Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka FC | 18 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama FC | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 18 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tokyo | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 28 |
| 16 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 18 | 25 |
| 17 | Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Yokohama F.Marinos | 18 | 20 |
| 19 | FC Mito Holly Hock | 18 | 18 |
| 20 | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | 18 | 12 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | Vissel Kobe | H | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Sep | Vegalta Sendai | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Sep | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Aug | Nagoya Grampus | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Aug | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–4 | L |
| 21 Aug | Shonan Bellmare | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Sep | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Sep | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Aug | FC Tokyo | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Aug | Oita FC Trinita | A | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Aug | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Vissel Kobe | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #1 |
| 24 | Points | 35 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 11 / 0 / 7 |
| 40 | Scored | 41 |
| 42 | Conceded | 37 |
| -2 | GD | +4 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.94 |
| 44% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vissel Kobe
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Shimizu S-Pulse are looking to make home advantage count against Vissel Kobe.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Miguel Angel Lotina might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 9' Vissel Kobe is taking the lead after the goal scored by Yoshinori Muto on 9.
- 14' Vissel Kobe has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 19' Both keepers have barely been tested. Shimizu S-Pulse and Vissel Kobe are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 24' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 29' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 34' Vissel Kobe are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 39' It is a cagey affair so far. Shimizu S-Pulse in their trying to find a way past Vissel Kobe's compact .
- 44' Daiju Sasaki is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Vissel Kobe tonight.
- 46' Vissel Kobe make a change. Iniesta trudges off to be replaced by Daiju Sasaki on 46 minutes.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 61' Shimizu S-Pulse currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 66' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 71' Another change for Shimizu S-Pulse made on 71 minute. Yuito Suzuki leaves to be changed by Carlinhos.
- 76' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 76 minutes.
- 77' Sergi Samper makes way for Tatsunori Sakurai at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vissel Kobe.
- 81' It is a substitution in Shimizu S-Pulse team. Benjamin Kololli is replaced by Akira Disaro on 81 minute.
- 84' Another change for Vissel Kobe made on 84 minute. Yoshinori Muto leaves to be changed by Tetsushi Yamakawa.
- 87' Shimizu S-Pulse make a change. Kenta Nishizawa trudges off to be replaced by Yuta Taki on 87 minutes.
- 87' What composure from Leo Osaki! The Japan international strokes it home. 0-2.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-2.
Lineups
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Ronaldo ↓ Ryo Takeuchi 81'
- 5
- 37
- 9
- 33
- 7
-
32
Benjamin Kololli ↓ Akira Disaro 81'
- 38
- 4
-
16
Kenta Nishizawa ↓ Yuta Taki 87'
-
23
Yuito Suzuki ↓ Carlinhos 71'
Bench
-
6
Ryo Takeuchi ↑ 81'
-
26
Yuta Taki ↑ 87'
- 50
-
10
Carlinhos ↑ 71'
- 21
-
19
Akira Disaro ↑ 81'
- 25
Coach
Miguel Angel Lotina
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 11
- 24
- 4
- 6
- 18
-
19
Ryo Hatsuse ↓ Yuki Kobayashi 84'
-
8
Iniesta ↓ Daiju Sasaki 46'
- 25
-
31
Yuya Nakasaka ↓ Bojan Krkic 77'
- 17
Bench
- 29
- 32
-
3
Yuki Kobayashi ↑ 84'
-
22
Daiju Sasaki ↑ 46'
-
23
Tetsushi Yamakawa ↑ 84'
-
27
Tatsunori Sakurai ↑ 77'
-
9
Bojan Krkic ↑ 77'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 5 |
| Koya Kitagawa | 4 |
| Elsinho | 3 |
| Taisei Miyashiro | 2 |
| Sen Takagi | 2 |
| Douglas | 2 |
| Crislan | 1 |
| Yuya Kuwasaki | 1 |
Head to Head
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.69
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.13
Vissel Kobe xG
I would bet for:
Shimizu S-Pulse or Vissel Kobe 76% + Over 2.5 goals 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vissel Kobe win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.82
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
56%
Draw or Vissel Kobe
69%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Vissel Kobe
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Vissel Kobe win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 3
5.7%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 3
4.8%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
3.5%
0 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse
| Handicap | Shimizu S-Pulse covers | Push | Vissel Kobe covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 15% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 19% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 14% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
19%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

