Prediction for match Vissel Kobe — Shimizu S-pulse

Match Analysis: Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse

Vissel Kobe and Shimizu S-Pulse will face off on April 1, 2026, in the J1 League. According to the 1X2 odds, Vissel Kobe is the favorite, with their victory priced at 1.84, a draw at 3.80, and a win for Shimizu S-Pulse at 3.83. The probabilities are distributed as follows: 50.90% for a Vissel Kobe win, 24.65% for a draw, and 24.45% for a Shimizu S-Pulse win. These odds highlight Vissel Kobe's advantage, but a draw is also a possibility. The betting markets also offer options for totals and both teams to score, providing various approaches to betting on this match.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Vissel Kobe recorded the following results: March 27, 2026 - Vissel Kobe 2-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, March 22, 2026 - Cerezo Osaka 7-6 Vissel Kobe, March 18, 2026 - Vissel Kobe 5-7 Gamba Osaka. Shimizu S-Pulse played as follows in the same period: March 22, 2026 - Shimizu S-Pulse 3-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, March 18, 2026 - Avispa Fukuoka 5-6 Shimizu S-Pulse, March 14, 2026 - Shimizu S-Pulse 5-3 Fagiano Okayama. On average over the last five matches, Vissel Kobe has 49.8% possession, 1.4 yellow cards, 10.8 fouls, and 2.4 offsides per game. Shimizu S-Pulse maintains 48% possession, receives 0.8 yellow cards, commits 8.4 fouls, and records 2.4 offsides. In their latest head-to-head on February 21, 2026, Shimizu S-Pulse defeated Vissel Kobe 1-0.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Vissel Kobe's five-match average shows a total of 3 goals, scoring 2 and conceding 1 per match. Shimizu S-Pulse averages 2.4 in total, with 1.4 scored and 1 conceded. For matches exceeding 2.5 goals, Vissel Kobe had 4 out of 5 games end with high scores, while Shimizu S-Pulse had 2 out of 5. By halves, Vissel Kobe had 1 out of 5 games with over 1.5 goals in the first half and 4 out of 5 in the second half. Shimizu S-Pulse had 2 out of 5 in the first half and 4 out of 5 in the second. Vissel Kobe frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (71%), while Shimizu S-Pulse tends to score between the 16th and 30th minutes (43%). In terms of goals conceded, Vissel Kobe splits the intervals 16-30, 46-60, and 76-90 minutes equally at 25%, while Shimizu S-Pulse most often concedes late in the game (76-90 minutes - 80%). These stats suggest a high likelihood of a goal-filled match, particularly in the second half. Considering Vissel Kobe's over 2.5 goals record and timing stats, betting on over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.90 seems justified.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Vissel Kobe earns an average of 4.8 corners per match, while Shimizu S-Pulse averages 4.2. In the last five games, Vissel Kobe had over 9.5 corners in 3 out of 5 matches, and Shimizu S-Pulse in 2 out of 5. Although specific odds for over or under 9.5 corners are not available, based on the average sum (9), one can expect around 9-10 corners in this match. If a market for corner outcomes existed, Vissel Kobe might be slightly favored due to their higher average. Overall, a bet on around 9-10 total corners seems reasonable, and considering an individual over 4.5 corners for Vissel Kobe could also be worth exploring, given their series average.