TIPS - Buriram United VS Johor Darul Ta'zim

[(Buriram United F.C.) Strength]:
1. As the opening match of this season's AFC Champions League Elite, Buriram United F.C. will aim to start their campaign with a victory at home, with undeniable motivation.
2. Buriram United F.C.'s foreign forward Guilherme Bissoli scored a brace in the last league match, helping the team secure all three points at home, with a commendable individual performance.
3. Buriram United F.C. defeated PT Prachuap F.C. 2-0 at home in the last league match, achieving an unbeaten record of 4 wins and 1 draw in 5 competitive matches this season, showing excellent form.
4. Buriram United F.C.'s attack is in full force, scoring 13 goals in the last 5 competitive matches, averaging nearly 3 goals per game.
5. Buriram United F.C.'s defense is solid, conceding only 5 goals in the last 5 competitive matches, averaging just 1 goal conceded per game.
6. Buriram United F.C. have a strong home record, winning 6, drawing 3, and losing 1 in their last 10 competitive home matches, with a win rate of 60%. In last season's AFC Champions League Elite, they achieved a respectable record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in 5 home matches.
7. The two teams met three times in last season's AFC Champions League Elite: Buriram United F.C. drew 0-0 with Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. in the league stage; they eliminated their opponents 1-0 over two legs in the Round of 16, marking their first-ever advancement to the AFC Champions League Elite quarter-finals.

[(Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C.) Strength]:
1. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. were eliminated by Buriram United F.C. in the Round of 16 last season and are eager for revenge in this rematch. A win in this opening away match would not only erase the shadow of last season's defeat but also build confidence and accumulate points for the subsequent matches.
2. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. forward Arif Aiman scored a brace in the last league match. In 6 appearances this season, he has contributed 5 goals and 4 assists, making him the absolute core of the team's attack.
3. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. crushed Pulau Penang FA 6-0 in the last league match, winning all 7 competitive matches this season, demonstrating red-hot form.
4. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. has formidable attacking power, scoring 18 goals in the last 5 competitive matches, averaging nearly 4 goals per game.
5. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. performed excellently in defense, conceding only 4 goals in 7 competitive matches this season, with 5 clean sheets.
6. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. have a very strong away record, winning 9 and losing 1 in their last 10 competitive away matches, remaining unbeaten.

[(Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. wingers Alberto Teto and Enzo Lombardo will both miss this match due to injuries, weakening the team's offensive strength.

[Tips]:
Buriram United F.C. performed excellently in the new season, remaining unbeaten in 5 competitive matches.

The team are well-balanced in both offense and defense, and their home form is highly reliable.

Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. have been in even better form this season, winning all 7 matches so far, with outstanding performances in both attack and defense, and a very strong away record.

In their three encounters last season in the AFC Champions League Elite, Buriram United F.C. achieved 1 win and 2 draws, and eliminated Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. in the Round of 16, marking their first-ever quarter-final appearance, giving them some psychological advantage.

However, despite playing at home, they have not received any support from the AH line for this match, indicating a lack of confidence in Buriram United F.C. 3

Therefore, Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. are expected to win!

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