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As Vissel Kobe prepares to host Shimizu S-Pulse on April 1, 2026, fans and analysts alike are anticipating an intense matchup in the Japan J1 League. Both teams come into this fixture exhibiting solid recent form, with Vissel Kobe securing victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, mirroring Shimizu S-Pulse’s consistent performance over the same span.
Vissel Kobe’s tactical setup focuses on maintaining possession and utilizing quick transitions, which has proven effective in recent contests. Their attacking prowess, complemented by a strong home advantage, positions them as slight favorites in this encounter, reflected in the bookmakers’ odds of 1.85 for a home win.
On the other hand, Shimizu S-Pulse has demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline, with their recent victories showcasing a balanced approach between defensive solidity and counter-attacking opportunities. They will look to exploit any vulnerabilities in the Vissel defense, as their odds of 3.69 suggest they could capitalize on any lapses.
With our model predicting a 52.3% probability of a home win and only a slight edge for the visitors at 25%, this match promises a competitive clash where both teams will aim to assert their strengths while seeking crucial points in the league standings.
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| Vissel Kobe 50.7% |
Draw 24.7% |
Shimizu 24.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.9 | 4 | 3.9 | |
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1.82 | 3.6 | 3.95 | |
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1.83 | 3.85 | 3.82 | |
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1.85 | 3.5 | 3.7 | |
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1.86 | 4.05 | 3.65 |
Latest Results
| 27.03.26 Vissel Kobe – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2:1 22.03.26 Cerezo Osaka – Vissel Kobe – 2:1 penalties 18.03.26 Vissel Kobe – Gamba Osaka – 2:3 penalties 14.03.26 Nagoya Grampus – Vissel Kobe – 0:3 11.03.26 Vissel Kobe – FC Seoul – 2:1 |
22.03.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 3:1 18.03.26 Avispa Fukuoka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:2 penalties 14.03.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Fagiano Okayama – 2:1 penalties 07.03.26 Cerezo Osaka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:0 penalties 28.02.26 Gamba Osaka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 3:2 penalties |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 21.02.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Vissel Kobe – 1:0 27.09.25 Vissel Kobe – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2:1 25.05.25 Shimizu S-Pulse – Vissel Kobe – 3:2 06.07.22 Vissel Kobe – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2:1 19.03.22 Shimizu S-Pulse – Vissel Kobe – 0:0 |
Standings
2026
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15:5 | 22 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13:8 | 16 |
| 3 | Machida | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:12 | 15 |
| 4 | Verdy | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12:11 | 13 |
| 5 | Urawa Reds | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 11:10 | 11 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Frontale | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12:13 | 10 |
| 7 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 8 | Kashiwa Reysol | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 12:13 | 8 |
| 9 | Mito | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9:17 | 8 |
| 10 | Chiba | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6:14 | 5 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:9 | 16 |
| 2 | Kyoto | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12:9 | 14 |
| 3 | Gamba Osaka | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14:13 | 14 |
| 4 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11:10 | 13 |
| 5 | Nagoya Grampus | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:12 | 13 |
| 6 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10:11 | 12 |
| 7 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 13:12 | 11 |
| 8 | Cerezo Osaka | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9:8 | 11 |
| 9 | Okayama | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9:11 | 11 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8:17 | 5 |
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