Johor Darul Ta’zim faces Buriram United in ACLE clash

Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) and Buriram United are set to face each other in the AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim. The upcoming match follows a competitive history between the two Southeast Asian giants. In their previous six encounters, Buriram United has held the advantage with three wins, two draws, and one victory for JDT.

JDT enters the match with several new additions to their squad, including Dani Bolt, Kevin Medina, Shahab Zahedi, Carlos Akapo, and Brad Tapp. Buriram United’s new manager, Mario Silva, has expressed confidence in his team's collective strength despite limited physical training time due to a dense match schedule. Silva noted that his preparations have relied heavily on video analysis and detailed tactical study to prepare for JDT’s high-quality roster.