Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Johor Darul Ta'zim
Pohang Steelers
On Tuesday, February 18, Johor DT will face Pohang in the eighth round of the AFC Champions League. The match is set to kick off at 13:00 CET. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the fixture, including key statistics and a betting suggestion.
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Johor DT vs Pohang: Match facts and H2H
- Johor DT is unbeaten in their last 12 matches, with a 10-game winning streak.
- Pohang has lost their last two matches and three of their previous five.
- Johor DT has scored in 10 consecutive matches.
- In their last two matches, Pohang has avoided defeat.
- Johor DT has never lost at home this season.
- Pohang is winless in their last eight away matches.
- Johor DT has scored over 1.5 goals in 88% of their games.
- Pohang has not won a single match without conceding, whereas Johor DT has kept a clean sheet in 52% of their games.
- Johor DT has lost only 4% of their matches this season without scoring.
- The two sides have met twice in history, with Pohang winning both encounters (2-0 and 4-1).
Johor DT vs Pohang: Match preview
Johor DT secured a 2-1 victory over Central Coast Mariners in their last match and now has a strong chance of qualifying for the playoffs. They currently sit on 11 points after seven rounds, with a three-point lead over the ninth-placed team. A draw would be enough to secure a playoff spot. Johor DT is on an excellent run, going unbeaten in 12 straight matches, and remains undefeated at home.
Pohang, on the other hand, has suffered back-to-back defeats, including a heavy 0-4 loss in the previous AFC Champions League round. The Korean side has nine points from seven matches, placing them eighth in the standings. With only a one-point lead over the ninth-placed team, Pohang must win to ensure a top-eight finish and a playoff berth. However, their away record has been poor, with no wins in their last eight road games.
Predicted lineups
Pohang: Hwang; Min-Kwan Jeong, Aspropotamitis, Lee, Eo, Wanderson, Kim Jeong-Woo, Juninho Rocha, Oberdan, Hong, Jorge Luis.
Prediction
Johor DT has been excellent at home and has strong motivation to secure points, while Pohang also needs a win to qualify. This sets up a crucial match where both teams are expected to attack. My betting tip is both teams to score (BTTS) at odds of 1.52.
