Pohang will, however, head into the tie with a spring in their step after defeating Ulsan HD 3-1 in the Korean FA Cup final on Saturday.

They will be desperate to carry that form into the tie against Vissel, with Pohang struggling with consistency on the continental stage with a return of two wins against three defeats.

Vissel Kobe's bid for a second successive J1 League title suffered a setback following their 1-1 draw with Kashiwa Reysol on Saturday, with saw Sanfrecce Hiroshima drawing within a point of them with one match remaining.

With the Japanese domestic season to conclude on Sunday, Vissel head coach Takayuki Yoshida may consider resting players but this could backfire with the Japanese side leading the east Zone standings by just a point.

Venue: Steelyard (Pohang)

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