The big picture

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

Newcastle Jets are 0–4 in AFC Champions League Elite 2026-27, averaging 1.5 goals for and 4.8 against.

Form

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

Newcastle Jets have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Perth Glory 1–2.

Newcastle Jets have lost their last four.

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 Vissel Kobe, watch Ren Komatsu (0.7 goals a game in 2026-27) and Yuya Kuwasaki (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

For Newcastle Jets, watch Patrick Wood (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Nikolaos Vergos (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

At Kobe Wing Stadium

Vissel Kobe have won 13 of their last 18 at Kobe Wing Stadium.

What the numbers say

On form, Vissel Kobe have the edge.