Match analysis
JapanJ1 League
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this J1 League fixture.
Vissel Kobe got the job done on Saturday 27 September 2025, winning 2-1 at home to Shimizu S-pulse (J1 League). Shimizu S-pulse led 1-0 at half-time, so this was a real comeback from Vissel Kobe. On the numbers, Vissel Kobe saw more of the ball (62%), while the shot count was 22 for Vissel Kobe and 10 for Shimizu S-pulse.
For Vissel Kobe, Y. Kuwasaki (65') and G. Sakai (90') were on target. The goal for Shimizu S-pulse came from K. Kozuka (40').
Vissel Kobe and Shimizu S-pulse have met 26 times since April 2012: Vissel Kobe have won ten, Shimizu S-pulse have taken ten and six were drawn. Our Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
3W 5D 2L1.40 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Vissel KobeHome | Rating | Shimizu S-pulseAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,661 | Overall | 1,515 |
| 1,633 | Match venue | 1,489 |
| 1,633 | At home | 1,480 |
| 1,642 | Away | 1,489 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,524 | Attack | 1,456 |
| 1,641 | Defence | 1,554 |
| 1,528 | Home attack | 1,488 |
| 1,527 | Away attack | 1,451 |
| 1,642 | Home defence | 1,493 |
| 1,603 | Away defence | 1,553 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,775 | Goal environment | 1,888 |
| 1,587 | Home goals | 1,788 |
| 1,688 | Away goals | 1,600 |
| 1,504 | Possession | 1,499 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,516 | Set-piece attack | 1,495 |
| 1,515 | Set-piece defence | 1,495 |
| 1,627 | Close games | 1,509 |
| 1,673 | Winning margin | 1,512 |
Match venue compares Vissel Kobe at home with Shimizu S-pulse away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.