Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction & Betting Tips - J.League

Prediction published on 25/09/2025, 06:00  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 25/09/2025 at 11:03 in Football Predictions

Vissel Kobe have enjoyed their best period in Japanese football the last two years. On matchday 32, they host Shimizu, looking to close in on a third straight title and below we have a predcition for this match. 

A gap of four points from the league leaders, Kashima Antlers, is Kobe's biggest concern for now. As they welcome Shimizu S-Pulse, they will also be crossing fingers for a favor from Antlers’ opponent, Nagoya Grampus.

Vissel have in the last two years, broken the dominance of the J League by Kawasaki Frontale and Yokohama Marinos. A 4-0 win over Verdy in the last game was a warning to their title competitors.

They carry six wins from the last 10 league matches but haven't won back-to-back in the last seven.

Shimizu are 16 points behind third place, so continental football looks beyond their reach. They are at 40 points and in mid-table, so they should be okay with staying up.

Heading into this game, the visitors are 12 points above the relegation region, an indicator that their safety is not guaranteed just yet. Shimizu’s season hasn’t been consistent, and this will be another tough outing, though coming here, they are unbeaten in five league games.

Their past 10 league outings came with three wins, but they also suffered as many losses. It doesn’t go in their favor either that the visitors are winless in their last four league visits to Vissel Kobe.