Our Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction: 1-0
Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday April 1, 2026. A hard-fought battle awaits, but Vissel Kobe is likely to edge past Shimizu S-Pulse with a narrow 1-0 scoreline.
This Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse 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
Vissel Kobe's Last Match – Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Vissel Kobe must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Japan J-League victory over Sanfrecce Hiroshima in their last outing. In that match, Vissel Kobe controlled 58% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vissel Kobe | 58% | 6 (2) | 1.99 | 40 |
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 42% | 8 (3) | 1.49 | 39 |
Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Shimizu S-Pulse vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Shimizu S-Pulse will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-1 Japan J-League success over Sanfrecce Hiroshima on March 22. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse recorded 41% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shimizu S-Pulse | 41% | 8 (6) | 1.26 | 45 |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 59% | 6 (4) | 2.55 | 51 |
Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse Stats
Key Stats
| Vissel Kobe | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Attacking Strength | 0.76 |
| 0.42 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Vissel Kobe are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Shimizu S-Pulse average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Vissel Kobe 15-8
Shimizu S-Pulse 10-10
What are the odds for this match?
Vissel Kobe to win: @1.833
Draw: @3.9
Shimizu S-Pulse to win: @3.75
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95
Vissel Kobe 
Kyoto Sanga FC 
Shimizu S-Pulse 
Gamba Osaka 
Nagoya Grampus 
Cerezo Osaka 
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 
V-Varen Nagasaki 
Fagiano Okayama 
Avispa Fukuoka