Watch Ulsan Hyundai vs Vissel Kobe in the AFC Champions League Elite
Ulsan lost their last three AFC Champions League Elite matches
This tie takes place at Ulsan Complex Stadium on Wednesday
Tip: Ulsan v Vissel Kobe | Odds |
Vissel Kobe or Draw Double Chance | @1.50 |
Vissel Kobe Win Full-Time Result | @2.60 |
Ulsan Hyundai vs Vissel Kobe Predictions
Vissel Kobe are in great form, particularly on their travels, and I expect the Japanese side to at least avoid defeat on Wednesday.
I'm putting my faith in the visitors to win or draw at Ulsan Complex Stadium.
Ulsan Hyundai failed to win 3 of their last 6 home matches
Ulsan Hyundai lost their last 3 matches (AFC Champions League Elite)
Vissel Kobe won 6 of their last 7 away matches
Vissel Kobe are unbeaten in 9 of their last 10 away matches
Head to Head
Ulsan Hyundai and Vissel Kobe will meet for only the second time on Wednesday. Ulsan claimed a 2-1 extra-time victory in their one previous encounter in this competition four years ago.
Ulsan Hyundai Form
Ulsan returned to action after last week's international break with a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Gimcheon in the KL1 on Saturday. Kim Pan-Gon's men have stumbled in recent weeks, with points dropped in four of their last six matches across all competitions (W2, D2, L2).
Despite recent inconsistencies, the Tigers retain a four-point lead at the summit of the CSL with just four games left to play.
Boasting a strong home record in the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL), Pan-Gon's side won seven and lost only one of their last nine continental matches at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium.
Ulsan Hyundai Team News
Kim Pan-Gon has a fully fit squad available for Wednesday's ACL contest at Gimcheon Stadium.
Japanese forward Ataru Esaka is in contention for a recall to the first XI.
Vissel Kobe Form
Vissel Kobe make the trip to South Korea after their five-game winning run was halted with a 2-0 defeat against Tokyo last weekend. Takayuki Yoshida's men were unbeaten in 12 matches before their surprise setback on Saturday.
The in-form Ushi have enjoyed a superb run of form on their travels, picking up seven wins while losing just one of their last ten away fixtures since the start of July.
The Japanese side have proven a tough side to beat in this competition in recent years. Vissel won five while losing just one of their last nine ACL contests.
Vissel Kobe Team News
Head coach Yoshida has no new injury issues to deal with ahead of the trip to South Korea.
Long-term injured duo Mitsuki Saito and Hotaru Yamaguchi remain unavailable for visitors.