Buriram United vs Vissel Kobe Prediction and Betting Tips | 17th September 2024

Buriram United will play host to Vissel Kobe at Chang Arena in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday. Both teams are heading into this clash in good shape.

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Buriram United won the 2023–24 Thai League 1 to book their place in the AFC Champions League Elite. They are making their 11th appearance in the continental competition. In the previous edition, the hosts finished bottom of Group H and were unable to progress to the round of 16. It is expected to be their initial objective for this campaign.

Thunder Castle got off to a flying start in the 2024–25 Thai League 1, as they aim to defend their title with success. They have won five games out of six, drawing once. They sit atop the table on 16 points ahead of matchday seven. Both teams are meeting each other for the first time, with Buriram United hoping to extend their four-game unbeaten streak.

Vissel Kobe won Japan’s top-flight J1 League in 2023 to earn qualification for the AFC Champions League Elite – for the third time. The visitors last participated in the competition in 2022, when they ran an impressive campaign only to crash out in the quarterfinals against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.

Ushi continue their domestic title push, with four games to spare. They sit third with 55 points, trailing the top spot by three and the second by one point. Vissel Kobe are unbeaten in their last six matches. They will head for Tuesday’s clash on the back of four straight wins in all competitions, scoring seven goals against one conceded.

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Buriram United vs Vissel Kobe Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Buriram United have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches at home.
• Buriram United boast seven wins in their last 10 matches, drawing once and losing twice.
• Buriram United have scored 12 goals and conceded two in their last five matches in all competitions.
• Vissel Kobe have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches on the road.
• Buriram United have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches while Vissel Kobe have won four times and drawn once. Form Guide: Buriram United – D-W-W-W-L, Vissel Kobe – W-W-W-W-D.

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Buriram United vs Vissel Kobe Prediction

Buriram United have a good home record and will be keen to open their continental campaign in a bright fashion in front of local supporters.

Vissel Kobe will put their faith in Yuya Osako once more as they head for this meeting. The forward boasts 10 goals in the top flight so far.

Buriram United are the favorites based on form and home advantage.

Prediction: Buriram United 2-1 Vissel Kobe

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Buriram United vs Vissel Kobe Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Buriram United to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Buriram United to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Vissel Kobe to score - Yes