Sunday , 16 August 2026

Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2019
Vissel Kobe
1 – 1
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Sun 17 Mar 2019 · 05:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Lukas Podolski 65' Y
Y 68' Elsinho

Overview

Match Preview

Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League .

Match Details

  • Referee Ryuji Sato
  • Referee Akihiko Ikeuchi
  • Referee Hiroshi Yamauchi
  • Referee Hiroyuki Igarashi

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

10
7
5
Vissel Kobe 22 games · Avg 3.0 goals Shimizu S-Pulse
Last 5 meetings
2019-03-17 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-11-24 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–3 Vissel Kobe 2018-04-08 Vissel Kobe 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-03-03 Vissel Kobe 2–4 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-11-26 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Vissel Kobe

Recent Form

Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Mar Shimizu S-Pulse H 1–1 D
10 Mar Vegalta Sendai A 3–1 W
02 Mar Sagan Tosu FC H 1–0 W
22 Feb Cerezo Osaka FC A 0–1 L
01 Dec Vegalta Sendai H 3–2 W
24 Nov Shimizu S-Pulse A 3–3 D
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Mar Vissel Kobe A 1–1 D
09 Mar Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 2–5 L
02 Mar Gamba Osaka H 2–4 L
23 Feb Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–1 D
01 Dec V-Varen Nagasaki A 4–4 D
24 Nov Vissel Kobe H 3–3 D

Season Stats

Vissel Kobe Shimizu S-Pulse
#1 Position #7
35 Points 24
18 Played 18
11 / 0 / 7 W / D / L 8 / 0 / 10
41 Scored 40
37 Conceded 42
+4 GD -2
1.94 PPG 1.33
61% Win % 44%

Key Stats

73% Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
0% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season

Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts). Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
  • 5' It looks surprising Vissel Kobe does not make any changes. Takahiro Iida has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Shimizu S-Pulse winning 50% of all matches.
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 20' Hideki Ishige has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Vissel Kobe side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. JuanMa Lillo will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 49' Against the run of play, Lukas Podolski has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 54' Vissel Kobe are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Shimizu S-Pulse backline.
  • 59' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Vissel Kobe and Shimizu S-Pulse are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 61' It is a substitution in Shimizu S-Pulse team. Takahiro Iida is replaced by Elsinho on 61 minute.
  • 65' The referee has no hesitation. Lukas Podolski is booked for Vissel Kobe — Yellow card on 65.
  • 68' Shimizu S-Pulse player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 73' Fresh legs for Shimizu S-Pulse! Hideki Ishige comes on to replace Shota Kaneko.
  • 76' Jong Tae Se gets the nod from Shimizu S-Pulse. He replaces Yuta Taki and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 80' Sergi Samper is replacing Kyogo Furuhashi for the Vissel Kobe side.
  • 85' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 88' The deadlock is broken! Jong Tae Se gets on the scoresheet on 88 minutes.
  • 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Vissel Kobe Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach JuanMa Lillo

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jan Jonsson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kyogo Furuhashi 5
Koya Kitagawa 4
Elsinho 3
Taisei Miyashiro 2
Sen Takagi 2
Douglas 2
Yosuke Kawai 1
Leo Osaki 1

Head to Head

2019-03-17 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-11-24 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–3 Vissel Kobe 2018-04-08 Vissel Kobe 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2018-03-03 Vissel Kobe 2–4 Shimizu S-Pulse 2017-11-26 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Vissel Kobe

Vissel Kobe Form

2019-03-17 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2019-03-10 Vegalta Sendai 1–3 Vissel Kobe W 2019-03-02 Vissel Kobe 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC W 2019-02-22 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Vissel Kobe L 2018-12-01 Vissel Kobe 3–2 Vegalta Sendai W 2018-11-24 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–3 Vissel Kobe D

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2019-03-17 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2019-03-09 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 5–2 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2019-03-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–4 Gamba Osaka L 2019-02-23 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2018-12-01 V-Varen Nagasaki 4–4 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2018-11-24 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–3 Vissel Kobe D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.47 Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.81 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 76%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Vissel Kobe52% Draw21% Shimizu S-Pulse27%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes76% 0% No24%
Avg goals/match: 4.28
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 79%
21%
± 3.5 61%
39%
± 4.5 42%
58%

Double Chance

Vissel Kobe or Draw
73%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
48%
Vissel Kobe or Shimizu S-Pulse
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Vissel Kobe40% Draw36% Shimizu S-Pulse24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.6%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4%
4 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.5%
4 – 2
3.4%
1 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe

Handicap Vissel Kobe covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 15% 67%
-1.5 33% — 67%
-1 33% 19% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 14% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 8% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.