September 22 KOVO Cup Samsung Fire vs. Woori Card Domestic Volleyball Analysis Sports Analysis
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# Home Team: Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance (Last Season, 6th)
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance originally intended to select Matei Kok but brought in Blagoyimir Grozdanov (198cm, Bulgaria) to prepare for the season due to injury concerns. Their combination with outside hitter Ali Pazli (205cm), who was brought in as the Asian quota player, has shown stability during two practice matches against Daejeon. However, Grozdanov has yet to integrate into the team. With the inclusion of Libero Jokukki, the accuracy of receptions has improved, and the addition of middle blocker Kim Jae-hwi (201cm) has increased their height. However, the bench strength is not strong, and the inconsistencies of setters Lee Ho-keun and Noh Jae-wook are concerning.
# Away Team: Woori Card (Last Season, 2nd)
Woori Card has a new head coach in Mauricio Paes from Brazil, and they acquired outside hitter Ali Hagfarast (198cm), who worked with Paes on the Iran national team, as their top Asian quota player. Hagfarast is expected to be the most promising player among those entering the Korean stage. Additionally, new foreign player Michael Ahy (196cm) from the Netherlands, known for his strong serves, has been appointed as the team captain this season and exhibits excellent leadership on the court. Furthermore, the growth of younger players like Han Tae-jun (setter), Kim Young-jun (libero), Kim Ji-han (outside hitter), and Lee Sang-hyun (middle blocker), who are key figures in the generational shift of the national team, has been remarkable.
# Head-to-Head Characteristics
In the most recent matchup, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance achieved a 3-2 victory at home.
Last season's record was 4 wins and 2 losses.
# Betting Recommendation
The match will take place at the Tongyeong Gymnasium, a neutral venue. Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, still struggling to find synergy with their setter since the foreign player change, is at a disadvantage.
◎ Likely Choice => Woori Card Win
◎ Betting Value Choice => Woori Card Handicap Win