Pohang Steelers vs Jeju United Prediction: Uncertainty Dawns on this Contest

The odd-defying first-leg encounter between the Steelers and the Yukong Elephants produced a surprising 2-2 stalemate, and this time, the Steelmen are expected to return the favor and blind Jeju’s vision of the silverware, shoving them off the tournament as they meet the winner of the Gwangju-Ulsan clash for the finals.

Pohang Steelers

The POSCO-sponsored side came from behind in the first leg against Jeju United in what seemed to be an early 2-0 defeat to eventually clinch a 2-2 stalemate in the injury time of the first half (45+3) and the second half (90+10).

Pohang’s 4-4-2 layout failed against Jeju’s set pieces, but they were lucky to crawl out from the tentative abysmal loss.

Coach Tae Ha Park is bent on frustrating Jeju United on his turf and would emphasize his defenders, who were docile in the early stage of the first leg, conceding two goals in the 4th and eleventh minutes.

Jeju United

The Yukong Elephants of Jeju threw the surprise element in the first leg, with the two strikers Yuri and Ju Kong Kim wearing themselves out in the first 15 minutes to produce two comfortable goals against Pohang, defying the odds. However, the tides of victory slowly turned against them, slipping off their hands at full-time, with the opposition barely hanging on to a 2-2 tie.

The bad news, however, is that the favour must be returned at the SteelYard, and from what the midweek has shown, The Elephants would be victims of their first-leg dare-devil trials.

H2H ANALYSIS

Four recent games between the sides etched three BTTS scenes, with O2.5 goals grossing the last three games. A stalemate ensued twice between the sides, with the two sides claiming victory once.

Expert Betting Tips

The two sides are very offensive, so we expect goals to be registered. Their defence lines are weak, and we expect at least three goal celebrations at full-time. The game would not proceed to penalties. Our best bets are:

• O 2.5 goals at 1.89 odds from Bet365.
• A BTTS at 1.72 odds from Betway.
• It's a win for Pohang Steelers at 1.96 odds from 1xbet.