Shanghai Shenhua vs Vissel Kobe Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Nov 2025

Champions League Betting Preview: Shanghai Shenhua vs Vissel Kobe

Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua host Japanese J1 league team Vissel Kobe, with kick-off set for 07:15 on Wednesday 26 November.

We’ll back Shanghai Shenhua +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and split our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they clash with Vissel Kobe. A victory delivers a nice payout at -106 although a draw would still mean a return.

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Shanghai Shenhua got the win in their last game. It was a 3-1 Super League away triumph at Tianjin Olympic Sports Centre when meeting Tianjin Jinmen Tiger. Leonid Slutsky's team recorded just 39% possession and had seven shots on target, with Luis Asue, Xi Wu and Andre Luis scoring one goal apiece.

Vissel Kobe played out a 1-1 J1 League draw in their previous game. This was on their travels to Panasonic Stadium Suita, with Gamba Osaka the opponents. The Cows had 49% possession and managed six shots on goal, with Daiju Sasaki finding the net.

In the last Champions League round, Shenhua were beaten 3-1 away to Johor Darul Ta'zim, with Vissel getting a 1-0 win when hosting Ulsan HD.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Shenhua beat Vissel in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 4-2 scoreline at home.

AFC Champions League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Vissel Kobe	6	4	1	1	12	6	6	12:6	13
11	Shanghai S.	6	1	1	4	5	9	-4	5:9	4

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Confirmed Lineups

Shanghai Shenhua confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Yaxiong Bao (GK), Wilson Manafa, Shenglong Jiang, Chenjie Zhu, Shinichi Chan, Joao Carlos Teixeira, Xi Wu, Tianyi Gao, Luis Asue, Andre Luis, Saulo Mineiro.

Vissel Kobe confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Shuichi Gonda (GK), Nanasei Iino, Tetsushi Yamakawa, Yuki Honda, Katsuya Nagato, Yosuke Ideguchi, Yuya Kuwasaki, Haruya Ide, Daiju Sasaki, Yuya Osako, Koya Yuruki.

Shanghai Shenhua vs Vissel Kobe Prediction & Betting Tips

Gear up for Shanghai Shenhua vs Vissel Kobe with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

Shanghai Shenhua +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at odds of -106. The home team should be able to avoid defeat in this Champions League clash and we’re optimistic that they can land a win.

Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest Champions League form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.

Key Shanghai Shenhua vs Vissel Kobe Champions League & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shenhua in 7 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shenhua in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shenhua in 18 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vissel in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vissel in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vissel in 11 of their last 20 games on the road.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 51.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Shenhua 2 - 1 Vissel

You can secure odds of +700 that Shenhua are able to land a 2-1 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Shanghai Shenhua vs Vissel Kobe Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Vissel Kobe are the shortest price to win this Champions League clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 47% probability due to their +115 betting odds. The market suggests that Shanghai Shenhua are least likely to win at +200.

It sometimes pays to take the Draw No Bet option meaning there’s a safety net if the game ends all square. Vissel can be backed at -172 or alternatively Shenhua are on offer at +118.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -192 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+200

X

+245

2

+115

Half-Time Result

1

+240

X

+143

2

+160

Double Chance

1X

-164

12

-400

X2

-313

Draw No Bet

1

+118

2

-172

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-119

2 Hcp -0.25

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-159

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+128

Latest Champions League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Shanghai Shenhua Stats

Vissel Kobe Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 7.33 corners awarded and 3.67 corners conceded in the last 6 matches
• An average of 7.88 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 8 home matches
• An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 6 matches
• An average of 11.88 corners awarded in the last 8 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 1 of the last 6 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 8 home matches

Corners

• An average of 7.33 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 6 matches
• An average of 4.63 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 8 away matches
• An average of 11.33 corners awarded in the last 6 matches
• An average of 10.13 corners awarded in the last 8 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 2 of the last 6 matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 8 away matches

Possession

• An average of 53.83% possession in the last 6 matches
• An average of 53.88% possession in the last 8 home matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 6 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 8 home matches

Possession

• An average of 44.33% possession in the last 6 matches
• An average of 51.75% possession in the last 8 away matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 6 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 8 away matches

Shanghai Shenhua vs Vissel Kobe Lineups & Team News

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