Shimizu S-pulse vs Vissel Kobe: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Shimizu S-pulse welcome Vissel Kobe to IAI Stadium Nihondaira for a J1 League fixture on Saturday 21 February (06:30 WAT). In the table, Shimizu S-pulse are 7th, lower half, on 24 points after 18 matches; Vissel Kobe are 1st (leading the league) with 35.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shimizu S-pulse 0.8 xG, Vissel Kobe 1.6 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 53%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shimizu S-pulse 18%, draw 25%, Vissel Kobe 57%.
Lower-risk option: Vissel Kobe or draw (82%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.90.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (74%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Shimizu S-pulse 0–1 Vissel Kobe. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Shimizu S-pulse18%fair 5.59 · @4.80
Draw25%fair 3.95 · @3.80
Vissel Kobe57%fair 1.76 · @1.66
2.42Expected goals
0.82Shimizu S-pulse xG
1.61Vissel Kobe xG
53%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–114%
1–112%
0–211%
1–29%
0–09%
1–07%
From our goals model: Shimizu S-pulse 0.8 – 1.6 Vissel Kobe expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Vissel Kobe to win✗
57%
1.76
1.66
Double chance
Vissel Kobe or draw✗
82%
1.22
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
53%
1.88
1.90
Draw no bet
Vissel Kobe (draw no bet)✗
76%
1.31
–
Asian handicap
Shimizu S-pulse +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
70%
1.43
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
71%
1.41
1.29
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.86
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
1.11
First team to score
Vissel Kobe to score first✗
60%
1.65
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
44%
2.29
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Vissel Kobe / FT Vissel Kobe✗
34%
2.92
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.71
–
Recent results
Shimizu S-pulse – last 1
D
14 Feb
vs Kyoto Sanga
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Vissel Kobe – last 2
LW
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
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Shimizu S-pulse and Vissel Kobe.
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 18% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Vissel Kobe 57%.
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 53% 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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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