Stadium: Pohang Steel Yard
Time: 22.09.2024. 10:30
The explosive state of the top region of the K League 1 table sizzles with third-place Pohang Steelers knocking against the Kodiaks of Gangwon in the second matchday of Round 31. The last meeting between the sides was on Pohang’s turf, and they had a 2-0 victory. Can they achieve that against this time, or will the Kodiaks pull tricks from their sleeves?
Receive Your Registration Bonus!Pohang Steelers(6th)
Recent Form: L-L-L-L-L
Formation: 5-3-2
Pohang Steelers have been woeful in the last five league games, losing all to their counterparts. The 2-0 loss to Ulsan Hyundai the previous week was a revealing factor of their poor midfield coordination.
Their last four games on their home turf produced three losses and one victory. Scorer in the AFC defeat to Shenhua Jorge Teixeira would be required to help his team to the worst case of parity if a victory seems out of bounds.
Gangwon FC (3rd)
Recent Form: W-W-L-D-L
Formation: 4-4-2
The Kodiaks continue to pull through the league, hoping to finish in a respectable spot after incessant but unsuccessful trials at the top spot. With two wins, two losses and a stalemate in the last five league games, the Kodiaks continue to persevere for points, against all odds.
Their major point drops have been away from home, with the last five games producing three losses, one win and a stalemate.
All eyes would be on defender Gi-Hyuk Lee who does exceedingly well on ground duels, and sometimes maintains form in the right midfield and wing. In extreme cases, he avails himself as a defensive midfielder, providing extra resources for his team in the cases of a counterattack.
H2H ANALYSIS (LAST THREE MEETINGS)
The last three meetings between the sides registered two Pohang victories and a stalemate. While Two of these games produced less than three goals, two cases also ended with a BTTS.
Pohang Steelers vs Gangwon FC
| Teams | Position | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Points |
| Gangwon FC | 3 | 53 | 46 | 51 |
| Pohang Steelers | 6 | 47 | 49 | 44 |
Expert Betting Tips
Struggling Pohang would be optimistic to pick points against the Kodiaks. We would expect goals in this game, by virtue of desperate measures. Our best picks are:
- O 2.5 at 1.80 odds from Bet365
- A BTTS at 1.61 odds from Betway
- A win for Pohang Steelers at 2.64 odds from 1xbet
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