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

Ushi dominated the proceedings when these clubs last faced each other.

Shanghai Port are ready to take on Vissel Kobe in their matchweek 1 league stage fixture of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite. The interesting contest between these clubs will take place at the SAIC Motor Pudong Arena.

Shanghai Port will be at home, and it is going to be one of the advantages for them in their opening game of the Asian Champions League. During last season’s campaign, their performance was not good enough, but the Chinese Super League side will be looking to level up their game this time around.

Vissel Kobe will be the visiting side in their first AFC Champions League Elite fixture of the new season. They got to the round of 16 of the competition last time around. This time, Ushi will be looking to perform better.

Their performances against Shanghai Port have been pleasing, which might be an advantage for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Shanghai, China
• Stadium: SAIC Motor Pudong Arena
• Date: Wednesday, Sept 17
• Kick-off Time: 05:45 p.m. IST/ 12:15 p.m. GMT/ 08:15 a.m. ET/ 05:15 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Shanghai Port: W-W-D-L-W

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

Players to Watch

Leonardo (Shanghai Port)

Leonardo is the top goal-getter for Shanghai Port this season. In 24 Chinese Super League games, the 28-year-old forward has scored 14 goals and also has four assists to his name. He is going to play an essential part in the final third for the hosts in the upcoming ACL match.

Taisei Miyashiro (Vissel Kobe)

The 25-year-old Japanese player will be one of the main men in the midfield and as well as the attacking front for the visitors. In 26 J1 League appearances for Vissel Kobe this season, Taisei Miyashiro has 12 goal involvements to his name. He will be looking to step up so that he can help his side stand a chance in the Asian competition.

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Match Facts

• Shanghai Port are yet to defeat Vissel Kobe.
• Ushi are on a two-match winning streak against the hosts.
• Shanghai International Port Group Football Group have won three of their last five matches.

Shanghai Port vs Vissel Kobe: Betting Tips and Odds

• Vissel Kobe to win @23/20 888sport
• Taisei Miyashiro to score @11/2 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @7/19 Unibet

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for both Shanghai Port and Vissel Kobe are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Shanghai Port won: 0

Vissel Kobe won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Shanghai Port predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Junling (GK); Shenchao, Guangtai, Linpeng, Shuai; Jussa, Vital; Ruofan, Melendo, Gabrielzinho; Leonardo

Vissel Kobe predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Maekawa (GK); Iino, Yamakawa, Honda, Sakai; Ideguchi, Ogihara, Miyashiro; Erik, Osako, Yuruki

Match Prediction

This Asian Champions League game is going to be an interesting fixture between these clubs. Vissel Kobe are likely to defeat Shanghai Port in their upcoming AFC Champions League Elite match.

Prediction: Shanghai Port 1-2 Vissel Kobe

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah, beIN Sports

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