Shimizu S Pulse vs Vissel Kobe: Prediction for the Match on May 25, 2025

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe: Prediction for the Match on May 25, 2025

Prediction for the J1 League game between Shimizu S-Pulse and Vissel Kobe, which will take place at the IAI Stadium, Hiroshima, as Round 18 goes underway. Vissel hangs on the edge of the elites, struggling for a more comfortable seat while Shimizu S-Pulse looks to pave way through the crowded midfield. Three points at full-time would better define futuristic perspectives for both sides.

A preview of the game team statistics, emerging lineup, and several betting options are available below.

Shimizu S-Pulse: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: WLLDL

Shimizu S Pulse have consistently threaded on tough terrain in the past nine weeks, with three wins, four losses and two stalemates. From the look of things, The have only taken points from bad-performing squads and lost against the league’s decent lineups. Things did not improve for them last week in their 1-0 loss to their league-leading challengers, Kashima Antlers who cleared their doubts despite the heavy fortress they tried to build, and their numerous stalling techniques. 

At the moment, they have wriggled to the twelfth spot, far from both extremes, but dangerous if they decide to show complacency.

Shimizu S-Pulse: Lineup

Team: Shimizu are an excellent defensive side, with the fall-back inclination great in their recent season’s display. From what we have seen, the team plays to avoid relegation, not really to win the silverware. It looks like they are better than relegation but not good enough to compete for elite spots. 

Players: A couple of cards were flashed in the game in a bid for the players to stop the opposing onslaught. Bueno and Brener must be careful in this round, else they risk suspension from further games.

Predicted Lineup(4-2-3-1): Oki, Yamahara-Hasukawa-Suniyoshi-Takagi, Bueno-Uno, Capixaba-Inui-Matsuzaki, Kitagawa

Head Coach: Tadahiro Akiba

⛔ Out: Nil

✈️Vissel Kobe: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: WLLWW

Anticipated as a team that punches way above their weights, Vissel Kobe recently added five goals to their goal-scoring tally front he 4-2 win over Gamba Osaka and the 2-1 victory over Yokohama’s Marinos.

Against the Tricolor in their recent league fixture, they squeezed in the two goals from defensive incision and a set-piece influenced header.

Vissel is a solid side and while they currently have their mettle tested against Shizuoka finest, they remain big favorites to either take all points, or settle for spoils.

Vissel Kobe: Lineup

Team: The cohesive forces of this squad has not gone unnoticed by the fans who are highly impressed by their team. The discipline is also something worth mentioning as Viseel continuously presses till they find the back of the net.

Players: As Ideguchi continues to be a midfield maestro, Yuri Osako is becoming more confident for goal dependence. Ogihara remains a trickster and the team’s wizard as all attack plays stem from his feet. Erik also destebs a pat on the lat, being recorded so far on the scoresheet in their last two games.

Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Maekawa, Honda-Thuler-Yamakawa-Sakai, Miyashiro-Ogihara-Ideguchi, Sasaki-Osako-Erik

Head Coach: Takayuki Yoshida

⛔ Out: Nil

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe Head-to-Head Statistics (2020 to date)

Six meetings between the sides since 2020 produced Three wins for Vissel Kobe, two stalemate and one win for Shimizu S Pulse. Their last meeting produced a 2-1 scoreline.

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe Betting Trends

• A BTTS has prevailed in four of seven recent meetings between the sides. You can consider this option at 1.95 odds from Bet365;
• Vissel has the upper hand with two stalemates and three wins. Bet on the Away/Draw option at 1.32 odds from 1xbet;
• Vissel Kobe has more victore than their Shizuoka counterparts. Consider a win for Vissel Kobe at 2.25 odds from Bet365;
• The O1.5 option has an almost 100% chance of occurrence. Betway tips this choice at 1.37 odds.

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe Match Prediction 25 MAY 2025

Despite playing in their home turf downtown Nihondaira, It is impossible for Shimizu to be considered the better squad having seen the quality of cohesion in both squads. Plainly speaking the visitors will take charge of this game, and although goals are expected from them, Shimizu has displayed a knack for scoring on their home turf in ¾ of their home exhibitions. We expect fire from both camps.

Below are my best predictions:

My prediction is 2X and T O1.5 at a coefficient of 1.85 odds from 1xbet;

Our betting tip will be the Away win option at 2.17 odds from Betway;

Lastly, I will pick the BTTS-YES option as my final choice at a coefficient of 1.95 odds from the Bet365 bookmaker.