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Shimizu S-pulse vs Vissel Kobe: prediction and stats

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 19Kick-off on December 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC)IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Shizuoka

Shimizu S-pulseVissel Kobe

The Footlab AI model makes Vissel Kobe the favourite at 57%, against 24% for a draw and 19% for Shimizu S-pulse. The most likely score is 1-1. If Vissel Kobe wins, the most likely score is 0-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.4% of the 4,614 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Nov 6, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Shimizu S-pulse vs Vissel Kobe?

Vissel Kobe starts as the favourite with a 208-point Elo edge (2,142 vs 1,933).

19%24%57%
Shimizu S-pulse winDrawVissel Kobe win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Shimizu S-pulse vs Vissel Kobe

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Shimizu S-pulse

4-3-3
  1. 7Capixaba
  2. 13R. Germain
  3. 9Oh Se-Hun
  1. 17M. Yumiba
  2. 21K. Matsuzaki
  3. 37K. Koizumi
  1. 25Mateus Brunetti
  2. 24H. Sugai
  3. 4S. Hasukawa
  4. 3Y. Takahashi
  1. 16T. Umeda

Vissel Kobe

4-3-3
  1. 11Y. Muto
  2. 10Y. Osako
  3. 94Erik
  1. 5Y. Goke
  2. 7Y. Ideguchi
  3. 25Y. Kuwasaki
  1. 41K. Nagato
  2. 24G. Sakai
  3. 3Matheus Thuler
  4. 4T. Yamakawa
  1. 71S. Gonda

Computed on November 6, 2026 at 06:23 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Shimizu S-pulse have 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 defeats; Vissel Kobe have 12, 1 and 2.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Shimizu S-pulse
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 31, 2026Kyoto Sanga(away)0-2J1 League
Oct 24, 2026Sanfrecce Hiroshima(away)0-4J1 League
Oct 21, 2026Machida Zelvia(home)0-5J1 League
Oct 17, 2026Gamba Osaka(home)2-2J1 League
Oct 14, 2026Yokohama F. Marinos(away)1-2J-League Cup
Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 3, 2026Ratchaburi(home)3-2AFC Champions League Elite
Oct 31, 2026Nagoya Grampus(home)3-1J1 League
Oct 27, 2026Daejeon Citizen(away)1-0AFC Champions League Elite
Oct 24, 2026Machida Zelvia(home)0-0J1 League
Oct 21, 2026Kawasaki Frontale(away)1-2J1 League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Shimizu S-pulse wins, 1 draw, 3 Vissel Kobe wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 1, 2026Vissel Kobe 2-0 Shimizu S-pulseJ1 League
Feb 21, 2026Shimizu S-pulse 1-0 Vissel KobeJ1 League
Sep 27, 2025Vissel Kobe 2-1 Shimizu S-pulseJ1 League
May 25, 2025Shimizu S-pulse 3-2 Vissel KobeJ1 League
Jul 6, 2022Vissel Kobe 2-1 Shimizu S-pulseJ1 League
Mar 19, 2022Shimizu S-pulse 0-0 Vissel KobeJ1 League

Last archived meeting: Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse on Apr 1, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Shimizu S-pulse score 1.1 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Vissel Kobe score 1.8 and concede 0.8. The model gives a 52% probability of over 2.5 goals and 52% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Shimizu S-pulse1.11.728/159/15
Vissel Kobe1.80.887/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Shimizu S-pulse sit 13th in J1 League (14 points from 13 matches) and Vissel Kobe sit 5th (26 points from 13 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
5Vissel Kobe13823211226
13Shimizu S-pulse13427102214

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Shimizu S-pulse vs Vissel Kobe?
The Footlab AI model makes Vissel Kobe the favourite at 57%, against 24% for a draw and 19% for Shimizu S-pulse.
Where and when is Shimizu S-pulse vs Vissel Kobe played?
Shimizu S-pulse vs Vissel Kobe is played on December 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, in the J1 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 52% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.4% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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