TIPS - Pohang Steelers VS Jeju SK

[(Pohang Steelers) Strength]:
1. Pohang Steelers forward Lee Ho Jae scored one goal in the last league match, helping the team take the lead at one point. He currently ranks fourth in the scoring charts with 12 goals and has been performing exceptionally well in the league.
2. Pohang Steelers won their last match 1-0 away against BG Pathum United F.C. in the AFC Champions League Two, halting a two-match winless streak and showing signs of improvement.
3. Pohang Steelers have a solid defense, conceding only 3 goals in their last 5 official matches, with 2 clean sheets during this period.
4. Pohang Steelers are strong at home, with 8 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses in 15 league home matches this season, ranking third in home performance in the league.
5. Pohang Steelers have strong offensive firepower at home, scoring 8 goals in their last 5 league home matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game.
6. In their last 10 head-to-head meetings, Pohang Steelers have 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, holding a clear advantage in recent encounters.

[(Pohang Steelers) Weakness]:
1. Pohang Steelers traveled to Thailand midweek to participate in the AFC Champions League Two, giving them four fewer days of rest compared to Jeju SK FC. This match will be a significant test of the players' physical condition.

[(Jeju SK FC) Strength]:
1. Jeju SK FC's main center-back Song Ju Hun scored one goal in the last league match, helping the team take the lead at one point. He also contributed 8 clearances, 1 interception, and 1 tackle, delivering an excellent performance on both ends of the pitch.

[(Jeju SK FC) Weakness]:
1. Jeju SK FC midfielder Yu In Soo was sent off with a red card in the last league match due to a serious foul and will be suspended for this game.
2. Jeju SK FC lost 2-1 away to FC Anyang in the last league match, extending their winless streak to 6 league matches with 2 draws and 4 losses, indicating continued poor form.
3. Jeju SK FC severely lack offensive firepower, scoring only 3 goals in their last 5 league matches, with 3 matches ending goalless during this period.
4. Jeju SK FC are uncompetitive away from home, with 2 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses in their last 10 league away matches, resulting in a mere 20% win rate.
5. Jeju SK FC have significant defensive issues on the road, conceding 9 goals in their last 5 league away matches, with goals conceded in every match during this period.
6. Jeju SK FC have extremely poor trends in AH, winning only 3 of their last 10 league matches.

[Tips]:
Pohang Steelers won in the AFC Champions League Two midweek, halting their previous two-match winless streak in the domestic league.

The team's defensive performance has been excellent, and their home form is very reliable.

Jeju SK FC have been in poor form recently, failing to win in their last six league matches.

The team lack offensive power and struggle away from home, with significant defensive issues on the road.

Looking at the head-to-head record, Pohang Steelers hold a clear advantage.

However, due to the impact of playing in two competitions, the AH line offers limited support for Pohang Steelers in this match.

Thus, Jeju SK FC are expected to avoid defeat!

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