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Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse: prediction and stats

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 26Kick-off on March 13, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC)NOEVIR Stadium Kobe, Kobe

Vissel KobeShimizu S-pulse

The Footlab AI model makes Vissel Kobe the favourite at 64%, against 22% for a draw and 14% for Shimizu S-pulse. The most likely score is 2-0.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 53.8% of the 3,880 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 30, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse?

Vissel Kobe starts as the favourite with a 189-point Elo edge (2,140 vs 1,951).

64%22%14%
Vissel Kobe winDrawShimizu S-pulse win

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

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Probable lineup for Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse

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.

Vissel Kobe

4-3-3
  1. 41K. Nagato
  2. 11Y. Muto
  3. 10Y. Osako
  1. 7Y. Ideguchi
  2. 25Y. Kuwasaki
  3. 5Y. Goke
  1. 15Diego
  2. 24G. Sakai
  3. 3Matheus Thuler
  4. 4T. Yamakawa
  1. 71S. Gonda

Shimizu S-pulse

4-3-3
  1. 7Capixaba
  2. 13R. Germain
  3. 9Oh Se-Hun
  1. 17M. Yumiba
  2. 47Y. Shimamoto
  3. 21K. Matsuzaki
  1. 24H. Sugai
  2. 25Mateus Brunetti
  3. 4S. Hasukawa
  4. 15Y. Honda
  1. 16T. Umeda

Computed on October 30, 2026 at 02:24 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Vissel Kobe have 11 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats; Shimizu S-pulse have 6, 2 and 7.

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

Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
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
Oct 18, 2026Fagiano Okayama(away)3-0J1 League
Oct 14, 2026Jeonbuk Motors(home)2-0AFC Champions League Elite
Shimizu S-pulse
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
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
Oct 11, 2026Mito Hollyhock(away)2-1J1 League

What does the head-to-head say?

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

Vissel Kobe score 1.5 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Shimizu S-pulse score 1.1 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 54% probability of over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Vissel Kobe1.50.786/157/15
Shimizu S-pulse1.11.628/159/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Vissel Kobe sit 5th in J1 League (23 points from 12 matches) and Shimizu S-pulse sit 13th (14 points from 12 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
5Vissel Kobe12723181123
13Shimizu S-pulse12426102014

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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 Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse?
The Footlab AI model makes Vissel Kobe the favourite at 64%, against 22% for a draw and 14% for Shimizu S-pulse.
Where and when is Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse played?
Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse is played on March 13, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe, in the J1 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 54% 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 53.8% 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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