Vissel Kobe vs Al Ahli Preview & Prediction | 2025-25 AFC Champions League Elite | Semi-Final
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The first of this season’s AFC Champions League semi-finals sees Japanese outfit Vissel Kobe taking on defending champions Al Ahli on Monday.
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Vissel Kobe vs Al Ahli prediction
In their quarter-final the other day, Vissel Kobe defeated Qatari outfit Al Sadd on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw in which they came from 3-1 down to take the game into extra-time. The Japanese side have now enjoyed five successive victories across all competitions.
Matthias Jaissle and his Al Ahli side have made into the final four in the defence of their title after defeating Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta’zim by two goals to one, courtesy of a come from behind performance with goals from Franck Kessie and Galeno.
Al Ahli are stumbling through at the moment but they have an abundance of quality and they will be expected to eventually come out on top in a potentially entertaining clash.
Vissel Kobe vs Al Ahli tip: Al Ahli to win & both teams to score