Jeju United vs Pohang Steelers Prediction: The Men Of Steel Should Steal Victory

Pohang Steelers leave the Yard to Jeju Island as they boot camp against the Yukong Elephants ahead of Round 23. The two sides refused to step aside for the other in the last direct meeting, which ended in a 1-1 gridlock. With dynamics playing out hugely in the teams’ recent positioning, this fixture comes with the thrilling sensation of who, at full-time, has gained what it takes to beat the other side. Would it be the stubborn Jeju United Elephants or the ever-troublesome steelmen from Pohang’s Yard?

Recent Form: L-W-L-W-L

Jeju United fell to the icy hands of loss last week against the Green Warriors of Jeonbuk Hyundai despite registering a goal on the scoresheet. In five recent games, they have registered three losses and two wins - courtesy of respective victories against Incheon United and FC Seoul.

Five home games registered three wins and two losses, striking the side as one with home pride, especially as their defeats were very narrow - a one-goal deficit in both cases.

Jeju’s 3-4-3 formation against Jeonbuk last week came up short, seeing how the side conceded two goals after the rush to register on the scoreboard after the initial blow of the whistle.

League Form: W-D-W-D-W

The Pohang Steelers continue to force their way through the league, with three wins and two stalemates earning them a temporary peek at the top. Pohang’s careful cruise through the month fails to be omitted by pundits, seeing how the squad meandered through the wiles of dominating offence of Incheon United, Jeoinbuk Hyundai, Ulsan, Daegu, and Gangwon.

Away from the Yard, the Steelers have seized two stalemates, two wins and one loss. Their current opponents have wreaked up a storm in their exploits, and a slip for Pohang would be disastrous - seeing the traction in the top three spots of the table.

As intimidating as the Kodiaks were perceived, Coach Tae Ha Park’s 4-4-2 provided a more tremendous team momentum. Oberdan Alionco took matters into his hands in the game, earning him the player to watch for in this clash.

Pohang has been the better side in the last five meetings, with three wins and two stalemates. Four games ended in a BTTS, with three games producing less than three goals.

This game would be daunting for either side, and the onus is for the visitor to claim full points at full time. Although stalemate was reached the last time the two sides clashed horns, these are our thoughts for this game:

• Under 2.5 at 1.90 odds from Bet365.
• A win for Pohang at 2.31 odds from 1xbet.
• A BTTS-NO at 1.88 odds with Betway