JOHOR DARUL T VS VISSEL KOBE - ASIA: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, GROUP STAGE MATCH PREVIEW
ASIA: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, GROUP STAGE MATCH DETAILS: JOHOR DARUL T VS VISSEL KOBE
As Johor Darul T prepare to host Vissel Kobe on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 13:15, this ASIA: Champions League, Group Stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
JOHOR DARUL T PREVIEW IN ASIA: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, GROUP STAGE
Johor Darul T, currently 7th in the standings with 8 points from 7 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 5 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
VISSEL KOBE PREVIEW IN ASIA: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, GROUP STAGE
Vissel Kobe, sitting 1st with 16 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 3 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR JOHOR DARUL T VS VISSEL KOBE
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In their previous league match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Johor Darul T recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Zubiaurre, Silva, Glauder, Israfilov, Parra, Arribas, Figueiredo, Fazail, Nene, Guilherme, Jairo. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Vissel Kobe's last outing came against FC Seoul, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-4-2 system.
Their starting XI featured Gonda, Caetano, Thuler, Nduka, Sakai, Diego, Ideguchi, Ogihara, Muto, Sasaki, Goke. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.
Looking ahead, Johor Darul T are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Johor Darul T and Vissel Kobe are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR JOHOR DARUL T VS VISSEL KOBE
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Johor Darul T's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Vissel Kobe's games average 2.9 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 29% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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