Y'know, despite what fortune tellers, crystal balls, and that last ouija board session with my grandmother may want you to believe, predicting future events isn't always a walk in the park. But throw some stats and past performances my way, and suddenly the stars might just start to align. Now, let's talk Jeju United and FC Anyang.
The Korean battlefield stands divided. Jeju United, although favored by our odd-making overlords, hasn't had the sunniest of seasons; they're currently sitting with a 6-5-10 record. Their most recent encounters haven't exactly been a thrill ride either, with the team unable to get the better of Daejeon Hana Citizen and falling prey to the ever-dangerous Pohang Steelers... and let us not forget Gwangju FC triumphed over them, must have been a bitter day for Jeju.
Flipping the script, FC Anyang comes into this with a gravely average 7-3-11 record. They have an eclectic array of battles behind them; they've taken shots against Gwangju FC and taught Gangwon FC a football lesson, only to then shakily draw against Daejeon Hana Citizen and suffer defeat at the hands of Gimcheon Sangmu FC.
What makes matters indeed a scrumptious menu for sport lovers is their past clash. FC Anyang escalated past Jeju United with 2-1 in their last matchup. Will history bleed into the present or is fate due for a plot twist?
Look, predicting exactly which way the football's gonna bounce is kinda like trying to lick your elbow, but if you put my feet to the fire, I'd say FC Anyang might just have the edge here. And no, I am not just saying that because they won last time, plus their payouts are more appetizing if they pull through.
Albert’s Prediction: FC Anyang by 1