Our Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe Prediction: 1-1
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday May 25, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Shimizu S-Pulse will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 Japan J-League loss to Kashima Antlers on May 17. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse saw 55% of the ball and created 12 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kashima Antlers | 45% | 10 (3) | 0.7 | 29 |
Shimizu S-Pulse | 55% | 12 (2) | 1.23 | 62 |
Vissel Kobe's Last Match – Yokohama F-Marinos vs Vissel Kobe
Determined to maintain their recent success, Vissel Kobe must win following their 2-1 Japan J-League victory against Yokohama F-Marinos on May 21. In that match, Vissel Kobe controlled 48% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yokohama F-Marinos | 52% | 8 (5) | 0.84 | 54 |
Vissel Kobe | 48% | 6 (3) | 0.81 | 40 |
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe Stats
Key Stats
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Vissel Kobe | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.06 | Attacking Strength | 1.19 |
| 1.1 | Defence Strength | 0.76 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Vissel Kobe average 1.3 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Shimizu S-Pulse 12-15
Vissel Kobe 13-9
What are the odds for this match?
Shimizu S-Pulse to win: @3.3
Draw: @3.2
Vissel Kobe to win: @2.25