Stadium: Steelyard Stadium
Time: 20.10.2023, 13:30
The K League 1 PlayOffs kick off a fortnight after the conclusion of the first playing period, with segregation made by league performance. Pohang Steelers challenge Incheon United, both teams establishing themselves as silverware competitors despite heavy uncertainty looming. The international break concludes with an opening fixture against teams known to throw their weights around the pitch. With Pohang Steelers narrowly seizing victories against the Incheon Wolves twice in recent times, it remains to be seen if a consecutive third is possible, or if the tables will turn.
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Recent Form: W-D-D-W-L
Pohang Steelers finished the initial playing period with an unbelievable defeat from Suwon Bluewings. Critics and pundits alike argue that the team is focused on the AFC League’s excellence, having shown strength in the initial games against Vietnamese side Hanoi FC(4-2) and Chinese side, Wuhan Three Towns (3-1). However, they face an unpredictable foe ahead of this contest Incheon United, who are expected to bite hard and push the limits of this team, who recently took goalless stalemates against Daegu FC and Ulsan Hyundai.
Incheon United (6th)
Recent Form: W-D-W-W-D
The visitors boast of better form in recent times, despite barely making the league’s championship grouping. They showed strength against one of the finest Japanese teams, Yokohama F.Marinos in the 4-2 brawl, before defeating FC Kaya four goals to nil in the second AFC round. In recent times, they held Ulsan Hyundai to a standstill and a lot is expected from this team, who are considered as false underdogs ahead of this game.
K LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
| Teams | Position | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pohang Steelers | 2 | 48 | 35 | 58 |
| Incheon United | 6 | 38 | 37 | 48 |
Expert Betting Tips
The Incheon-Pohang clash has always been known to always blow out of proportion. This time, the dynamics of the teams push for a narrow home win, if not a stalemate. Consider these carefully laid out tips:
- The Steelers are tipped To Win, as they have done in recent times. This Should Happen at 1.92 odds (Betway)
- Incheon United is expected to put up a drastic fight in this game. We expect Goals from both sides before full-time at odds of 1.83 from Bet365
- Pohang Steelers would push the limits of the opposing defenses and we see them scoring two goals in this contest at odds of 2.02 from 1xbet.
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