In-form Ulsan HD backed to overpower Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers enter the rivalry clash on a four-game losing streak and will be without the suspended Kento Nishiya. In-form Ulsan HD, led by two-goal Lee Dong-gyeong, are tipped to secure all three points.
By 7MTHScore StaffPohang Steelers remain without forward Jorge Teixeira, while Julio Rocha is still sidelined with an ankle injury. Midfielder Kento Nishiya was sent off in the previous match and will serve a two-game suspension.
Ulsan HD have no unavailable players for this match.
Pohang Steelers lost 1-0 at home to Gimcheon Sangmu in their last league outing. Their performance was disappointing and lacked creativity in attack, while they lost control of the match after second-half substitute Nishiya was sent off. Pohang have now lost four consecutive league games and slipped to eighth place.
Ulsan HD beat FC Anyang 3-1 at home last time out, with the impressive victory lifting them to second in the league. Lee Dong-gyeong scored twice and was undoubtedly the standout player.
With Pohang struggling and Lee Dong-gyeong in excellent form for Ulsan, this rivalry match could become one-sided. Ulsan HD are backed to take all three points.
In the teams’ first meeting of the season, Pohang Steelers claimed a 1-0 away win.