goals conceded per game stands at only 0.87.
