Miguel Solomons
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On Tuesday, November 5, we’ll see an AFC Champions League match between Vissel Kobe and Gwangju, kicking off at 11:00 Central European Time. My recommended bet is on the winner of this game.
Vissel Kobe
The Japanese team has made a solid start to their AFC Champions League campaign, remaining unbeaten in the first three matches. They opened with a draw against Buriram United, followed by two consecutive victories. First, Kobe defeated Shandong Taishan 2-1 at home, and in the third round, they claimed a 2-0 away win against Ulsan Hyundai.
Besides their strong performance in the AFC Champions League, Kobe is also competing for the championship in the J1 League. With a recent win, Kobe climbed to the top of the domestic standings, though their main competitor has a game in hand and could overtake them. Three rounds remain in the Japanese league, which will ultimately decide the championship.
Gwangju
The Korean team has started their AFC Champions League season even stronger, securing three wins in three matches. Gwangju convincingly beat Yokohama Mariners 3-1, narrowly defeated Kawasaki Frontale 1-0, and won against Johor Darul Ta'zim 3-1 in the previous round. Gwangju is the only team in the East Zone of the AFC Champions League with three wins.
However, their domestic league performance has been less impressive, as they failed to make the top six and are currently in the relegation group. With 45 points after 36 rounds, Gwangju sits in eighth place in the K-League standings. Their domestic season is beyond saving, so their focus is heavily on the AFC Champions League.
Match Facts
- Kobe has won their last three matches in a row.
- Kobe has won six of their last seven home games.
Predicted Lineups
- Vissel Kobe: Maekawa; Sakai, Yamakawa, Tuler, Honda; Ideguchi, Ogihara, Miyashiro; Muto, Osako, Muto
- Gwangju: Kyung-min; Jin-ho, J. Kwon, Jun-su, Min-ki; Asani, Park Tae-jun, J.em, Lee; Min-seo, Hu-sung
Head-to-Head
This will be the first-ever meeting between Kobe and Gwangju.
Prediction
Gwangju has shown strong form in the AFC Champions League, but the same can’t be said about their domestic season. Kobe is performing well in both competitions, making the Japanese team the favorite in this matchup. My bet is on Kobe to win, with odds of 1.6.
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