Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

J1 League Betting Preview: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe

Shimizu S-Pulse host Vissel Kobe at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, with kick-off set for 00:30 on Saturday 21 February.

There are reasons to back Shimizu S-Pulse on the Asian Handicap, with the underdogs in receipt of +0.75 at odds of -112 against Vissel Kobe. With the stake split between +0.5 and +1.0, we think a return could be on the cards.

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Shimizu S-Pulse were beaten 4-2 after penalties at IAI Stadium Nihondaira in their last J1 League game. This loss at home to Kyoto Sanga was their second straight league defeat. S-Pa enjoyed 52% possession and had five shots on target, with Hisashi Tawiah (own goal) scoring the goal.

Vissel Kobe have won their previous two J1 League matches. The latest was a 2-0 home victory at Noevir Stadium Kobe against V-Varen Nagasaki. Michael Skibbe's team had four shots on goal and enjoyed 56% possession, with Gotoku Sakai and Daiju Sasaki both on target.

Four days ago, Vissel were defeated 1-0 by Johor Darul Ta'zim away in the Champions League.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Vissel overcame S-Pulse in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 2-1 home triumph at Noevir Stadium Kobe. Vissel have secured four wins, S-Pulse boast three wins and there have been three draws in the past 10 H2H meetings.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Vissel Kobe	2	1	1	0	3	1	2	3:1	5
9	Shimizu S-Pulse	2	0	1	1	1	2	-1	1:2	1

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1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. S-Pulse have had 52.4% possession and 4.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.0 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.2 corners.

Toshiki Takahashi leads the way with 3 goals, Kazuki Kozuka has 2, with Takashi Inui and Koya Kitagawa scoring 1. Reon Yamahara has made the most assists with 2.

Vissel have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 10.2 attempts, 4.7 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. The Cows average 48.3% possession, 7.0 corners in their favour and 3.6 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 3.6 shots on goal and 6.8 attempts.

Yuya Osako has scored 3, followed by Gotoku Sakai, Daiju Sasaki and Taisei Miyashiro with 2 goals apiece. Yuya Osako is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick and a builder tailored for value — our Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

We think Shimizu S-Pulse look like a good bet at -112 with a +0.75 start. This Asian Handicap could give them the edge in this J1 League game, with our experts expecting a strong showing from the underdogs.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming J1 League action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.

Key Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Shimizu S-Pulse in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Shimizu S-Pulse in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Vissel in 6 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Vissel in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Vissel in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Shimizu S-Pulse in 6 of their last 10 games against Vissel.

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 52.9% chance of delivering a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

S-Pulse Asian Hcp +0.75 @ -112 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

S-Pulse 1 - 1 Vissel

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Corners Prediction

Vissel Under 6.5 Corners -147

The 6.5 corners line has not been covered by Vissel Kobe in four straight away games, while the past five Shimizu S-Pulse matches have seen under 6.5 corners conceded. There is juice when it comes to going under the Vissel Team Corners line and this is priced at -147.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

S-Pulse

Total

9.70 4.50 5.20

Home

10.10 5.10 5.00

Away

8.70 4.30 4.40

Vissel

Total

10.60 7.00 3.60

Home

9.50 6.90 2.60

Away

10.00 4.60 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-141

Under 9.5

-102

S-Pulse Corners

Over 3.5

-104

Under 3.5

-137

Vissel Corners

Over 6.5

+102

Under 6.5

-147

Most Corners

1

+260

X

+700

2

-333

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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

At betting odds of -154, the bookies make Vissel Kobe probable winners and there’s a 61% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this J1 League encounter. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +390 about Shimizu S-Pulse.

As the name suggests, the Half-Time Result market is settled at the break. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Vissel at +123, S-Pulse at +400 or the draw at +130.

The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Under and Over 2.5 Goals trading at a similar price. If you’re wagering on Both Teams to Score, you can bet Yes at -120 and No at -118.

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Full-Time Result

1

+390

X

+260

2

-154

Half-Time Result

1

+400

X

+130

2

+123

Double Chance

1X

+108

12

-435

X2

-769

Draw No Bet

1

+255

2

-417

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-112

2 Hcp -0.75

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-122

Over 2.5

-116

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-118

Shimizu S-Pulse are winless in the last three games at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. S-Pa have managed four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Vissel Kobe are winless over their previous six games on their travels. Michael Skibbe's team have five draws, three losses and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

When the sides last met at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, S-Pulse beat Vissel 3-2. The previous 3 H2H matches at IAI Stadium Nihondaira have seen S-Pulse winning once, one draw and a victory for Vissel.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Shimizu S-Pulse Home Stats		2-4-4	2.30	0.90	1.40	3	7	6	4
Vissel Kobe Away Stats		2-5-3	1.90	0.80	1.10	2	8	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for S-Pulse vs Vissel before making your bets. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the J1 League and all current injury news.

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