Vissel's season, however, has not gotten off to a good start with the Japanese side winless in four matches.

 

Their final League Stage tie against Shanghai Shenhua ended 4-2 in favour of the China PR side while their defence of the J1 League title has also gotten off to a rocky start.

 

A 1-0 defeat to Avispa Fukuoka on Saturday means the two-time champions have yet win domestically - having settled for draws in their first three matches - and are already seven points behind the early J1 League leaders

Gwangju have started their K League 1 season a little stronger and will face Vissel with the confidence of having defeated Anyang 2-1 on Saturday for their first win after two draws.

 

Vissel won their League Stage tie 2-0 but if tournament debutants Gwangju can get Jasir Asani firing, they will fancy their chances of walking away with good result ahead of the return leg.

Venue: Kobe City Misaki Park Stadium (Kobe)

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