Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Shimizu S-Pulse prepare to host Vissel Kobe on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 06:30, this JAPAN: J-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Shimizu S-Pulse, currently 9th in the standings with 1 points from 2 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 1 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Vissel Kobe, sitting 2nd with 5 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 2 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Shimizu S-Pulse and Vissel Kobe have been competitive, with Vissel Kobe claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Kyoto Purple Sanga, Shimizu S-Pulse recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation. Their starting XI featured Oki, Yoshida, Honda, Sumiyoshi, Hidaka, Bueno, Chiba, Kozuka , Capixaba, Oh, Kitagawa. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Vissel Kobe's last outing came against V-Varen Nagasaki, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Maekawa, Nagato, Thuler, Yamakawa, Sakai, Kuwasaki, Sasaki, Ideguchi, Diego, Komatsu, Muto. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Shimizu S-Pulse are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Shimizu S-Pulse and Vissel Kobe are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Shimizu S-Pulse's fixtures have averaged 1.6 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Vissel Kobe's games average 2 goals, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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