Gwangju FC vs Vissel Kobe Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The visitors have a one-goal cushion on their side.

Gwangju FC are all set to host Vissel Kobe in the second leg of the AFC Champions League 2024-25 round of 16 contest. The hosts had none of their shots on target and hence they were unable to score any goals. Vissel Kobe at home struck a couple of goals in the first half itself and later defended well.

Gwangju FC will be at home, which is going to be an advantage for them. They are a couple of goals down which will keep them under pressure. They surely can make a comeback but they have to come in with some attacking football. The hosts should keep themselves in charge here.

Vissel Kobe have a good advantage on their hands. Now they will have to defend well and look to also score a goal or two, which will make things easier for them going further. Against Gwangju’s poor attack, Vissel Kobe have a better chance to get through to the next stage.

Kick-off:

• Location: Gwangju, South Korea
• Stadium: Gwangju World Cup Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, March 12
• Kick-off Time: 15:30 IST/ 10:00 GMT/ 05:00 ET/ 02:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

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Form:

Gwangju FC: D-D-D-W-L

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

Players to Watch

Jasir Asani (Gwangju FC)

Jasir Asani has scored seven goals in eight AFC Champions League Elite matches this season. Although he went goalless in the first leg, Asani is surely going to play a major role for the hosts going into the second leg. They need goals and the Albanian midfielder who can also fit in as a winger will be looking to step in and strike some goals.

Yuya Osaka (Vissel Kobe)

The 34-year-old Japanese forward scored one of the goals in the first leg and helped Vissel Kobe secure an easy win. Yuya Osaka has scored two goals and has also bagged two assists in four ACL games for Vissel Kobe this season. He can play a vital role in the second leg as well.

Match Facts

• Vissel Kobe have defeated Gwangju FC twice this season.
• Gwangju FC are yet to win a match against Vissel Kobe.
• The hosts have never scored a goal against Vissel Kobe in their last two outings.

Gwangju FC vs Vissel Kobe: Betting Tips and Odds

• Vissel Kobe to win
• Goals under 3.5
• Yuya Osaka to score

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both sides are fit and ready to be in action once again.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Gwangju FC won: 0

Vissel Kobe won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Gwangju FC predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Kyeong-min (GK); Kim, Byeon, Sang-Gi, Lee Min-Gi; Asani, Lee Kang-Hyun, Tae-Jun, Han-gil; Reis, Jung-In

Vissel Kobe predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Maekawa (GK); Hirose, Yamakawa, Thuler, Iwanami; Kuwasaki, Ogihara, Ide; Sasaki, Osaka, Lino

Match Prediction

Gwangju FC are down by two goals and Vissel Kobe are surely looking to make full use of the advantage here. The visitors are likely to secure a win in the second leg as well.

Prediction: Gwangju FC 1-2 Vissel Kobe

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: Triller TV

Egypt: Bein sports

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