TIPS - Pohang Steelers VS Daejeon Hana Citizen

[(Pohang Steelers) Strength]:
1. Pohang Steelers recently won 2-0 at home against Kaya F.C.–Iloilo in the AFC Champions League 2, securing two consecutive wins in the cup competition.
2. Pohang Steelers have scored in 13 of their last 15 matches, showing relatively stable offensive output.
3. Pohang Steelers have kept 3 clean sheets in their last 4 matches, demonstrating solid defensive performances.
4. Pohang Steelers have recorded four wins and one draw in their last five home matches, remaining unbeaten with decent home form.

[(Pohang Steelers) Neutral]:
1. Pohang Steelers and Daejeon Hana Citizen have met twice in the league this season, with each team winning once, showing similar results.

[(Pohang Steelers) Weakness]:
1. Pohang Steelers lost 0-2 away to Gimcheon Sangmu FC in their last league match, failing to extend their winning streak. They have won only one of their last four league games, indicating average form.
2. Pohang Steelers lost both of their last two matches in AH.

[(Daejeon Hana Citizen) Strength]:
1. Daejeon Hana Citizen drew 0-0 away against Gangwon FC in their last league match, remaining unbeaten in their last two league games and losing only once in their last four, showing acceptable form.
2. Daejeon Hana Citizen won three of their last four matches in AH.

[(Daejeon Hana Citizen) Weakness]:
1. Daejeon Hana Citizen failed to score in two of their last three matches, indicating a slight lack of attacking power.
2. Daejeon Hana Citizen have conceded goals in 11 of their last 12 matches, totaling 18 goals, highlighting an unstable defense.
3. Daejeon Hana Citizen have recorded one win, five draws, and four losses in their last 10 away matches, with a low win rate and poor away form.
4. Daejeon Hana Citizen have achieved 1 win, 5 draws and 14 losses in their last 20 encounters against Pohang Steelers, being at a disadvantage.

[Tips]:
Pohang Steelers won in the AFC Champions League 2, but their recent league performance has been average.

However, the team are relatively strong when playing at home.

The away team, Daejeon Hana Citizen, have also been struggling in the league recently, with defensive vulnerabilities and poor away form.

Looking at their head-to-head record, Pohang Steelers have lost only once in their last 20 encounters with Daejeon Hana Citizen, holding a clear advantage.

In summary, Pohang Steelers are expected to win at home in this match.

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