Vissel Kobe — Melbourne City : Match Preview and Prediction for October 01,2025

Vissel Kobe’s Strong Form

Vissel Kobe has been showcasing exceptional strength this season. Remarkably, the team is still actively competing in the Emperor’s Cup. They maintain excellent standing in the Japanese Championship and had a very positive start in the .

Recent Performance Analysis

One of Vissel Kobe’s few recent setbacks was their exit from the League Cup, where they were eliminated by Yokohama, a team currently in the relegation zone. However, the team continues its impressive run in the Japanese Championship, holding second place with a strong chance of winning the title. At home, Vissel Kobe is formidable, having secured victories in 10 out of 17 matches played. Their opening match in the was remarkably straightforward, as they convincingly defeated Shanghai Port away, despite Shanghai Port currently leading the Chinese Championship.

Melbourne City’s Recent Struggles

Last season, the A-League final was an all-Melbourne affair, though it didn’t feature many goals. Melbourne City, with a decent squad, managed to win. However, much has changed within the team in recent months.

Squad Changes and Poor Start

Melbourne City has sold several key players, and their new acquisitions haven’t proven very successful. The team barely played any friendly matches and even suffered an immediate defeat in a cup tie against a state league team. Consequently, not much positive could be expected from these internal changes. Their inaugural match against Hiroshima was a complete disaster. Vidmar’s side failed to register a single shot on target against the Japanese team, and their defense displayed significant vulnerabilities.