Pohang Steelers vs FC Seoul: July 17th, 19:00, Korean FA Cup Match
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Pohang Steelers vs FC Seoul Match Analysis
Pohang Steelers
It appears that Pohang Steelers will play with a 4-4-2 formation, aiming to create scoring chances using the attacking routes of Lee Ho-jae, Kim In-sung, and Hong Yun-sang. The performance of backup resources such as Jeong Jae-hee and Baek Seong-dong is also expected to be a key point in this match.
FC Seoul
FC Seoul is expected to use a 4-4-2 formation as well, generating scoring opportunities through the attacking routes involving Lim Sang-hyeob, Ilyuchenko, and Cho Young-wook. The performances of backup players such as Kang Seong-jin and Ronaldo Tavares are also anticipated to be crucial in this match.
Comment
Due to Seoul's ace Lingard suffering a hamstring injury in the away game against Ulsan, the possibility of him not participating in the Korea Cup away match against Pohang has significantly increased. Coach Kim Ki-dong's Seoul team is known for creating decisive scoring chances through organic link plays and switching plays centered around Lingard in the second midfield zone. With Lingard's injury making his absence likely, it will be difficult to implement a proper attacking plan. Therefore, from Coach Kim Ki-dong's perspective, the situation is quite alarming. On the other hand, Coach Park Tae-ha's Pohang players are exhausted from a league away game to Jeju. Especially during the vacation season in July and August, itβs tough to schedule flights, leading to accumulated fatigue for teams traveling to Jeju. Considering the strong points β Seoul's difficulty in executing proper attacking plans due to Lingard's injury and the fatigue of Pohang players from the Jeju away game β it seems wise to focus on the under option with a 2.5 goal basis rather than looking at win-lose-draw options. This match leans towards a draw and the under possibility.
Recommended Betting
Result: Draw
Handicap: +1.0 FC Seoul
U/O: Under 2.5
U/O: Under 3.5