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 05:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong 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 – Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kyoto Sanga FC
Shimizu S-Pulse must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Japan J-League draw against Kyoto Sanga FC on February 14. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse recorded 49% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shimizu S-Pulse | 49% | 9 (6) | 0.87 | 37 |
 Kyoto Sanga FC | 51% | 9 (1) | 0.43 | 42 |
Vissel Kobe's Last Match – Johor Darul Takzim vs Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 AFC Champions League Elite setback against Johor Darul Takzim on February 17. In that match, Vissel Kobe saw 58% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Johor Darul Takzim | 42% | 6 (7) | - | 43 |
 Vissel Kobe | 58% | 6 (4) | - | 62 |
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe Stats
Key Stats
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Vissel Kobe | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.67 | Attacking Strength | 0.7 |
| 1.23 | Defence Strength | 0.82 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Vissel Kobe average 1.2 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Shimizu S-Pulse 9-17
Vissel Kobe 12-9
What are the odds for this match?
Shimizu S-Pulse to win: @5.25
Draw: @3.75
Vissel Kobe to win: @1.65
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95
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