TIPS - Vissel Kobe VS Shimizu S-Pulse

[(Vissel Kobe) Strength]:
1. Vissel Kobe currently have 57 points and is in second place in the standings, only 4 points behind the top spot, showing strong intent to gain points.
2. Taisei Miyashiro has scored 11 goals for Vissel Kobe in the league this season, making him the team's top scorer.
3. Vissel Kobe won their last match 4-0 against Tokyo Verdy, showing an outstanding performance.
4. In their recent 4 home matches, Vissel Kobe have achieved 3 wins and 1 draw, demonstrating good home form.
5. So far this season, Vissel Kobe have conceded only 26 goals in 31 league matches, making them the team with the second fewest goals conceded in the league.
6. Vissel Kobe have scored 8 goals in their last 4 matches, averaging 2 goals per game, showing commendable offensive performance.
7. Vissel Kobe have won the last 2 consecutive matches in AH, showing a recent improvement in form.

[(Vissel Kobe) Weakness]:
1. In the first league meeting between the two teams this season, Vissel Kobe lost 2-3 away to Shimizu S-Pulse away.

[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Strength]:
1. Koya Kitagawa has scored 9 goals for Shimizu S-Pulse in the league this season, making him the team's top scorer.
2. Shimizu S-Pulse have conceded only 1 goal in their last 6 matches, keeping clean sheets in 5 of them, demonstrating excellent defensive performance.
3. Shimizu S-Pulse have won their last 2 consecutive matches, showing a clear improvement in their away form.
4. Shimizu S-Pulse have won last 5 league matches in AH, showing excellent recent league form.

[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Neutral]:
1. Shimizu S-Pulse drew 0-0 with Urawa Red Diamonds at home in their last match, showing a mediocre performance.
2. Shimizu S-Pulse have ended the last 5 official matches with UNDER.

[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Weakness]:
1. Shimizu S-Pulse's overall offensive efficiency this season has been relatively average, scoring only 33 goals in 31 league matches, with an average of less than 1 goal per game in their last 7 matches.

[Tips]:
Vissel Kobe won their last match smoothly, and the team are in good form recently.

They will continue to play at home in this match, and their recent home performance is commendable.

Currently, Vissel Kobe are in second place in the standings, and they are in a fierce battle for the top spot.

Facing Shimizu S-Pulse at home, they certainly do not want to miss this opportunity.

The bookmakers also give them strong support, so Vissel Kobe are expected to perform well at home.

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