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FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
Vissel KobeRotates
56% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Last Emperor Cup match for Vissel Kobe this season. Late-season minutes for fringe players are common at this stage.
Shimizu S-pulseMixed
73% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Last Emperor Cup match for Shimizu S-pulse this season. Late-season minutes for fringe players are common at this stage.
Vissel Kobe
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Shimizu S-pulse
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Vissel Kobe
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Shimizu S-pulse
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Team news
Confirmed lineups for the Emperor Cup land after kickoff, not before. Until the teams are in, this is our predicted XI.
About this match
Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse in the Japan Emperor Cup on 9 Dec 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 11am GMT kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse?
- Our predicted XIs for Vissel Kobe and Shimizu S-pulse are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse kick off?
- Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse kicks off at 11am GMT on 9 Dec 2026.