Pohang Steelers vs Gangwon Prediction: Tensions Would Run High In This Game!

The Kodiaks of Gangwon pitch their tents at the Pohang Steel Yard in anticipation of Round 23’s thrill, with the two sides confident of sound results as Gangwon’s victory last week against Gwangju coincides with Ulsan’s title-saving tie against Suwon City. Since the two sides move the ball around impressively, we expect multiple goal celebrations in this game, which is deemed very physical.

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

The Steelers are unbeaten in the last five games, with two wins and three stalemates, taking into cognizance the previous week’s 3-3 stalemate in the six-goal encounter against Incheon United. Pohang prides itself on its stellar home record, where it has taken one win and two stalemates in the last three games at the Yard across the league and the FA Cup. Last week’s encounter against Daegu FC saw the midfielders in blazing form, threatening fire and haze on the DGB Bank Park Boys, who paid them back in exact coins.

This week, Coach Ta Hae Park resumes new tactics on his 4-4-2 lineup, which, although it opens the opposition for chances, leaves them vulnerable at the defense. Yun Sang Hong is the player under close observance, with his incisive passes guaranteed to upset the Kodaiks backline.

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

Although the Kodiaks have three wins in the last five games, this fixture against Pohang Steelers is tipped to go against the side, despite Gangwon’s attacking prowess - evident in the previous five league games, where they have scored eight goals.

The Kodiaks have been average on the road, picking three wins and two losses far from home. Han Min Jung was outstanding in the game against Gwangju, lurking on the shoulders of the last man while free-roaming, waiting for his chance.

The last five meetings between the sides reeled out in two Pohang Steelers victories and three stalemates. Four BTTS and three Under 2.5 total match goals.

The two sides are conversant with the goal, and while Pohang Steelers is deemed the stronger side, the Kodiaks would put up firm resistance to frustrate their lights. What do we think?

• A BTTS at 1.70 odds from Betway.
• Over 2.5 total match goal tally at 1.85 odds from Bet365.
• A win for Pohang Steelers at 1.91 odds from 1xbet.