Jeonbuk Motors Hyundai vs Pohang Steelers Prediction: Both Sides To Entertain With Goals

The AFC Champions League pushes way as Jeonbuk Motors Hyundai locks horns with Pohang Steelers at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium, hoping both sides move towards three points. Joenbuk's last outing against Urartu Yerevan ended in a sharp victory, while The Steelers clashed with Wuhan's three towns to settle for spoils. The game is predicted to be a long match, with both sides staying extremely clinical. Five meetings between both sides ended in four wins for Pohang Steelers and a stalemate between the sides. If the AFC brings anything, it's goals.

Jeonbuk Hyundai

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

Jeonbuk's 3-2 brawl against Thai side Bangkok United indicated more arduous future events, with a sound 5-1 thrashing from Russian Premier League Zenit Saint Petersburg in the Club Friendlies. They pushed on to an eventual stalemate against Novgorod and followed it up with a 2-0 defeat to Latvia's side, Riga FC. Against Pohang, they have fallen short four times out of five, and the odds stipulated for an eventual comeback in this game are far-fetched, given the mediocrity exhibited in recent games.

Pohang Steelers (2nd)

Last five matches: D-D-W-L-W

Based on pitch display, The Steelers are one of the most excellent sides of the Korean league. The last five games across all competitions indicate three wins and two stalemates. They displayed excellence in the finals of the FA Cup fixture against Jeonbuk, scoring four goals to seal their fate while exerting dominance. They pushed towards the AFC and became stronger in the game against the Japanese side, Urawa Red Diamonds. The game featured the Red Diamonds opening the scoring - but not before The Steelers equalized with a 66’ penalty and sealed victory with Kim In Sung’s 90’ home run. They took a win in the last game against Daegu FC and pushed their luck in the AFC fixture over Indonesian side Hanoi Telecoms.

In recent times, they settled for a goal apiece against Chinese side Wuhan Three Towns, with highlights featuring the side equalizing with less than twenty minutes to thee final whistle, after scoring an own goal to favor the hosts.

Expert Betting Tips

Jeonbuk is weaker against the Steelers, and a guarantee for headway seems over the shelf. However, we are willing to put a wager on the two sides, finding the back of the net, a rip-off of the previous result at 1.95 odd from 1xbet. We also push out yards toward the Pohang Steelers' re-enacting victory. Bet365 offers this at odds of 3.60. Our final alternative for this game is for goals to flood the game. Betway offers the Over 2.5 goal option for 2.14 odds.

Good Luck!