Preview: FC Seoul vs Vissel Kobe Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26
Turkish Super Cup-winning coach with Galatasaray, Michael Skibbe, eyes semi-final spot for Vissel Kobe
Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea, gears up to host the Round of 16 fixture of the AFC Champions League Elite, where the home team FC Seoul lock horns against Vissel Kobe.
FC Seoul finished seventh in the AFC Champions League points table. They would be keen to make the most of their home advantage before heading to Japan for the deciding leg. They are led by Kim Gi Dong, who has previously won the FA Cup with Pohang Steelers and was also adjudged the K League 1 Manager of the Year in 2020.
Vissel Kobe got the better of the South Korean outfit in their last encounter this season and would be keen to replicate the same. One of the most dominating teams of this season, Kobe finished just a point behind table toppers Machida Zelvia. They are led by former Leverkusen and Galatasaray gaffer Michael Skibbe.
Kick-off:
- Location: Kobe, Japan
- Stadium: Misaki Park Stadium
- Date: Tuesday, February 10
- Kick-off Time: 3:30 p.m. IST
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Players to Watch
Anderson Oliveira (FC Seoul)
The Brazilian striker has plied his trade with Suwon FC and Londrina before making a move to FC Seoul in 2025. He has failed to open his goal-scoring account yet this season, and he would be keen to find his name in the scoresheet in the next game.
Daiya Maekawa (Vissel Kobe)
The Japanese goalkeeper will be tasked with the responsibility of keeping a clean sheet in the next game. He has been one of the standout players for Kobe this season. He has been part of Kobe since 2017 and also represented the Japan national team on a few occasions.
Match Facts
- Kobe finished second in the ACL Elite points table
- This will be the second meeting between these two sides.
- Kobe defeated Seoul 2-0 in their last meeting
FC Seoul vs Vissel Kobe: Betting Tips and Odds
- Vissel Kobe to win
- Daiju Sasaki to score
- Seoul 1-3 Vissel Kobe
Injury and Team News
The Japanese giants have no injury concerns in the next game.
The Korean outfit also have no injury concerns in the next game.
Head-to-Head
Total matches – 01
FC Seoul won – 00
Vissel Kobe won – 01
Draws – 00
Predicted Lineups
Vissel Kobe predicted lineup (4-1-2-3)
Maekawa (GK); Hirose, Yamakawa, Thuler, Nagato; Ogihara; Ideguchi, Goke; Muto, Komatsu, Sasaki
FC Seoul predicted lineup (4-4-2)
Gu (GK); Choi, Seong-Hun, Ros, Kim; Cho, Hwang, Babec, Song; Kimala, Oliveira
Match Prediction
Vissel Kobe are in sublime form. Looking at the depth in their squad, we expect them to walk away with a slender lead in the deciding leg at home.
Prediction: Seoul 1-2 Vissel Kobe
Telecast Details
India: FanCode
Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah, beIN Sports
Australia: Paramount+
When and where is the FC Seoul vs Vissel Kobe ACL Elite 2025-26 match?
Wednesday, March 4, at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. IST.
Where and how to watch ACL Elite 2025-26 in Australia?
People can tune into Paramount to watch the matches live.
Where and how to watch the ACL Elite 2025-26 in India?
FanCode can be used to watch all the matches live.
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