AFC Champions League Elite - Preview: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Kobe: Victory will be Vissel Kobe's only expectation when they host Ratchaburi FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Japan's Vissel are on a run of three consecutive victories while Thailand's Ratchaburi only have a point to their name.

Victory against Daejeon Hana Citizen FC meant Vissel equalled their longest winning run on the continental stage and given their form, another three points look to be on the cards for them.

They are yet to lose against teams from Thailand - having won two and drawn two of their previous meetings - and with Ratchaburi struggling, head coach Michael Skibbe will expect his players to continue their winning run.

The goalless draw with Japan's Kashiwa Reysol halted their two-game losing start but head coach Worrawoot Srimaka admitted his side have much to improve on.

Last week's stalemate meant Ratchaburi are still winless in AFC Champions League Elite after nine games (D3 L6), and unless there is drastic improvement, their campaign will end at the first hurdle.

Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Ratchaburi FC (THA)
Venue: Kobe City Misaki Park Stadium (Kobe)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 19:00 (UTC+9)

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