Daejeon Hana vs Pohang Steelers Prediction: The Steelmen Must Take Heed Against Overconfidence

The Citizens of Daejeon set up camp against Pohang Steelers as Round 23 of the K League fosters on. The two sides managed to edge past the league without victory the previous week, with the Citizens taking a stalemate and Pohang settling for a loss. Although the spotlight, factoring in their dominant form and prolonged stay in the elite spot of the table, tips the guests as the more probable victors, the hosting outfit has proven to be far from walk-overs. As such, we expect to see thrills expected from the Dae-Po clashes.

Daejeon Hana (12th)

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

The Citizens have three losses and two stalemates in five league games, and with two points taken so far, the game against Pohang looks like another impending defeat. However, last week’s exhibition against the Kodiaks of Gangwon showed the team’s depth and versatility of the pitch, constraining the high-scoring visitors to a 1-1 stalemate.

Daejeon has played four games at home with one win, two stalemates, and one loss, giving room for doubt against an opponent as formidable as Pohang’s Steelmen. Fans expect the team to repeat the 4-4-2 display against Gangwon, laying more emphasis on the defence lines. The player to watch ahead of this clash on the team is defender Aaron Calver, whose flair in the center defense and right defensive flank is expected to be in high demand ahead of this clash, which seems overwhelming.

Pohang Steelers (4th)

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

Pohang Steelers channeled the disappointment of the 2-1 defeat to Jeju United into their FA Cup against FC Seoul, beating them 5-1 in the six-goal encounter as if to pass a threat to the current opponents, Daejoen Hana. So far, the second-most defensive squad in the league pushes eight points from the last five games, with two wins, two stalemates, and one loss.

In transit, they have taken two wins, two stalemates, and one loss in the last five games, and their previous two visits to Daejeon’s turf resulted in one victory and one stalemate. Pohang is cautioned not to underestimate the Citizens, who, despite coming up short in direct clashes, have made close class in all their recent direct clashes. In the usual manner of things, striker Lee Ho Jae is expected to concoct smiles on the faces of the club’s faithful.

H2H ANALYSIS (LAST FIVE MEETINGS)

The last five meetings between the two sides ended in four BTTS, three Pohang wins, and two stalemates. Over 2.5 total match goals played out on three occasions.

Daejeon Hana vs Pohang Steelers

Expert Betting Tips

Pohang is deemed the stronger side in this clash, and despite their intimidating form, the Citizens are expected to fight back fiercely. These are what we predict:

• A BTTS at 1.67 odds from Betway.
• An O 2.5 total match goal tally at 1.85 odds from Bet365.
• A win for the Pohang Steelers at 2.03 odds from 1xbet.