Stadium: Gangneung Stadium
Time: 20.10.2024. 09:00
The Kodiaks are pitched against the Cheetahs of FC Seoul as the Playoffs in the Championship category kick-off. Despite the seeming superiority of Gangwon FC in the rankings, the previous head-to-head stats dictate an opposite event turnout, with Seoul championing recent clashes.
Receive Your Registration Bonus!Gangwon FC (3rd)
Recent Form: D-L-L-D-W
Formation: 5-4-1
The Kodiaks of Gangwon have two stalemates, two losses and one win in the last five league games – a testament to the team’s instability in recent displays.
Their winless spell was broken against the Incheon Cranes in the 3-1 outcome, unexpected by the overconfident visitors who expected too much from Stefan Mugosa.
At the Gangneung, they have been spotless, staying unbeaten in the last five games, where they have taken three wins and two stalemates.
Sang Heon Lee is expected to step in with flying colours, with excellent press from the left wing, playing false 9 when the striker cuts deeper into opposition territory.
FC Seoul (5th)
Recent Form: D-L-D-W-L
Formation: 4-2-3-1
The Cheetahs of Seoul were a tad unfortunate in their last league brawl against Gwangju FC, who beat them down to a 3-1 scoreline shortly before the Nations League break.
The last five games in the league registered two stalemates, one win and two losses, with the team showing more vital spirit away from home, where they have accrued two wins, two stalemates and one loss.
Ex-Premier League star Jesse Lingard is expected to drive his team attack with his excellent playmaking and highly pressing critical game attributes, making his teammates rely on him as the team’s talismanic anchor player.
H2H ANALYSIS (LAST FIVE MEETINGS)
Seoul has beaten Gangwon four times in the last four meetings, with a stalemate ringing on one occasion- with four games producing less than three goals.
Expert Betting Tips
Seoul has proven to be one team the Kodiaks perpetually struggle against. While a paradigm shift is expected from this clash, We do not necessarily expect goals. Our best picks are:
- U 2.5 at 1.78 odds from Bet365.
- A BTTS at 1.68 odds from Betway.
- A stalemate at 3.35 odds from 1xbet