TIPS - Gwangju FC VS Daejeon Hana Citizen

[(Gwangju FC) Strength]:
1. Gwangju FC's newly signed foreign forward Holmbert Fridjonsson made his K League 1 debut as a substitute in the last match and could be in line for a starting spot in this game.

[(Gwangju FC) Weakness]:
1. Gwangju FC's foreign striker Jasir Asani is set to join Iranian club Esteghlal F.C. He missed the last league match due to an ankle injury and remains doubtful for this game. The Albanian international contributed 8 goals and 2 assists in the league this season.
2. Gwangju FC lost 1-0 to Pohang Steelers in the last league game on the road. They were winless with 1 draw and 3 losses in the last 4 league games, revealing declining form.
3. Gwangju FC scored 3 goals in the last 4 league games, averaging less than 1 goal per game, which demonstrates weak offense.
4. Gwangju FC conceded in each of the last 4 league games with 6 goals, with an average of 1.5 goals per game.
5. Gwangju FC failed to win with 3 draws and 4 losses in the last 7 league games at home, showing a severe lack of home strength.

[(Daejeon Hana Citizen) Strength]:
1. Daejeon Hana Citizen midfielder Kim Jun Bum was outstanding in the last league match, providing an assist and scoring the winner to secure all three points for his team, making him the undisputed hero of the victory.
2. Daejeon Hana Citizen's top scorer Joo Min Kyu ended his nearly three-month club goal drought by scoring in the last league match—his first goal in seven games.
3. Daejeon Hana Citizen won 3-2 over Suwon FC in the last league game at home. They recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in the last 5 league games, showcasing decent form.
4. Daejeon Hana Citizen scored 8 goals in the last 5 league games, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, boasting full offense.
5. Daejeon Hana Citizen recorded 6 wins, 5 draws, and 1 loss in 12 league games on the road this season so far, ranking 2nd away from home in the league.
6. In the last 6 encounters between both sides, Daejeon Hana Citizen received 2 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, having the slight upper hand.

[(Daejeon Hana Citizen) Weakness]:
1. Daejeon Hana Citizen conceded 7 goals in the last 5 league games, with an average of 1.4 goals per game, revealing a flawed defensive end.

[Tips]:
Gwangju FC have been in declining form lately, failing to win in 4 consecutive league games and losing 3 of them.

The team boast weak offense and defense, and their home strength is insufficient.

Daejeon Hana Citizen's recent form has been far superior to that of Gwangju FC.

They featured reliable attack and performed stably on the road.

Besides, Gwangju FC have no upper hand in terms of both sides' H2H records, so they cannot be overestimated in this home game.

Thus, Daejeon Hana Citizen are expected to be unbeaten away from home.

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