TIPS - Pohang Steelers VS Gwangju FC

[(Pohang Steelers) Strength]:
1. Before this round, Pohang Steelers only took a 4-point lead ahead of the teams outside the Split A. Thus, they will go all out to grab points in this home game.
2. Pohang Steelers won 1-0 over Daegu FC in the last league game on the road, ending their 3-game losing streak in the league.
3. Pohang Steelers conceded at least 3 goals in 3 consecutive league games, with a total of 12 goals. But they kept a clean sheet in their last league win, revealing a rebound in defense.
4. Pohang Steelers secured 11 wins in the last 17 home games against Gwangju FC, having the upper hand at home.

[(Pohang Steelers) Weakness]:
1. Pohang Steelers suffered 2 consecutive defeats in the league at home lately, conceding at least 3 goals per game, with a total of 8 goals.
2. Pohang Steelers conceded 6 goals in the second half in both the last league games at home, performing poorly on defense in the second half.

[(Gwangju FC) Strength]:
1. Gwangju FC are only one point ahead of the teams outside the Split A before this round. They desire to defend their Split A spot.
2. Gwangju FC lost only 3 of 11 away games in the league this season so far, demonstrating stable unbeaten ability on the road.
3. Gwangju FC scored in 5 consecutive away games in the league lately, boasting stable attack away from home.
4. The two teams both secured an away win in their two league encounters this season.

[(Gwangju FC) Neutral]:
1. In Gwangju FC's last 4 games, most of the goals from both sides were scored in the second half.

[(Gwangju FC) Weakness]:
1. Gwangju FC lost to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the last league game, resulting in a 3-game winless run in the league, showing poor recent form.

[Tips]:
Pohang Steelers ended their 3-game losing streak in the last league game, improving their defense with a clean sheet.

Gwangju FC showed strong abilities to be unbeaten on the road in the league this season.

The two teams both secured an away win in their two league encounters this season.

Besides, the AH line is only -0.25 for Pohang Steelers in this home game.

Thus, Gwangju FC are expected to avoid a defeat.

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