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Pohang Steelers and FC Seoul will square off in the Korean Cup quarterfinal on Wednesday. The home side are coming into the game on the back of a 2-1 defeat away to Jeju in the K League 1 over the weekend.
All three goals came in the second half, with Pohang taking the lead through Hong Yun-Sang's goal on the hour-mark. Reis Silva Morais drew the game level three minutes later while Yuri Jonathan scored a dramatic winner in the 13th minute of injury time.
Seoul, meanwhile, fell to a 1-0 defeat away to Ulsan HD in the league. Joo Min-Kyu scored the match-winner in the fourth minute of injury time.
Kim Gi-dong's side will now turn their attention to the cup and needed penalties to book their spot at this stage following a goalless draw at home to Gangwon. Pohang also needed penalties to eliminate Suwon Bluewings following a 1-1 draw at home in the quarterfinal.
Pohang Steelers vs FC Seoul Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Pohang Steelers have 62 wins from the last 174 head-to-head games. Seoul were victorious on 53 occasions while 59 games ended in a stalemate.
- One of those draws came in their most recent clash in May 2024 when they shared the spoils in a 2-2 stalemate in the league.
- The last six head-to-head games have witnessed goals at both ends with five games in this sequence producing at least three goals.
- Eight of Pohang's last nine games have seen both sides find the back of the net.
- Seoul have won just one of their last six away games (three draws).
- Pohang are unbeaten in their last 15 home games across competitions (eight wins).
Pohang Steelers vs FC Seoul Prediction
Pohang Steelers are the defending champions of the Korean Cup and will be keen to defend their title but first have to make it to the semifinal. They are yet to lose a game played at home this season and are the slight favorites to advance in this tie.
Seoul could have something to say about that but are coming into this game having lost their last two away games.
Draws have been the most recurring result in this fixture, with four of the last five head-to-head games having ended in a share of the spoils. Another tight game could be on the cards and we are backing the hosts to claim a narrow win with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Pohang Steelers 2-1 FC Seoul
Pohang Steelers vs FC Seoul Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Pohang Steelers to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Pohang to score over 1.5 goals
