Gangwon FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu Prediction: The Kodiaks Will Concede and Win

Gangwon Kodiaks play their second Playoffs fixture against the Bulsajo of Gimcheon, with four more games left to determine the bearer of the most prestigious Korean silverware. With a point between the sides, the winner of this game would get a better shot at contesting the top spot against Ulsan Hyundai. Previous meetings between the sides have registered goals, and despite sentiments surrounding the duo, the excitement continues to ring through the 23000 capacity Gangneung.

Gangwon FC (3rd)

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

Formation: 5-4-1

The 3-1 win against Incheon United spurred the hair-breadth victory against FC Seoul in the opener of the Playoffs last week in a game hugely influenced by the half-time team talks, as the team secured their solitary goal in the 46th minute, one minute after the half time.

The Kodiaks have not lost any of their recent five home games, with three wins (Jeonbuk 4-2; Gwangju 3-2; FC Seoul 1-0) and two stalemates (Suwon FC 2-2; Daegu 1-1).

Ahead of this game, Franko Kovacevic is expected to be on the scoreboard, irrespective of player downtime. Yeong Bin Kim, who was on the scoresheet in the game against Seoul, is also another threat from set pieces.

Gimcheon Sangmu (5th)

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

Formation: 4-2-3-1

The Bulsajo were tied at the hip in the Playoffs opening against Ulsan Hyundai with a goalless stalemate at the Munsu Football grounds. This quieted the last game of the league clash against the same team, where they faced a 2-1 loss.

Away from home, their form has been tumultuous, with two wins and three losses in five recent games played.

The team looks to defense stronghold Seung-Wook Park to aid his team with his intelligent tackles and ground duels. Other teammates to watch out for are Seung Beum Kon and Dong Heom Kim.

H2H ANALYSIS (LAST FOUR MEETINGS)

The last four meetings between the sides produced three wins for the Bulsajo and one recent victory for the Kodiaks. The most recent meetings produced two BTTS, averaging three goals per game.

Gangwon FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu

Expert Betting Tips

The rigors of the game have seen the two sides falter in front of the goal, and these last minutes of the competition require extra care so as not to let their ambitions slip away. Our best picks are:

• O 2.5 at 1.83 odds from Bet365
• A BTTS at 1.62 odds from Betway
• A win for the Kodiaks at 2.26 odds from 1xbet