Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe prediction, odds and free betting tips (19/03/2022)

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Shimizu S-Pulse looks to avenge their 2-0 loss against Vissel Kobe in the last encounter. Even more importantly, the hosts hope they can secure three consecutive home victories against Kobe, having won the last two games at IAI Stadium Nihondaira against the visitors. Our match preview and analysis has the details and free predictions for this game.

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe: Top Free Betting Tips

Back to back losses ahead of this game should put Shimizu S-Pulse to the sword. However, winning the last two home games against Kobe should hand the hosts some hopes ahead of this J-League game. Our free predictions for the game are:

BTTS @ 19/20 (1.95)

The first possible outcome in this J-League fixture is goals on both ends. These teams have defensive worries ahead of this game, serious enough to get them worried about the possibility of losing the game. The hosts have leaked 7 goals in four games while Vissel Kobe has let in 9 goals. Worryingly for the visitors, 7 of the nine goals leaked were on the road. For Shimizu, defeating Kobe in the last two home games is an important motivation. However, the fact that the hosts failed to keep a clean sheet against Kobe in the last nine home games is reason enough to back the visitors to score at least once in this game.

Shimizu S-Pulse to score the first goal @ 6/5 (2.20)

The hosts have been phenomenal in recent home games against Vissel Kobe. Despite registering home victory in the first two home games so far, we expect the hosts to be on the score sheet. Kobe has struggled away from home and could be on the chopping board in this trip to Shizuoka.

Draw at full-time @ 12/5 (3.40)

Our last tip for this J-League game putting Shimizu S-Pulse against Kobe is a draw. These teams are in tight race for some early points in the league and with only three points apart, a tough encounter will likely lead to both sides sharing the spoils at full-time. The hosts have scored four goals while Kobe has netted thrice in six games. The visitors have leaked nine in six matches while S-Pulse has leaked 7 goals in four games. The stats are near identical; a sign of two teams whose forms are nearly similar even though the hosts have to games in hand.

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FAQs about Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe J-League Match

How have these teams performed so far this season?

Shimizu S-Pulse-1W, 1D and 2L, Vissel Kobe-3D and 3L

Which team are we backing in this J-League fixture?

We expect Shimizu S-Pulse to overcome their recent setbacks to bag at least a point or win altogether in this game.

What is the kick-off time for this game?

The game will start at 08:00 GMT +3 on Saturday, 19^th March 2022.