TIPS - Vissel Kobe VS Ulsan HD FC

[(Vissel Kobe) Strength]:
1. Vissel Kobe have performed well in this AFC Champions League Elite so far, achieving a record of 2 wins and 1 loss, ranking second in the East Zone.
2. Vissel Kobe have been stable at home recently, achieving 4 wins and 2 draws in all competitions. In 6 home games, they have kept 5 clean sheets.
3. Vissel Kobe have been performing steadily in attack recently. They have scored 8 goals in the past 6 matches, averaging more than 1 goal per game.
4. Vissel Kobe and Ulsan HD FC have met twice in the AFC Champions League Elite, achieving one win and one draw. In October last year, they defeated Ulsan HD FC 2-0.

[(Vissel Kobe) Weakness]:
1. Vissel Kobe have suffered a dip in recent form, but they still have a chance to win the championship. To prepare for the crucial league match at the weekend, they may rotate the squad for this game, so their determination remains questionable.
2. Vissel Kobe's recent performance has been quite inconsistent. They have failed to win in four consecutive matches, with only two draws and two losses.
3. Vissel Kobe were winless in their last 6 games in AH and lost all of their last 4 games in AH.

[(Ulsan HD FC) Strength]:
1. Ulsan HD FC have performed outstandingly in this AFC Champions League Elite, remaining unbeaten with two wins and one draw so far, topping the East Zone.

[(Ulsan HD FC) Weakness]:
1. Ulsan HD FC still face significant relegation risk in the K League 1 relegation group. With every point crucial in their upcoming league matches, they are likely to rotate heavily for this AFC Champions League Elite away game against Vissel Kobe, casting doubt on their determination.
2. Ulsan HD FC's performance in the league has been extremely poor. After losing away to FC Anyang in the last round, they have not won in the last two rounds. Currently, they are only two points ahead of the relegation zone, and their situation for avoiding relegation is very dangerous.
3. Ulsan HD FC's away performance is extremely poor. They have failed to win in their last 10 away games across all competitions, only managing 4 draws and 6 losses.
4. Ulsan HD FC have been performing poorly in defense recently, conceding 8 goals in the past 5 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game.
5. Ulsan HD FC have failed to win in their last two encounters with Vissel Kobe, achieving only one draw and one loss and scoring just one goal. They do not have an advantage in their head-to-head record.
6. Ulsan HD FC won only 4 of their last 10 games in AH and won only 1 of their last 10 away games in AH.

[Tips]:
Vissel Kobe are currently in a critical phase of their domestic title race. Despite this, they have remained consistent in the AFC Champions League Elite.

In the previous round, they showed great resilience by fighting back from three goals down to draw level with Gangwon FC away from home. Although they ultimately suffered a stoppage-time defeat, their performance demonstrated a serious approach to the AFC Champions League Elite.

Despite their impressive run in the AFC Champions League Elite, Ulsan HD FC are facing a precarious situation in their domestic league, battling relegation. With every point being crucial in their upcoming league fixtures, they simply cannot afford to divert their focus.

Therefore, a significant rotation of the starting lineup is highly likely for their match against Vissel Kobe. Coupled with their already poor away form, it is difficult to expect a strong performance from them in this game.

The AH line is in favor of the home side.

So Vissel Kobe are expected to win at home.

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