Preview: Vissel Kobe vs FC Seoul Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26
Can Michael Skibbe clinch yet another win for the table toppers and Japanese giant from Kobe?
Misaki Park Stadium in Kobe gears up to host the Matchweek 7 fixture of the AFC Champions League Elite, where reigning champions Vissel Kobe take on FC Seoul.
The Japanese giants are at the top of the AFC Champions League points table with 13 points in 6 games. They are coming after a penalty win in their last game against Kyoto Sanga. They are led by German gaffer Michael Skibbe, who has led teams like Al Ain, Borussia Dortmund U19 and the Greece national team.
The South Korean outfit, on the other hand, can seal their spot in the knockout rounds with a win in the next game. They are unbeaten in their last three AFC Champions League games. They are led by Kim Gi-dong, who has previously been at the helm of Pohang Steelers and the South Korea U23 side.
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
Matheus Thuler (Vissel Kobe)
The Brazilian defender has played for Flamengo and Montpellier before making a move to Vissel Kobe in 2023. He has been a rock-solid presence in the back for the Japanese giants and will be eyeing yet another clean sheet in the next game against Seoul.
Cho Young-wook (FC Seoul)
The South Korean player has previously represented Gimcheon Sangmu. He arrived in South Korea with a lot of hope and expectations. He has played in four ACL Elite games this season but has yet to deliver any output.
Expect him to be motivated in this game.
Match Facts
- Vissel Kobe are currently at the top of the AFC Champions League points table.
- This will be the first-ever meeting between these two sides.
- FC Seoul are unbeaten in their last three ACL games.
Vissel Kobe vs FC Seoul: Betting Tips and Odds
- Vissel Kobe to win
- Young-wook to score
- Vissel Kobe 3-2 FC Seoul
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
This will be the first-ever meeting between these two sides.
Predicted Lineups
Vissel Kobe predicted lineup (4-1-2-3)
Maekawa (GK); Sakai, Yamakawa, Thuler, Nagato; Ogihara; Ideguchi, Goke; Muto, Osako, Sasaki
FC Seoul predicted lineup (4-4-2)
Choe (GK); Choi, Seong-Hun, Al Arab, Kim; Jeong, Hwang, Lee, Rodrigues; Seong Hoon, Young-wook
Match Prediction
Both teams are in good form. We expect the home side to clinch a decisive victory against FC Seoul in a high-goal-scoring thriller.
Prediction: Vissel Kobe 3-2 FC Seoul
Telecast Details
India: FanCode
Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah, beIN Sports
Australia: Paramount+
When and where is the Vissel Kobe vs FC Seoul ACL Elite 2025-26 match?
Tuesday, February 10, at the Misaki Park Stadium in Kobe. 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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