Pohang Steelers vs Urawa Reds Prediction: On Wednesday, the Pohang Steelers will extend an invitation to the Urawa Reds to visit the Steelyard Stadium for the AFC Champions League group stage.
The hosts are currently at the summit of Group J with a perfect record in the competition. In contrast, the visitors have recorded a draw, one defeat, and one victory in their first three games of the competition.
In the rematch played in Japan the previous month, the Pohang Steelers emerged victorious 2-0 on the road. Goh Youngjun and Jung Jae-hee each scored in the second half and the first half, respectively.
The hosts defeated Jeonbuk 4-2 in the Korean FA Cup final on Saturday, extending their unblemished streak across all competitions to five games. They triumphed in the FA Cup after twice overcoming a deficit to earn their first victory in ten seasons.
In contrast, the away team has gone three games without a victory across all competitions. On Saturday, they were defeated by Avispa Fukuoka 2-1 in the J League Cup final. Following a two-goal advantage in the first half, Takahiro Akimoto equalized the deficit in the 67th minute, after Fukuoka had taken the lead with two goals.
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Head-to-Head: Pohang Steelers vs. Urawa Reds and Key Numbers
- To date, the two clubs have engaged in three confrontations, all of which have occurred within the Champions League. Aside from a draw, the hosts have an undefeated record against the invaders, with two victories.
- Each of their three meetings has resulted in fewer than 2.5 goals, with the hosts holding a 4-1 advantage over the visitors.
- With six victories in their last nine home contests across all competitions, the Pohang Steelers are unbeaten.
- The Urawa Reds have suffered three defeats and one victory in their last five away contests across all competitions.
- In continental contests, the Steelers are unblemished in-home meetings against Japanese opponents.
Prediction of the Pohang Steelers vs. Urawa Reds
The host team has recorded a solitary loss across their previous 19 matches across all competitions. They captured a 4-2 comeback victory in the Korean FA Cup on Saturday and will be looking to build on that momentum in this contest.
In AFC competitions, they currently hold an undefeated record both against the visiting opponents and against Japanese teams at home. With only two home losses across all competitions this season, they should hold the advantage in this contest.
The Reds have gone two games without scoring across all competitions in their last three contests. They have been held scoreless in two of their last three meetings with the host team and may have difficulty scoring here.
The Steelers enter the match in excellent form and, given their perfect record in the league, ought to be able to secure a straightforward victory.
Forecast: Pohang Steelers to Urawa Reds, 2-1
Best Strategies for the Pohang Steelers at Urawa Reds Jamboree
First tip: The Pohang Steelers will prevail.
Second Tip: Goals: Over/Under 2.5 Objectives: Over 2.5 objectives
Third Tip: Yes, at least one goal must be scored in the second half.
Fourth tip: Zeca may assist or score at any time.
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