Ulsan Hyundai vs Pohang Steelers Prediction: a very difficult match for the Hyundai

Ulsan Hyundai will host struggling Pohang Steelers in the round 31 match of the K League 1. The host will be delighted to play against a struggling Pohang side having won their last match against Suwon Bluewings. Meanwhile, the visitors will hope to get back to winning form after another disappointing midweek match on Tuesday against Suwon FC.

After winning against a difficult Suwon Bluewings, Ulsan Hyundai will come into this game hoping to get another win in order to secure the league early before the season ends. The host have racked up 62 points in 30 matches already this season. With Jeonbuk poor performance in their last 5 league's matches, Ulsan Hyundai has been able to establish a 10 points clear off the second team. However, with 8 matches still left to be played, it is definitely still a long way to go for the home side as they will not want a repeat of last season where Jeonbuk clinched the league with 2 points ahead of them. Therefore, the host will do everything possible not to lose this match even if they find it difficult to get a win. In their last five matches, they have won 3, lost one and drew against Jeju Utd.

Pohang Steelers have fallen behind peak in their last five matches. Despite getting a 4-1 win against Daegu in the last two weeks, they could only bow to Suwon FC early this week. They have lost two matches, two draws, and a win in their last five matches. With the host trying to recover from their poor performance, it might be challenging to do that against a more focused Ulsan Hyundai that has been very good since the beginning of the season. However, Pohang Steelers will have to work hard not to lose when they play against Ulsan Hyundai. Therefore, we expect them to play their best players and put up a big challenge in this match.

Both teams have a big history together with their first match dating to 2007. However, their last six matches resulted in a three-win for Ulsan Hyundai, two wins for the visitors and a tie. They have only managed to score three goals in one of those 6 last meetings. Moreover, with their low possibility of ending the match in a draw, the best option will be to go for an Under 2.5 match outcome.