Alright, listen up, my sports fanatics. We're looking at Jeju United locking horns with Daejeon Hana Citizen. Been a heated rivalry, for sure.
Recent history's been fairly kind to Jeju United when these two go toe-to-toe. United's taken the last two meetings, boosting their morale, no doubt. But remember, history is merely yesterday's news.
Season-wise, we've seen Daejeon getting cozy with a draw, with 11 wounds licked compared to Jeju's skinny 2. But we're talking about Jeju, who's hit the high note with 12 victories to Daejeon's distancing 8.
As for recent form though? Well, that might have you flipping a coin. Daejeon has managed to avoid a complete shut-out, notching up a couple of victories against FC Seoul and Gwangju FC. Jeju, on the other hand, has taken some hard knocks, getting trounced by Daegu FC and Suwon FC. For some reason though, they never seem to forget how to score when it really counts.
All that said, while Daejeon might come in speculating a draw, their middling results against lower-tier teams suggest they're not quite up to snuff. Like the proverbial tortoise still trying to catch up to the hare, Daejeon seems set on a path of second-best.
Jeju? They've gambled and gone big. It hasn't always paid off, but when it comes to the big stage against Daejeon, it just might. So hold on to your hats and place your faith in the underdogs.
Albert’s Prediction: Jeju United by 1