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Pohang Steelers and Gangwon will battle for three points in a K League 1 matchday 22 fixture on Wednesday. The hosts are coming off a thrilling 3-3 draw away to Daegu over the weekend.
An eventful first half saw both sides reduced to 10 men following red cards to Heo Yong-Joon and Kyohei Yoshino while the Steelers coach was also sent off. Goals from Cesinha and Jeong Jae-Hee saw the game level at the break. Second-half goals from Edgar Bruno, Hong Yoon-Sang, Cesinha and Lee Ho-Jae saw the spoils shared in the six-goal thriller.
Gangwon, meanwhile, claimed maximum points with a routine 2-0 home win over Gwangju FC. Jung Han-Min broke the deadlock in the 34th minute while Kim Jin-Ho's 82nd-minute own goal made sure of the result.
The victory left them in fourth spot, having garnered 37 points from 21 games. Pohang are one point and one spot better off in the standings.
Pohang Steelers vs Gangwon Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Pohang have 18 wins from the last 35 head-to-head games. Gangwon were victorious on six occasions while 11 games ended in a share of the spoils.
- Their most recent clash came in May 2024 when Pohang claimed a 4-2 away win in the reverse fixture.
- Four of the last five head-to-head games have seen both sides get on the scoresheet.
- Four of Gangwon's last five games across competitions have seen one side fail to find the back of the net.
- Pohang's last seven games in all competitions have seen both sides find the back of the net.
Pohang Steelers vs Gangwon Prediction
Pohang are just two points off the summit of the standings and will be aiming for maximum points here to remain on course in the title race. Park Tae-ha's side have been better on their travels than at home, with 18 of their 40 points this season coming in games played at Pohang Steel Yard.
Gangwon, for their part, are winless in the last 10 head-to-head games (six losses). However, they are just one point behind their hosts and are also in the title race.
We are backing the home side to claim a narrow win with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Pohang Steelers 2-1 Gangwon
Pohang Steelers vs Gangwon 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
