Our Vissel Kobe vs Chengdu Rongcheng Prediction: 1-0
Vissel Kobe vs Chengdu Rongcheng in the AFC Champions League Elite is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday December 9, 2025. Vissel Kobe’s home form gives them the edge, and a single goal could be enough to earn them a 1-0 victory over Chengdu Rongcheng.
This Vissel Kobe vs Chengdu Rongcheng prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Vissel Kobe's Last Match – Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe will look to get back on track following a 1-3 Japan FA Cup loss against Machida Zelvia on November 22. In that match, Vissel Kobe recorded 66% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Machida Zelvia | 34% | 0 (3) | - | 0 |
 Vissel Kobe | 66% | 0 (1) | - | 0 |
Chengdu Rongcheng's Last Match – Chengdu Rongcheng vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Chengdu Rongcheng will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 AFC Champions League Elite stalemate against Sanfrecce Hiroshima on November 25. In that match, Chengdu Rongcheng saw 42% of the ball and created 5 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chengdu Rongcheng | 42% | 5 (5) | 1.18 | 26 |
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 58% | 3 (2) | 1.07 | 62 |
Vissel Kobe vs Chengdu Rongcheng Stats
Key Stats
| Vissel Kobe | Chengdu Rongcheng | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.17 | Attacking Strength | 0.44 |
| 0.37 | Defence Strength | 0.55 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Vissel Kobe are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Chengdu Rongcheng average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.