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Vissel Kobe will invite Gwangju to Misaki Park Stadium in the league phase of the AFC Champions League on Tuesday. The visitors have enjoyed a 100% record in the competition and are at the top of the Group A standings. Kobe have two wins in three games and are in second place.
The hosts head into the match on a three-game winning streak across all competitions. They played Jubilo Iwata in the J1 League on Friday and registered a 2-0 home win. Taisei Miyashiro, assisted by Yuya Osako, broke the deadlock in the 47th minute and Tetsushi Yamakawa doubled their lead six minutes later.
The visitors are winless in their last two games, failing to score in both. They met Daejeon Hana Citizen in the K-League playoffs on Saturday and were held to a goalless draw.
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Kobe played Ulsan in their previous outing in the Champions League last month, recording a 2-0 away win. Taisei Miyashiro bagged a second-half brace in that win. Gwangju played Johor Darul Ta'zim FC in their previous outing, recording a 3-1 win. Jasir Asani bagged a three-minute brace and they were helped by Park Jun-heong's own goal late in the second half.
Vissel Kobe vs Gwangju Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams will meet for the first time. The hosts have met South Korean teams six times, with three wins and losses apiece. Gwangju have a 100% record in two meetings against Japanese teams.
- Vissel Kobe have the joint-best defensive record in the Champions League, conceding one goal in three games. The visitors have the best goalscoring record, scoring 11 goals.
- Kobe have suffered just one loss across all competitions since August, with that loss coming at home in the J League last month.
- The visitors have just one win in their last six away games, failing to score in three games in that period.
Vissel Kobe vs Gwangju Prediction
Ushi have won eight of their last nine games in all competitions, scoring at least two goals in seven games in that period. They have suffered just one loss in their last 10 games in the Champions League and will look to build on that record. Interestingly, they have just one win in three home meetings against South Korean teams.
Gwangju have seen a drop in form recently, with just one win in their last four games across all competitions. They have failed to score in their last two games and will look to return to goalscoring ways. They registered an away win over Kawasaki Frontale in their first away meeting against a Japanese team last month and will look to build on that record.
While both teams have been in good touch in the Champions League, Kobe have more experience in the competition. With that in mind and considering their current goalscoring form, the hosts are expected to record a win.
Prediction: Vissel Kobe 2-1 Gwangju
Vissel Kobe vs Gwangju Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Vissel Kobe to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: First Team to Score - Vissel Kobe
Bold Tip: Taisei Miyashiro to score or assist any time - Yes
