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FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
Vissel KobeRotates
33% 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
67% 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.
HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS
Vissel Kobe vs Shimizu S-pulse record
10
Vissel Kobe wins
6
Draws
10
Shimizu S-pulse wins
26 meetings on record
LAST MEETINGS
- 1 Apr 2026J1 LeagueVissel Kobe 2–0 Shimizu S-pulseJ1 League
- 21 Feb 2026J1 LeagueShimizu S-pulse 1–0 Vissel KobeJ1 League
- 27 Sept 2025J1 LeagueVissel Kobe 2–1 Shimizu S-pulseJ1 League
- 25 May 2025J1 LeagueShimizu S-pulse 3–2 Vissel KobeJ1 League
- 6 Jul 2022J1 LeagueVissel Kobe 2–1 Shimizu S-pulseJ1 League
- 19 Mar 2022J1 LeagueShimizu S-pulse 0–0 Vissel KobeJ1 League
- 24 Sept 2021J1 LeagueShimizu S-pulse 0–2 Vissel KobeJ1 League
- 11 Apr 2021J1 LeagueVissel Kobe 1–1 Shimizu S-pulseJ1 League
- 3 Nov 2020J1 LeagueShimizu S-pulse 3–1 Vissel KobeJ1 League
- 18 Jul 2020J1 LeagueVissel Kobe 3–1 Shimizu S-pulseJ1 League
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.