FC Seoul vs Pohang Steelers Prediction: O2.5 is Heavily Guaranteed

The Cheetahs of FC Seoul clash horns with Pohang Steelers ahead of the third Playoff fixture. The two sides perch on the fourth and fifth branches of the league tree, with desperation beclouding table ambitions, which already face finite definition. Despite finishing in the championship spot, Pohang, who had one of the best beginnings in the season, may have to make do with a disappointing finish, having crept to the top spot on more than one occasion.

Recent Form: D-W-L-L-W

The Cheetahs were victorious in the highly physical brawl against the Furies of Suwon City last week in the 1-0 league encounter that threatened to go up in flames. The early lead secured was defended till the final minute, earning themselves a clean sheet in this critical moment to cushion the effect of the previous loss against the Kodiaks.

Four home games produced three wins and one loss for the side, who had a rough start to the league but defied all pessimistic predictions to finish in the championship table grouping.

Jun Choi is under the spotlight because of his intelligent runs and excellent dummy movements, which create space in tight situations.

Recent Form: W-D-D-L-L

The Steelers have taken two stalemates, losses, and one win from the last five league games.

They played their second Playoff fixture against the Tigers of Ulsan, losing by a 2-0 scoreline.

The side was also disappointed in their AFC Champions League Elite fixture against Thai League side Buriram United, who claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over them.

Wanderson remains tipped as the player to relay his team’s tactics, bridging alliances between the midfield and the attackers, who are charged with edging over their opponents with goals.

They prepare for their next league game against Shandong Taishan in the AFC Champions League.

The last five meetings between the sides produced more than two goals (O2.5) and a BTTS. Pohang has two wins, and Seoul makes do with one stalemate and a victory.

Goals have always headlined contests between Pohang and Seoul, boiling from the fact that the two teams are heavily laced with quality players who play on the offensive.

• Over 2.5 match goals at 2.00 odds from Bet365.
• A BTTS at 1.71 odds from Betway.
• It's a win for Pohang Steelers at 3.10 odds from 1xbet.