Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Sep 2025

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

Vissel Kobe host Shimizu S-Pulse in this Japanese J1 league encounter at Noevir Stadium Kobe, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Saturday 27 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

BTTS No Looks the Best Betting Option

The attractive -127 about the No selection on the Both Teams to Score market is our betting prediction. We think that Vissel Kobe or Shimizu S-Pulse will draw a blank during the ninety minutes.

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3-2 Victory for S-Pulse in Previous H2H Clash

Vissel Kobe were victorious last time out. They secured a 4-0 home win against Tokyo Verdy at Noevir Stadium Kobe. The Cows boasted 54% possession and had ten shots on target, while Taisei Miyashiro bagged two, with Yuya Osako and Erik also scoring a goal.

Shimizu S-Pulse hosted Urawa Red Diamonds in their previous game, ending in a 0-0 draw at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Tadahiro Akiba's men had 43% possession and two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between S-Pulse and Vissel saw the former triumph at home. It was a 3-2 scoreline at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. The past 9 H2H games have involved three wins each and three draws.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Vissel Kobe	31	17	6	8	41	26	15	41:26	57
11	Shimizu S-Pulse	31	10	10	11	33	36	-3	33:36	40

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6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 10.3 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal. Vissel have had 53.2% possession and 5.2 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 0.5 goals from 7.4 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.0 corners.

Taisei Miyashiro and Erik lead the way with 4 goals, while Yuya Osako has scored 1. Daiju Sasaki is the leading assists maker with 3.

S-Pulse have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 0.6 goals from 7.5 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal. Tadahiro Akiba's team average 44.7% possession, 4.9 corners in their favour and 4.4 corners against, while conceding 0.9 goals from 12.8 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.

Toshiki Takahashi is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Shinya Yajima, Koya Kitagawa, Capixaba and Hikaru Nakahara have 1. Reon Yamahara has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.

Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

It could be that at least one side fails to score for this J1 League encounter and we’ll head to the Both Teams to Score market. BTTS No looks like the wager to have at -127.

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Key Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse league stats:

• The last 6 Vissel home matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 8 of the last 10 Vissel matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 15 of the last 20 Vissel home matches have resulted in BTTS No
• The last 5 Shimizu S-Pulse away matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 8 of the last 10 Shimizu S-Pulse matches have resulted in BTTS No
• The last 3 Shimizu S-Pulse matches have resulted in BTTS No

BTTS No Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 55.9% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - No @ -127 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Vissel 2 - 0 S-Pulse

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +425 and it involves Vissel winning 2-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -132

The past five away games involving Shimizu S-Pulse have had an average of 8.80 corners. We’re willing to wager the -132 when it comes to the sides being short of the Total Corners line which looks appealing.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Vissel

Total

9.20 5.20 4.00

Home

9.00 6.10 2.90

Away

11.50 5.90 5.60

S-Pulse

Total

9.30 4.90 4.40

Home

8.80 4.80 4.00

Away

9.30 4.40 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-105

Under 10.5

-141

Vissel Corners

Over 5.5

-138

Under 5.5

-100

S-Pulse Corners

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-222

X

+700

2

+215

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Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Vissel Most Likely Winners

The Vissel Kobe betting odds are -172 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this J1 League encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 63% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Shimizu S-Pulse are trading at +400.

One way of getting with Vissel is taking them at -106 on the Asian Handicap -1. You’re successful if they beat S-Pulse by two goals and get money back if the margin is just one.

Under and Over 2.5 Goals bettors are able to get odds which are similar for the Total Goals market. Both Teams to Score betting is highly popular and the No pick on the BTTS market is chalked up at -127.

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Full-Time Result

1

-172

X

+295

2

+400

Half-Time Result

1

+117

X

+132

2

+410

Double Chance

1X

-769

12

-500

X2

+118

Draw No Bet

1

-455

2

+270

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-106

2 Hcp +1

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-111

Over 2.5

-122

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-112

No

-127

Vissel Aiming to Extend Unbeaten Home Streak

Vissel Kobe haven’t lost any of their past three games at Noevir Stadium Kobe. Takayuki Yoshida's side have recorded seven victories, two defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

Shimizu S-Pulse are unbeaten in the last four games on their travels. S-Pa have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

When the sides last met at Noevir Stadium Kobe, Vissel beat S-Pulse 2-1.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Vissel Kobe Home Stats		7-1-2	2.50	1.80	0.70	5	5	3	7
Shimizu S-Pulse Away Stats		3-3-4	1.70	0.70	1.00	2	8	2	8

• 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

Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Vissel vs S-Pulse team news before betting. Get the predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.

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