Ulsan vs Jeonbuk prediction and betting tips on March 12, 2024
One of the quarter-final matches of the AFC Champions League will take place at the "Ulsan Munsu" arena, where two South Korean teams, Ulsan and Jeonbuk, will face off. In the first leg of these teams, a draw was recorded with a score of 1-1. Here is the prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Ulsan
In the first round of the playoffs, Hon Myong-bo's team faced Kofu from Japan. Essentially, the fate of the confrontation was decided in the first match in Ulsan, where the hosts secured a victory with a score of 3-0. However, even in the away game, the Ulsan Tigers did not slacken and secured their second consecutive victory - 2-1. The team approaches the game against Jeonbuk after an away victory in the league against Gimcheon - 3-2. Already in eight matches in all competitions, the "Tigers" have not lost, and in the recently started South Korean championship, they occupy the second position.
Jeonbuk
In the first round of the AFC Champions League playoffs, the "Warriors" faced Pohang from Korea. Here too, in the first match, the hosts secured a confident victory with a score of 2-0, which essentially became the key to progressing to the next stage. In the return match, the "Steelers" tried to get back into the game, responding with one goal already in the 12th minute, but Pohang could not do more. Moreover, the "Greens" even equalized the score towards the end of the second half. Jeonbuk approaches the game against Ulsan after an away draw with Suwon - 1-1. This draw became the second in a row in the starting South Korean championship. At the same time, Jeonbuk has not lost in seven consecutive matches on all fronts.
Interesting Facts about the Match and Head-to-Head History
- The first match in the confrontation interrupted a series of 3 matches in which only one team scored.
- In four meetings, the teams have failed to surpass the "Total Over 2.5".
- Ulsan has won the last four home matches against the "Warriors" - twice 2-1 and twice 1-0.
Ulsan vs Jeonbuk Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight advantage to the home team, estimating the probability of their victory with odds of 2.32, and to progress - 1.70. Considering the statistics of head-to-head meetings, we suggest taking "Ulsan to win with a (0) handicap" with odds of 1.65.
