Gangwon FC vs Vissel Kobe Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26

This is going to be the first-ever confrontation between these two sides.

Gangwon FC are all set to host Vissel Kobe for their matchweek 3 fixture of the AFC Champions League 2025-26 edition. This is going to be an interesting contest that will take place at the Chuncheon Songam Stadium.

The K League 1 side will be at home and it is going to be a big advantage for them. Gangwon FC secured a win against Shanghai Shenhua in their opening ACL Elite, but fell prey to Chengdu Rongcheng in their next Asian Champions League. Despite being at home, the upcoming contest is not going to be an easy one for them.

Vissel Kobe have started their AFC Champions League Elite campaign on a positive note. They first secured a win against Shanghai Port and bagged three more points against Melbourne City FC. Their defence has been good and will be looking to come up with a similar performance.

Kick-off:

• Location: Chuncheon, South Korea
• Stadium: Chuncheon Songam Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, October 21
• Kick-off Time: 03:30 p.m. IST/ 10:00 a.m. GMT/ 06:00 a.m. ET/ 03:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Gangwon FC: L-D-L-D-D

Vissel Kobe: W-W-W-L-D

Players to Watch

Vitor Gabriel (Gangwon FC)

The 25-year-old will be looking to step up his game so that he can help the hosts stand a chance in their upcoming ACL Elite fixture. Even though he is yet to score a goal this season, he is a capable forward who will be keen on delivering a top performance.

Taisei Miyashiro (Vissel Kobe)

Taisei Miyashiro is going to play an important role in the attacking front for Vissel Kobe. In 30 J1 League matches, he has 14 goal involvements. The 25-year-old Japanese forward is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. He will be one of the main men in the final third for the visitors.

Match Facts

• Gangwon FC haven’t been able to secure a win in their last five matches.
• Vissel Kobe have not scored any goals in their last two fixtures.
• This will be the first-ever match between these clubs.

Gangwon FC vs Vissel Kobe: Betting Tips and Odds

• Vissel Kobe to win @1/1 Unibet
• Taisei Miyashiro to score 
• Goals under 3.5 @2/7 bet365

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both Gangwon FC and Vissel Kobe are fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Gangwon FC won: 0

Vissel Kobe won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Gangwon FC predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Gwang-Yeon (GK); Kim Sin-Jin, Jo, Chul; Kim Do-Hyun, Kim Kang-Guk, Kim Dae-Woo, Yun II-Lok; Kang, Gabriel, Boon-Cheul

Vissel Kobe predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Gonda (GK); Iino, Iwanami, Thuler, Caetano; Yamauchi, Miranda; Patrice, Miyashiro, Yuruki; Komatsu

Match Prediction

The hosts are going to be under pressure and the visitors will use it to their advantage. Vissel Kobe are likely to come out on top and defeat Gangwon FC in their upcoming AFC Champions League Elite clash.

Prediction: Gangwon FC 1-2 Vissel Kobe

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah, beIN Sports

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