Yokohama Marinos vs Ulsan Hyundai prediction and betting tips on April 24, 2024
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On Wednesday, April 24, Yokohama Marinos will host Ulsan Hyundai in the second leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final. In the first leg, the Korean team triumphed 1-0. The match predictions and stakes for these teams have been prepared by analysts at Dailysport.
Yokohama Marinos
The 2022 champions of Japan have had a somewhat lackluster start to the new J-League season. In the initial 8 rounds, the "Tricolors" have only secured 4 victories and currently sit in seventh place. However, in comparison to all the teams positioned above them, Yokohama Marinos have one match in hand. In their previous J-League match, Yokohama Marinos played out a 2-2 draw against Shonan Bellmare at home. Before the first leg of the semi-final, Yokohama performed excellently in the AFC Champions League, defeating the Chinese Shandong Taishan in both legs of the quarterfinals.
Ulsan Hyundai
Ulsan, like Yokohama, has played one match fewer than their K-League opponents. After 7 matches, Ulsan occupies the third position, but winning their postponed match would elevate them to the top. Prior to their first match against Yokohama, the "Tigers" secured two commanding victories in the K-League: 4-0 against Gangwon and 3-0 against Suwon. Interestingly, in the AFC Champions League, Ulsan struggled in the group stage, finishing second with 10 points. However, in the playoffs, Ulsan confidently defeated Kofu and Jeonbuk, and now stands on the verge of the final.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- Before this season, Yokohama Marinos and Ulsan Hyundai had never crossed paths in AFC Champions League matches.
- Ulsan Hyundai has won only 3 out of their last 10 away matches.
Yokohama Marinos vs Ulsan Hyundai prediction
Ulsan Hyundai performs significantly worse away from home, and the stakes for this match are too high. I predict that the teams will play cautiously, resulting in fewer than three goals scored.
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