Vissel Kobe and Shimizu S-Pulse face each other in an official match of the 2025 J1 League season. The game takes place at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe on Saturday, 27/09/2025, at 11:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

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Over 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Vissel Kobe to win the 1st half

Our top betting tip for the Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse match is Vissel Kobe to win the first half. While the half-time market is not one of the more well-known betting markets, it often offers better value odds than wins over 90 minutes.

We see this value in Vissel Kobe, which has been in impressive form at home and regularly gets out to quick starts. They should have a favourable matchup against Shimizu S-Pulse, who have had their share of struggles of late.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

Who wins this match between Vissel Kobe and Shimizu S-Pulse? For us, it's too close to call, so a draw is the best betting option for this match.

After taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, including recent form, it is clear that the most likely outcome is that the match ends with no winner.

Vissel Kobe preview

Vissel Kobe comes into the match having played 30 games in the J1 League so far. They have recorded 16 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.8 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.

Vissel Kobe's attack has scored 3 goals during this period. Out of this total, 37 goals were scored in the J1 League, averaging 1.23 goals per match. The season's average stands at 3.

The offense system of Vissel Kobe is led by Taisei Miyashiro as the top scorer of the season. The japanese forward has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Yūya Ōsako, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 0.87 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 0 goals conceded in 1 matches, resulting in an average of 0.

Shimizu S-Pulse preview

On the other hand, Shimizu S-Pulse comes into the match having played 30 games in the J1 League so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 1.3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 9 draws, and 12 losses.

Shimizu S-Pulse's attack has scored 38 goals during this period. Out of this total, 33 goals were scored in the J1 League, averaging 1.1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.15.

The offense system of Shimizu S-Pulse is led by Koya Kitagawa as the top scorer of the season. The japanese forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kai Matsuzaki, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 36 goals with an average of 1.2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 41 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.24.

Head to head: Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse 

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Home Team

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Vissel Kobe

Japan - J1 League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W D W L

1.8

Home D W L W W

1.8

Away D W L W D

1.8

Away Team

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Shimizu S-Pulse

Japan - J1 League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W D D L

1.3

Home D L W L D

1.43

Away W W D D L

1.19

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