Vissel showed their quality when they ended Korea Republic side Gwangju FC's perfect start to the season with a comprehensive 2-0 win on Matchday Four.

They lifted the Emperor's Cup with a 1-0 win over Gamba Osaka on Saturday and the defending champions hold a three-point lead over Sanfrecce Hiroshima at the top of the J1 League with just two matches remaining.

They will fancy their chances of picking up the three points in their first ever meeting with an Australian side on the continental stage, having registered three victories after opening their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Thailand's Buriram United.

Mark Jackson described Mariners' 2-2 draw on Matchday Four as the best his side have played on the continent so far this season but will know his squad face a really tough test on Tuesday.

The head coach, however, will rally his players with Mariners' desperately needing to pick up points if they are to secure one of the eight knockout stage spots but the Australian champions received a boost after defeating Newcastle Jets 2-1 in their A-League tie on Friday for their first win of the season.

Venue: Kobe City Misaki Park Stadium (Kobe)

Kick-off: Tuesday, 19:00 (UTC+9)