Ulsan vs Ventforet Kofu Prediction: Ulsan Meets Worthy Opposition

The rigors of the AFC resumed with Ulsan Hyundai clashing antlers against the Japanese side, Ventforet Kofu. The significant preference is the hosting outfit, which doubles as the K League giants. Ventforet Kofu is a side that has cleared all doubts as they battled the best of China, Australia, and others who were thought to be heavily preferred over them.

Ulsan Hyundai

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

Ulsan's journey to the Round Of 16 has been perilous, fighting off BG Pathum United 3-1 in the first round and falling to defeat in the second round against Kawasaki Frontale. The side pushed to the third round in a faceoff against Malaysian side Johor Darul Tazim with a narrow aggregate scoreline of 4-3. They repeated a 3-1 victory against Thai side Bangkok Glass Pathum Unitedmbefore rounding up the group stage with a recumbent 2-2 stalemate against Kawasaki Frontale, who defeated them in the second round. 

Ventforet Kofu

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

Rebuffing Australian side Melbourne City to stalemates in the initial and penultimate group stage period, they pushed their luck against the Chinese side Zhejiang in a 4-3 aggregate scoreline. They were extremely impressive against the Thai League side, Buriram United, whom they squashed at home and away with an eventual 4-2 scoreline on aggregate. Their place in the Roud of 16 is far from a fluke, having bulldozed their way through overwhelming opposing squads. Ventforethave shown spirit in the tournament, and with the way the team forges on, Ulsan may be getting the end of the stick at full-time.

Expert Betting Tips

If Ulsan slips, Ventforet possesses a proximate cause to open the scoring. However, Consider the following tips ahead of this fixture:

• A BTTS - Yes will also be an interesting alternative for 1.83 odds (1xbet).
• Although it looks like both sides have relatively equal chances of domination, Ulsan, the Hyundai giants, would have an overwhelming preference, despite Ventforet's imposing threat. We envisage a lot of corners, with Bet365 edging Over nine corners at 2.10 odds.
• Ulsan has never faced Ventforet, but the data ahead of this clash indicates lot of attacking plays. Our last option for this fixture would be for over 2.5 goals at 1.62 odds.