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

The hosts emerged as the winners in their only battle against Gwangju FC.

Vissel Kobe are all set to host Gwangju FC in the first leg of the AFC Champions League 2024-25 round of 16. The hosts finished in the fifth place in their group stage campaign of ACL this season. On the other hand, Gwangju FC ended their run in the fourth spot. Their decent performances led to their qualification to the round of 16 in the tournament.

Vissel Kobe went on to win four matches out of the seven matches played during the group stage. They lost two games and one of their games ended in a draw. They have already defeated the visitors once this season in the AFC Champions League Elite. The Japanese club will be looking to repeat the same.

Due to Gwangju FC’s lacklustre attack, they lost their only match to the hosts. Gwangju FC will be looking to make a comeback. They maintained a good amount of ball possession and passing accuracy, but they surely need to work on their defence and definitely on the attack.

Kick-off:

• Location: Kobe, Japan
• Stadium: Noevir Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, March 5
• Kick-off Time: 15:30 IST/ 10:00 GMT/ 05:00 ET/ 02:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

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

Players to Watch

Taisei Miyashiro (Vissel Kobe)

The hosts will be highly dependent on the Japanese midfielder. Taisei Miyashiro scored a goal in the only contest against Gwangju FC. He will be looking to score a goal or two. This time the stakes are high as it is a round of 16 contest.

Jasir Asani (Gwangju FC)

The Albanian forward has scored seven goals in seven matches for his side in the AFC Champions League this season. Jasir Asani failed to score for Gwangju FC the last time they took on Vissel Kobe. The Korean side had a poor attack rate. Jasir Asani will have to step up and look to do some damage to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• This will be the second-ever meeting between Vissel Kobe and Gwangju FC.
• Vissel Kobe are winless in their last five matches in all competitions.
• Gwangju FC are undefeated in their last eight matches across all competitions.

Vissel Kobe vs Gwangju FC: Betting Tips and Odds

• Vissel Kobe to win @6/11 Spreadex
• Goals over 2.5 @9/10 10bet
• Taisei Miyashiro to score

Injury and Team News

Powell Obinna Obi received a red card in the previous ACL game for Vissel Kobe and will not be in action.

All of the squad members for Gwangju FC are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Vissel Kobe won: 1

Gwangju FC: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Ubong (GK); Motoyama, Iwanami, Hidaka, Koike; Yamauchi, Saito; Hashimoto, Miyashiro, Hamasaki; Tominaga

Gwangju FC predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Kyeong-min (GK); Kim, Ahn Young-Kyu, Jo Seong-Kwon, Gwon Seong-Yoon; Asani, Kang, Tae-Jun, Hwang; Shin, Oh Hu-Seong

Match Prediction

Vissel Kobe have already defeated Gwangju FC once this season. The hosts are likely to defeat the visitors once again as they look to take advantage in the round of 16 first-leg fixture.

Prediction: Vissel Kobe 2-1 Gwangju FC

Telecast Details

India: Fancode, Sports 18

UK: Triller TV

Egypt: Bein sports

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