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Match details:

AFC Champions League
BG Pathum United FC vs Kitchee SC
Venue: Urawa Komaba Stadium, Saitama, Japan
August 19, 2022
01:30 pm IST

Preview:

BG Pathum United FC and Kitchee SC will face each other in the AFC Champions League at Urawa Komaba Stadium, Saitama in the Round-16 knockout match. Pathum United FC are a Thailand-based club that finished in 2nd place in their domestic league last season. In their last AFC Champions League fixture, they drew against Jeonnam Dragons with a scoreline of 0-0. On the other side, Kitchee SC finished in 1st place in their domestic league with 34 points in 14 matches last season. They have collected one point in the last AFC Champions League match against Vissel Kobe. BG Pathum United FC have an edge in this match but an upset should not be ruled out.

Recent form ( in all competitions):

BG Pathum United FC – WDDWW
Kitchee SC – WWLWD

Probable starting XI:

BG Pathum United FC

Kittipong Phuthawchueak, Victor Cardozo, Andres Tunez, Apisit Sorada, Nakin Wisetchat, Chaowat Veerachat, Surachat Sareepim, Sumnaya Purisal, Pathompol Charoenrattanapirom, Diogo Santo, Chatree Chimtalay.

Kitchee SC

Paulo Cesar; Shinichi Chan, Sean Ka Keung Tse, Helio Goncalves, Beto; Tayo Akande, Matthew Orr, Cleiton, Ruslan Mingazov, Tsz-Chun Law; Dejan Damjanovic.

Top picks:

Pathompol Charoenrattanapirom: Pathompol has been a consistent performer for the side, scoring two goals and two assists this season in the AFC Champions League. In the match against Buriram United, he scored a beautiful goal. His recent form is good and he will be high on confidence. His versatility and consistency make him a strong captaincy option.

Surachat Sareepim: Surachat is another class player from BG Pathum United FC who can change the game. In his match against United City FC, he made two assists in the AFC Champions League. With this important fixture in line, he will look to play a vital role.

Captain and vice-captain options:

Pathompol Charoenrattanapirom
Surachat Sareepim
Dejan Damjanovic
Diogo Santo

Fantasy team:

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