Greetings to all football fans! We are pleased to offer you a live online broadcast of the Vissel Kobe vs Ulsan match as part of the Asia - AFC Champions League Elite tournament.
Match events:
| Y. Osako Goal Disallowed - offside | 11' | |||
| Thuler | 40' | |||
| 57' | Baek In-Woo | |||
| Jean Patric (1 - 0) Assist: Y. Kuwasaki | 58' | |||
| 59' | Lee Chung-Yong / Baek In-Woo | |||
| 66' | D. Lee / Lee Jin-Hyun | |||
| 67' | Marcao / Heo Yool | |||
| Y. Muto / Jean Patric | 71' | |||
| Y. Honda / K. Nagato | 71' | |||
| R. Hirose / T. Miyashiro | 85' | |||
| R. Komatsu / Y. Osako | 90+2' |
Welcome to the live broadcast of a key group stage match in the AFC Champions League Elite, where Japan's Vissel Kobe hosts South Korea's Ulsan at Misaki Park Stadium. This is a showdown between two contenders for the top spot in the group, promising a tense and spectacular encounter.
Kick-off: November 5, 2025, 10:00 UTC (13:00 MSK) Stadium: Misaki Park Stadium, Kobe Competition: AFC Champions League EliteVissel Kobe vs Ulsan: Match Preview
Both teams have had a successful start to the tournament, however, Ulsan currently leads the group standings with a one-point advantage over Vissel Kobe after three rounds. The Japanese club has experienced a dip in form recently, going winless in their last four games across all competitions. In their last J.League fixture, Vissel Kobe squandered a 2-0 lead, drawing 2-2 with Albirex Niigata. In contrast, Ulsan was on a three-match unbeaten streak before a recent 3-1 loss to Anyang. The head-to-head history consists of just two matches, with each team winning on the road.
Team Form and Analysis
Vissel Kobe
Despite their current slump, Vissel Kobe remains a formidable force, especially at home. The team is unbeaten in their last seven home matches, winning five and keeping six clean sheets. The Japanese side boasts the most potent attack in the Champions League, having scored 7 goals in three games. However, their defense is a concern, having conceded six goals in their last two games. In attack, all eyes will be on veteran forward Yuya Osako, who scored a brace in the last league match.
Ulsan
The Ulsan Tigers are known for their solid defense, having conceded only two goals in the current Champions League campaign, which is one of the best records in the competition. However, the South Korean club has struggled significantly in away matches, failing to win on the road since May. In their last Champions League outing, the team secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Official lineups will be confirmed one hour before kick-off.
- Vissel Kobe (4-1-2-3): Maekawa; Sakai, Yamakawa, Thuler, Hatsuse; Ogihara; Saito, Ideguchi; Muto, Osako, Miyashiro.
- Ulsan (4-2-3-1): Jo Hyeon-woo; Seol Young-woo, Kim Young-gwon, Hwang Seok-ho, Lee Myung-jae; Ko Seung-beom, Lee Chung-yong; Um Won-sang, Lee Dong-gyeong, Kelvin; Joo Min-kyu.
Match Prediction by tutsport.net
Despite their recent setbacks, Vissel Kobe appears to be the favorite in this home fixture. Their strong home record and high-scoring attack should be key factors. Ulsan is defensively solid, but their poor away form could prove to be an insurmountable obstacle.
- Main Prediction: Vissel Kobe to Win. The Japanese club will be eager to bounce back in front of their home fans and end their winless streak. The home advantage and Ulsan's away struggles favor the hosts.
- Total Goals Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Vissel Kobe scores a lot in the Champions League but has also been conceding lately. Given the attacking prowess of the home side and both teams' desire to top the group, a high-scoring game can be expected.