Shanghai Shenhua vs Vissel Kobe Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts will be up in a must-win game for a spot in the ACL knockout stages.

Shanghai Shenhua are ready to lock horns with Vissel Kobe on matchday 8 of the AFC Champions League 2024-25 Elite. The hosts are in the 10th spot in Group A as they have been only able to win a couple of matches in seven games. Vissel Kobe have the same points as the table toppers but are in the second spot because of the goal difference.

Shanghai Shenhua faced a defeat in their previous AFC Champions League Elite outing. They fell prey to the Japanese side Yokohama FM. Although they came up with a good attack rate but were unable to convert it into a goal. They conceded an early goal instead which eventually led to their defeat.

Vissel Kobe defeated Chinese side Shanghai Port in their previous ACL encounter. They secured an easy win at their home. The visitors will be looking to repeat their performance against the hosts Shanghai Shenhua. They will also be looking to get to the top spot in the Group A table.

Kick Off:

• Location: Shanghai, China PR
• Stadium: Shanghai Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, February 18
• Kick-Off Time: 17:30 IST/ 12:00 GMT/ 07:00 ET/ 04:00 PT
• Referee:
• VAR: In Use

明日の上海申花戦に向けてトレーニング🏃🏻‍♂️👊Today's training😄#visselkobe #ヴィッセル神戸 pic.twitter.com/CWoDw0kTTD

— ヴィッセル神戸 (@visselkobe) February 17, 2025

Form:

Shanghai Shenhua: D-L-L-W-L

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

Players to Watch

Andre Luis (Shanghai Shenhua)

The 30-year-old forward is the top goal scorer for Shanghai Shenhua in the AFC Champions League this season. Andre Luis will surely be looking to lead his side from the front and that can only happen if he comes up with a top performance. He can create some linkup plays with his fellow squad members to break into the opponent’s defence.

Taisei Miyashiro (Vissel Kobe)

The Japanese forward will be looking to lead his team to glory once again. Although he was rested in the last ACL game, the team will make sure he plays for them this time. Taisei Miyashiro has scored five goals in the six ACL matches for his team and will be looking to add some more to the tally.

Match Facts

• This will be the sixth meeting between Shanghai Shenhua and Vissel Kobe across all competitions.
• Shanghai Shenhua have only been able to win one match against the Japanese team.
• The visitors secured a dominating 4-0 win over Shanghai Port in their last ACL match.

Shanghai Shenhua vs Vissel Kobe: Betting Tips and Odds

• Vissel Kobe to win @13/5 BetVictor
• Goals over 3.5 @21/10 betfair
• Taisei Miyashiro to score

Injury and Team News

The hosts will be without the services of Wai-Tsun Dai because of an injury.

The visitors, Vissel Kobe will be with all of their players in the coming AFC Champions League outing.

Next up, our final league stage match in the @TheAFCCL 👊#OleShenhua #ACLElite pic.twitter.com/wLcsxjavqP

— Shanghai Shenhua (@SHShenhua1993) February 16, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 5

Shanghai Shenhua won: 1

Vissel Kobe won: 4

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Bao (GK); Manafa, Jiang, Zhu, Chan; Wu Xi, Amadou, Yang; Teixeira; Minerio, Luis

Vissel Kobe predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Maekawa (GK); Sakai, Yamakawa, Thuler, Honda; Kuwasaki, Ogihara, Sasaki; Miyashiro, Osaka, Yuruki

Match Prediction

Vissel Kobe might secure three points here as they are likely to defeat Shanghai Shenhua in the upcoming ACL game.

Prediction: Shanghai Shenhua 1-3 Vissel Kobe

Telecast Details

India – Fancode

UK – TBD

USA – Paramount+

Nigeria – beIN SPORTS CONNECT

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