Prediction for match Shimizu S-pulse — Vissel Kobe

Match Odds and Probability Percentages

In the J1 League on 21.02.2026, Shimizu S-pulse will face Vissel Kobe. According to the 1X2 odds, Vissel Kobe is the favorite with odds of 1.67, corresponding to a 56.13% chance of winning. A draw is priced at 3.80 (24.67%), while Shimizu S-pulse is at 4.88 (19.21%). This reflects Vissel Kobe's advantage in current form and recent match statistics. The total goals market also stands out: under 2.5 goals is at 1.85, while over 2.5 goals is at 1.92.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Shimizu S-pulse has an average possession of 56%, receives 0.8 yellow cards, commits 10 fouls, and records 2 offsides per game. Vissel Kobe, over the same period, maintains 57% possession, receives 1.6 yellows, commits 7.4 fouls, and records 2.4 offsides. Recent matches for Shimizu S-pulse: 14.02.2026 - Shimizu S-pulse vs. Kyoto Sanga - 2-4, 08.02.2026 - Nagoya Grampus vs. Shimizu S-pulse - 1-0, 06.12.2025 - Shimizu S-pulse vs. Fagiano Okayama - 1-2. For Vissel Kobe: 17.02.2026 - Johor Darul Ta'zim vs. Vissel Kobe - 1-0, 13.02.2026 - Vissel Kobe vs. V-Varen Nagasaki - 2-0, 10.02.2026 - Vissel Kobe vs. FC Seoul - 2-0. In their last head-to-head on 27.09.2025, Vissel Kobe defeated Shimizu S-pulse 2-1.

Total Goals Statistics

Over the last five matches, Shimizu S-pulse has an average total of 2.4 goals, scoring 0.6 and conceding 1.8 per game. Vissel Kobe averages 2.2 goals, scoring 1.4 and conceding 0.8. For over 2.5 goals, Shimizu S-pulse has 2 out of 5 matches, while Vissel Kobe has 1 out of 5. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred once for Shimizu S-pulse and twice for Vissel Kobe, while in the second half, it was 3 times for Shimizu S-pulse and 2 times for Vissel Kobe. Shimizu S-pulse most frequently scores between 46-60 and 76-90 minutes (40% each), and concedes often in the final minutes (76-90, 43%). Vissel Kobe scores most from 61 to 75 minutes (38%) and concedes most from 31 to 45 (67%). Overall, both teams tend to play low-scoring games: both have an average total not exceeding 2.4, and over 2.5 goals is not dominant. Shimizu S-pulse scores few goals, while Vissel Kobe concedes few. The optimal bet seems to be under 2.5 goals at 1.85.

Corner Totals Analysis

In their last five matches, Shimizu S-pulse averages 5.8 corners, while Vissel Kobe averages 6.2. For over 9.5 corners, Shimizu S-pulse has 4 out of 5 matches, and Vissel Kobe has 3 out of 5. The total closest to the average sum (12) is the 9.5 line, with 4 occurrences for Shimizu S-pulse and 3 for Vissel Kobe. In this match, considering both teams' activity in this metric, betting on over 9.5 corners seems logical. Vissel Kobe also consistently earns more than 6 corners per game, which could affect the total. Overall, the match promises to be rich in wing play, and betting on a high corner total seems justified.