Very strong pick · fair odds 1.22 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.25Odds
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Value bet: Vissel Kobe to win @ 1.90 – our chance 57% vs 53% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultVissel Kobe to win ✓57% · @1.90
Double chanceVissel Kobe or draw ✓82% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · @1.75
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓73% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.32
Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Shimizu S-pulse travel to face Vissel Kobe on Wednesday 1 April in the J1 League, with Noevir Stadium Kobe the venue – the ball rolls at 11:00 WAT. In the table, Vissel Kobe are 1st, leading the league, on 35 points after 18 matches; Shimizu S-pulse are 7th (lower half) with 24.
Current form
Vissel Kobe, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Sanfrecce Hiroshima, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 0.7 conceded per game.
Shimizu S-pulse, last 3: WWD Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Sanfrecce Hiroshima, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 0.7 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (21 Feb 2026) it ended Shimizu S-pulse 1–0 Vissel Kobe.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Vissel Kobe 1.8 xG, Shimizu S-pulse 0.8 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Vissel Kobe 57%, draw 25%, Shimizu S-pulse 18%.
Lower-risk option: Vissel Kobe or draw (82%) at 1.25.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.75.
Price worth noting: Vissel Kobe to win @1.90 – the bookmaker implies 53%, our ratings say 57%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Vissel Kobe or draw (82%, odds 1.25 – longer than our fair 1.22, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Vissel Kobe 1–0 Shimizu S-pulse. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Vissel Kobe57%fair 1.74 · @1.90
Draw25%fair 4.05 · @3.60
Shimizu S-pulse18%fair 5.59 · @3.85
2.64Expected goals
1.83Vissel Kobe xG
0.81Shimizu S-pulse xG
57%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
2–012%
1–111%
2–110%
3–07%
0–07%
From our goals model: Vissel Kobe 1.8 – 0.8 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 82% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse?
On our numbers Vissel Kobe have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Shimizu S-pulse 18%.
How many goals will there be in Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 57% 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 2.6 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.
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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