TIPS - Ulsan HD FC VS Gangwon FC

[(Ulsan HD FC) Strength]:
1. Ulsan HD FC's new signing Pedrinho made his debut in the last AFC Champions League Elite match. Although he did not score, his performance was praised by the head coach after the match.
2. Midfielder Lee Dong Gyeong has officially returned to the team after completing his military service this season, addressing the lack of creativity in midfield and solving last season's issue of 'many shots but few goals'.
 

[(Ulsan HD FC) Weakness]:
1. Ulsan HD FC drew 0-0 with Shanghai Port F.C. in the last AFC Champions League Elite match, ultimately failing to secure a spot in the knockout stage. Including friendlies, they have only won 1 out of 4 matches this year, showing overall instability.
2. Ulsan HD FC scored only 3 goals in their last 5 home matches, indicating weak attacking firepower at home and a need to improve scoring ability.
3. Ulsan HD FC conceded 9 goals in their last 5 matches, showing serious instability in defense and almost no defensive organization.
4. Ulsan HD FC have won 1, drawn 2, and lost 2 in their last 5 home matches, with a win rate of 20%, indicating that their home advantage has not been fully utilized.
5. Ulsan HD FC lost their last 4 competitive matches in AH, indicating poor recent performance against expectations.
 

[(Gangwon FC) Strength]:
1. Gangwon FC drew 0-0 with Melbourne City in the last AFC Champions League Elite match, ultimately securing a spot in the knockout stage ahead of Ulsan HD FC and historically advancing to the AFC Champions League Elite round of 16.
 

[(Gangwon FC) Neutral]:
1. Most of Gangwon FC's winter window signings are players under U18, with only Israeli forward Abdallah Khalaihal and midfielder Goh Young Jun being immediate contributors, providing limited reinforcement to the team's overall strength.
2. Gangwon FC ended 4 out of their last 5 competitive away matches with UNDERs in O/U, showing a conservative overall approach away from home. This trend is worth noting for this match.
 

[(Gangwon FC) Weakness]:
1. Gangwon FC scored only 3 goals in their last 5 away matches, showing poor attacking performance away from home and a lack of scoring desire.
2. Gangwon FC conceded 12 goals in their last 5 away matches, indicating significant defensive vulnerabilities and allowing opponents to score freely.
3. Gangwon FC have won 2, drawn 3, and lost 5 in their last 10 away matches, with a win rate of 20%, showing limited ability to win away matches.
4. In 43 encounters between the two teams, Gangwon FC have won 5, drawn 7, and lost 31, making Ulsan HD FC their nemesis.
 

[Tips]:
Ulsan HD FC drew 0-0 with Shanghai Port F.C. in the last AFC Champions League Elite match, failing to advance.

Since the new year, they have only won 1 out of 4 matches, showing inconsistent form.

Their home performance is weak in attack and unstable in defense, with a home win rate of only 20%.

However, the team have home advantage and urgently need a victory to reverse their decline, showing strong determination to bounce back.

Gangwon FC historically advanced to the AFC Champions League Elite round of 16, but their away attack is weak, conceding 12 goals in the last 5 away matches, with an away win rate of only 20%, indicating poor away performance.

In 43 encounters, Ulsan HD won 31 times, holding an absolute overwhelming advantage and acting as Gangwon FC's nemesis.

Considering the home team's determination to bounce back and their historical dominance, Ulsan HD are recommended to win and rebound.
 

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