Thursday , 2 July 2026

Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Vissel Kobe
2 – 1
Full Time
Shimizu S-Pulse
Sat 27 Sep 2025 · 10:00 UTC Noevir Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Thuler 37' Y
Y 46' Matheus Bueno

Overview

Match Preview

Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League at Noevir Stadium.

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 Tōkyō 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
2025-09-27 Vissel Kobe 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2025-05-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–2 Vissel Kobe 2022-07-06 Vissel Kobe 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-03-19 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Vissel Kobe 2021-09-24 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Vissel Kobe

Recent Form

Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Sep Shimizu S-Pulse H 2–1 W
23 Sep Tokyo Verdy H 4–0 W
12 Sep Kashiwa Reysol H 0–0 D
30 Aug Yokohama F·Marinos H 1–0 W
23 Aug Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–1 D
20 Aug Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–0 W
Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Sep Vissel Kobe A 1–2 L
23 Sep Urawa Red Diamonds H 0–0 D
20 Sep Kyoto Sanga FC A 1–0 W
13 Sep Albirex Niigata A 1–0 W
31 Aug Kashima Antlers H 1–1 D
23 Aug Avispa Fukuoka A 0–0 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
33% Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
22% 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
3/4
31-45
3/4
46-60
–/2
61-75
4/1
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
4/4
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Vissel Kobe have kicked off against Shimizu S-Pulse. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Vissel Kobe must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 20' Shimizu S-Pulse are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Vissel Kobe in their trying to find a way past Shimizu S-Pulse's compact .
  • 30' Vissel Kobe seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 35' Togo Umeda needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 37' Thuler was booked on 37.
  • 40' Kazuki Kozuka makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Shimizu S-Pulse are in front.
  • 45' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 46' Controversy at the stadium! Matheus Bueno argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 46' Haruya Ide makes way for Yoshinori Muto at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vissel Kobe.
  • 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jelani Sumiyoshi made 335 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 59' Shimizu S-Pulse make a change. Kazuki Kozuka trudges off to be replaced by Shinya Yajima on 59 minutes.
  • 64' With 0 assists to his name this season, Shinya Yajima is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Vissel Kobe.
  • 65' GOAL! Yuya Kuwasaki scores on 65. Assisted by Yuya Osako
  • 70' The crowd applauds Yutaka Yoshida as he leaves the pitch. Sen Takagi steps in for Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 75' Vissel Kobe are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Shimizu S-Pulse backline.
  • 78' The whistle greets Erik as he departs to be replaced by Koya Yuruki.
  • 82' Another substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse to replace Takashi Inui by Koya Kitagawa on 82 minute.
  • 85' Taisei Miyashiro makes way for Ren Komatsu at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vissel Kobe.
  • 90' Yuki Honda is replacing Katsuya Nagato for the Vissel Kobe side.
  • Vissel Kobe celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Vissel Kobe Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Takayuki Yoshida

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tadahiro Akiba

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kyogo Furuhashi 5
Koya Kitagawa 4
Elsinho 3
Douglas 2
Taisei Miyashiro 2
Sen Takagi 2
Gotoku Sakai 1
Takashi Kanai 1

Head to Head

2025-09-27 Vissel Kobe 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2025-05-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–2 Vissel Kobe 2022-07-06 Vissel Kobe 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-03-19 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Vissel Kobe 2021-09-24 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–2 Vissel Kobe

Vissel Kobe Form

2025-09-27 Vissel Kobe 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2025-09-23 Vissel Kobe 4–0 Tokyo Verdy W 2025-09-12 Vissel Kobe 0–0 Kashiwa Reysol D 2025-08-30 Vissel Kobe 1–0 Yokohama F·Marinos W 2025-08-23 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Vissel Kobe D 2025-08-20 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–1 Vissel Kobe W

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2025-09-27 Vissel Kobe 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2025-09-23 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Urawa Red Diamonds D 2025-09-20 Kyoto Sanga FC 0–1 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2025-09-13 Albirex Niigata 0–1 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2025-08-31 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Kashima Antlers D 2025-08-23 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.14 Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Vissel Kobe55% Draw22% Shimizu S-Pulse23%
Actual: Vissel Kobe win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 3.53
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 67%
33%
± 3.5 46%
54%
± 4.5 28%
72%

Double Chance

Vissel Kobe or Draw
77%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
45%
Vissel Kobe or Shimizu S-Pulse
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Vissel Kobe40% Draw40% Shimizu S-Pulse20%
Actual: Shimizu S-Pulse win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 2
5.9%
1 – 0
5.8%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 0
4.3%
0 – 1
3.5%
4 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe

Handicap Vissel Kobe covers Push Shimizu S-Pulse covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 16% 67%
-1.5 33% — 67%
-1 33% 21% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 13% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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