Shimizu S-pulse vs Vissel Kobe Prediction, Odds & Analysis – 21 Feb 2026

Quick tips for this match

ResultVissel Kobe to win ✗62% · @1.66

Double chanceVissel Kobe or draw ✗86% · @1.17

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗52% · @1.90

GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓74% · @1.30

Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗15% · fair 6.61

Shimizu S-pulse vs Vissel Kobe preview and prediction

The match

Shimizu S-pulse host Vissel Kobe in the J1 League on Saturday 21 February, with kick-off at 06:30 (WAT) at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Shimizu S-pulse are 7th with 24 points from 18 games (in the bottom half), while Vissel Kobe sit 1st on 35 points (top of the table).

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 0.7 for Shimizu S-pulse and 1.7 for Vissel Kobe. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 52%. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.

Betting angles

Win chances: Shimizu S-pulse 14%, draw 24%, Vissel Kobe 62%.
Safer route: Vissel Kobe or draw (86%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: yes (52%) at 1.90.

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Shimizu S-pulse 0–1 Vissel Kobe. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Shimizu S-pulse14%fair 7.05 · @4.80

Draw24%fair 4.13 · @3.80

Vissel Kobe62%fair 1.62 · @1.66

2.44Expected goals

0.70Shimizu S-pulse xG

1.74Vissel Kobe xG

52%Both score

46%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

0–115%

0–213%

1–111%

1–29%

0–09%

0–38%

From our goals model: Shimizu S-pulse 0.7 – 1.7 Vissel Kobe expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Vissel Kobe to win ✗	62%	1.62	1.66
Double chance	Vissel Kobe or draw ✗	86%	1.17	1.17
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✗	52%	1.91	1.90
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✗	71%	1.41	1.29
Over/under 2.5 goals	Under 2.5 goals ✓	54%	1.87	1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	74%	1.35	1.30
Half-time result	Vissel Kobe ahead at half-time ✗	43%	2.31	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Vissel Kobe / FT Vissel Kobe ✗	39%	2.58	–
Correct score	Correct score 0–1 ✗	15%	6.61	–

Form

Shimizu S-pulse – last 1

14 Feb

vs Kyoto Sanga

1–1

1.0Scored / game

1.0Conceded / game

100%Both scored

0%Over 2.5

Vissel Kobe – last 2

17 Feb	@ Johor Darul Takzim FC	0–1	L
13 Feb	vs V-varen Nagasaki	2–0	W

1.0Scored / game

0.5Conceded / game

0%Both scored

0%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	L	GD	Pts
1	Vissel Kobe	18	11	7	+4	35
2	Cerezo Osaka	18	11	7	+9	31
3	Nagoya Grampus	18	10	8	+2	31
4	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	18	10	8	+8	30
5	Gamba Osaka	18	10	8	+6	28
6	Fagiano Okayama	18	8	10	-3	26
7	Shimizu S-pulse	18	8	10	-2	24
8	Kyoto Sanga	18	8	10	-6	23
9	V-varen Nagasaki	18	7	11	-8	21
10	Avispa Fukuoka	18	7	11	-10	21

Team

Pts

-3

-2

-6

-8

-10

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Shimizu S-pulse vs Vissel Kobe?

Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.

Who will win Shimizu S-pulse vs Vissel Kobe?

On our numbers Shimizu S-pulse have a 14% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Vissel Kobe 62%.

How many goals will there be in Shimizu S-pulse vs Vissel Kobe?

We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Shimizu S-pulse vs Vissel Kobe?

Our predicted score is Shimizu S-pulse 0–1 Vissel Kobe, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.

When is Shimizu S-pulse vs Vissel Kobe?

Shimizu S-pulse vs Vissel Kobe (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 06:30 (West Africa Time) at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

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