LiontipsBuriram United vs Kobe. Asian Champions League Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Buriram United remains the strongest team in Thailand. Last season, the team won its third title in a row, beating its closest competitor by eight points. The current Thai championship draw has also started off well for the hosts - in the first three rounds, the team won big victories over Chiangrai United (5:0), Honkaen United (3:0) and Nakhon Pathom (3:0). In the fourth match, the team still lost points, drawing goalless with Port MTI. Despite this, United remained in first place in the table.
Disqualifications and injuries
All players are in action.
Interesting trends for betting
Buriram United have not conceded a goal in four games in a row
The hosts have not lost the second half in their last eight matches
Estimated composition
Etheridge - Kim, Dougall, Hemviboon - Coles, Sukjitthammakul, Boonmathan, Tabinas - Lucas Crispim, Bissoli, Jaded
Current form
Kobe is third in the Japanese J. League, but is only three points behind the top spot. The team continues to compete in the Japan Cup, where they will soon play in the quarterfinals. In their last three matches of the championship, the visitors won against Sagan Tosu (2:0), Fukuoka (2:0) and Cerezo Osaka (2:1).
Disqualifications and injuries
All players are ready for the upcoming match.
Interesting trends for betting
Kobe's unbeaten streak now extends to six games
In each of the last three matches, the visitors scored two goals
Estimated composition
Maekawa - Hirose, Yamakaya, Tuler, Hatsuse - Ideguchi, Ogihara, Ide - Muto, Osako, Miyashiro.
Trends
Bet Exact score 0:2
The visitors have won two of their last three games with this score.
9.00Bet At least one team will not score
This bet has played in the last four matches of the hosts
2.20Bet: Kobe wins in the first half
The last five matches of the visitors have followed this scenario
2.40Tip and bets
The hosts are champions of Thailand, but the level of teams in Japan is much higher. In the last Champions League, Buriram United suffered two defeats from Kofu from the Japanese second league. We think that one of the leaders of the top division will be able to win away against the Thai club.
Our betting tip is Kobe's victory in 1.88
Bet on total
In recent meetings, both teams have been good in defense. Most likely, in the first match of the Champions League, the opponents will choose a cautious style of play, which means we will not see many goals.
Our prediction is total under 2.5 goals with odds of 2.18
Bet on corners
If "Kobe" plays first number, he will achieve victory not only by the score, but also by other important indicators. This also includes serves from the corner flag.
Our prediction is Asian handicap (-1.5) on "Kobe" for corners with odds of 1.90
