Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse prediction & analysis
83%
Footrivo pick
Vissel Kobe or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.20 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.25Odds
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Value bet: Vissel Kobe to win @ 1.90 – our chance 58% vs 53% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultVissel Kobe to win ✓58% · @1.90
Double chanceVissel Kobe or draw ✓83% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗58% · @1.75
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓74% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.16
Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse preview and prediction
The match
Shimizu S-pulse travel to Noevir Stadium Kobe in the J1 League on Wednesday 1 April (11:00 WAT) to face Vissel Kobe. Vissel Kobe are 1st with 35 points from 18 games (top of the table), while Shimizu S-pulse sit 7th on 24 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Vissel Kobe's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2–1 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 0.7 conceded.
Shimizu S-pulse's last 3: WWD Most recently they beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3–1 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 0.7 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 21 February 2026, finished Shimizu S-pulse 1–0 Vissel Kobe.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.8 for Vissel Kobe and 0.9 for Shimizu S-pulse. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 58%.
Value angle: Vissel Kobe to win at 1.90 – 58% on our numbers against 53% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Vissel Kobe or draw – a 83% chance at odds of 1.25, above our fair price of 1.20, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Vissel Kobe 1–0 Shimizu S-pulse. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Vissel Kobe58%fair 1.73 · @1.90
Draw25%fair 3.93 · @3.60
Shimizu S-pulse17%fair 5.98 · @3.85
2.69Expected goals
1.81Vissel Kobe xG
0.88Shimizu S-pulse xG
58%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
2–011%
1–111%
2–110%
0–07%
3–07%
From our goals model: Vissel Kobe 1.8 – 0.9 Shimizu S-pulse expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse?
Our pick is Vissel Kobe or draw with a 83% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse?
On our numbers Vissel Kobe have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Shimizu S-pulse 17%.
How many goals will there be in Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse?
Our predicted score is Vissel Kobe 1–0 Shimizu S-pulse, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse?
Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse (J1 League) kicks off on Wednesday 1 April 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at Noevir Stadium Kobe.
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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