Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu Prediction 1 April 2026
🔊 The clash between Vissel Kobe and Shimizu promises to be eventful. The first and fourth teams in the West face off, with just a three-point gap between them. The standings are incredibly tight. Both teams boast the most solid defenses in the conference, having conceded only seven goals each. Does this mean their head-to-head will be low-scoring?
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 21 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Shimizu S Pulse):
- ball possession percentage: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 1.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Vissel Kobe and Shimizu S Pulse:
- played 40 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 15, for the away team - 18, draws - 7;
- number of goals - 56 against 51;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.03, in the 2nd half - 1.65;
- average total goals in the match - 2.68.
Head-to-head statistics Vissel Kobe - Shimizu
Vissel Kobe Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the J1 League (home team - Vissel Kobe, away team - Sanfrecce Hiroshima). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here's the game statistics (Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima):
- ball possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
Vissel Kobe are putting on a confident display this season, sitting atop the Western standings. The team is renowned for their potent attack, scoring more than 1.5 goals in seven consecutive matches. However, their recent form has been inconsistent, with three wins and two penalty shootout losses in their last five games. Nonetheless, Michael Skibbe's side maintain the best goal difference in the conference at +6.
Match Results: Vissel Kobe
Shimizu S Pulse Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League (home team - Shimizu S Pulse, away - Sanfrecce Hiroshima). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:1.
Here are the match stats (Shimizu S Pulse vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima):
- ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 5.
Shimizu hold the fourth position and refuse to go down without a fight, even on foreign turf. Despite an unstable start to the season with four losses in their first five matches, the team has rallied and embarked on a three-game winning streak. The visitors' attack is gradually gaining momentum: in the last round, Takayuki Yoshida's squad scored more than two goals in a game for the first time this season.
Match Results: Shimizu S Pulse
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 40;
- home team wins - 15, away team wins - 18, draws - 7.
Statistics: Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S Pulse
- matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- wins: 5 vs 4;
- win percentage: 63% vs 50%;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 4;
- losses: 4 vs 6;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
- Shimizu S Pulse have drawn in last 3 away games (J1 League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.4, the guests - 1.28;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.68;
- both teams scored: overall - 24; at the home team's field - 15.
Statistics: Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S Pulse
- average total in the tournament: 2.5 vs 2;
- average total goals scored: 1.63 vs 1.13;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.63 vs 0.25;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.88;
- Vissel Kobe: average total at home in the tournament - 2;
- Shimizu S Pulse: average total away in the tournament - 0.75;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 2) vs 1 (away - 0.6).
- Vissel Kobe have scored over 1.5 goals in last 7 home games.
Prediction on corners
Vissel Kobe: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.5; at home field - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.7; at home field - 6.
Shimizu S Pulse: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.38, away - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; away - 4.2.
- Vissel Kobe have taken under 6.5 corners in 7 of last 8 games against Shimizu S Pulse (J1 League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 40;
- both teams scored all-time - 24 times;
- on the home team’s field - 15 times.
Statistics: Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S Pulse
- number of matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for Vissel Kobe at home - 3 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Shimizu S Pulse away - 2 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Vissel Kobe at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Shimizu S Pulse away - 2 (40%).
- Vissel Kobe have scored and conceded in last 12 home games against Shimizu S Pulse.
- Vissel Kobe have scored and conceded in last 9 home games against Shimizu S Pulse (J1 League).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (15/80, 18.8%);
- Vissel Kobe at home most often finish matches: 2:1 (2/4, 50%);
- Shimizu S Pulse away most often play: 0:0 , 1:0 , 1:1 , 2:2 (1/4, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 13.54% (odds 6.2)
1:1 - 11.65% (odds 6.45)
2:0 - 9.89% (odds 8.2)
- Vissel Kobe won 2:1 in 3 of last 4 home games.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Based on the trends, there's a strong likelihood that both teams will find the back of the net - Vissel Kobe often scores and concedes against Shimizu at home. An impressive run of 12 consecutive matches with both teams scoring is a trend too significant to ignore! Considering the head-to-head statistics and the current form of both sides, betting on both teams to score (yes) appears to be the most reasonable choice for this match.No comments
Betting Tips: Vissel Kobe - Shimizu S Pulse
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