The big picture

Cong An Ha Noi are 1–2–1 in AFC Champions League Elite 2026-27, averaging 1 goals for and 1.8 against.

Vissel Kobe are 4–0 in AFC Champions League Elite 2026-27, averaging 2 goals for and 0.8 against.

Form

Cong An Ha Noi have won one of their last four and most recently drew with Kyoto Sanga 0–0.

Vissel Kobe have won three of their last five and most recently beat Ratchaburi 3–2.

Vissel Kobe arrive on a 3-game winning streak.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For Cong An Ha Noi, watch Brayan Perea (0.8 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Léo Artur (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).

For Vissel Kobe, watch Ren Komatsu (0.7 goals a game in 2026-27) and Erik (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

What the numbers say

On form, Vissel Kobe have the edge.