TIPS - Jeju SK FC VS Gangwon FC

[(Jeju SK FC) Strength]:
1. Jeju SK FC are 9th in the league, 5 points away from the Split A. They still have a chance to enter the top six. In this match, they are eager to take home advantage to secure crucial points and boost morale.
2. Jeju SK FC recorded 6 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses at home this season, with a home win rate of 50%.
3. Jeju SK FC won 4 of the previous 5 games and the last 2 home ones in AH, demonstrating a stable home trend.

[(Jeju SK FC) Weakness]:
1. Jeju SK FC suffered a 2-game losing streak lately. They received 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in the last 6 league games, showing unstable overall form.
2. Jeju SK FC scored 27 goals in 25 rounds this season, averaging only more than 1 goal per game, showing scoring inefficiency. The team lack effective attacking organization, with poor-quality crosses from the flanks and insufficient penetration through the center. As a result, most of their goals rely on set-pieces or long-range strikes.
3. Jeju SK FC conceded 33 goals in 25 rounds, boasting average defense. Their defense tends to leave gaps when facing counterattacks, and the overall defensive structure lacks stability.
4. Jeju SK FC were at a disadvantage with 1 win, 5 draws, and 4 losses in the last 10 encounters between both sides. In the first leg this season, they suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat, without a better mentality.

[(Gangwon FC) Strength]:
1. Gangwon FC are 8th in the K League 1 table, only 3 points away from the Split A, still having a chance to move up. Facing Jeju SK FC, who are close to them in the standings, Gangwon FC hope to grab points on the road to boost morale and ranking.
2. Gangwon FC were unbeaten in the recent two league games. They recorded 2 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in the previous 6 league games, scoring 9 goals and conceding 7, showing outstanding overall performances.
3. Gangwon FC received 5 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses on the road this season, only losing once in the previous 4 away matches.
4. Gangwon FC lost only one of the last 10 encounters against Jeju SK FC, even securing a 3-0 win in the last away game.
5. Gangwon FC won 3 of the previous 4 games in AH, having an OVER rate of 70% in the last 10 games.

[(Gangwon FC) Weakness]:
1. Gangwon FC's starting center-back Bruno de Oliveira will be absent due to injury, affecting the team's defensive stability.
2. Gangwon FC scored 24 goals in 25 rounds this season, with an average of less than 1 goal per game, showing scoring inefficiency away from home.
3. Gangwon FC conceded 30 goals in 25 league games so far, including 13 goals conceded on the road.

[Tips]:
Both sides have comparable overall strength and recent form.

Jeju SK FC are strong at home as they recorded 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5 home games.

On the other hand, Gangwon FC performed stably on the road, remaining unbeaten with 2 wins and 1 draw in the last 3 away matches.

Jeju SK FC's strengths lie in their home advantage and improved attacking form, but their defensive vulnerability to quick counterattacks remains a concern.

Gangwon FC excel in transitional play, but their defensive stability could be compromised by absent center-backs.

Considering Gangwon FC's stable away performances and superior H2H records, this game is expected to end in a draw.

Thus, Gangwon FC are fancied to remain unbeaten on the road.

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