Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors by 1
Ah, what have we here? The well-dressed derby of K League 1 between Pohang Steelers and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Now, if history can hold a pen, we know the nick on a record is telling. Over the last five matchups between them, it's a neck and neck tussle with Steelers notching 2 victories versus Motors’ 2, while they split the spoils once in a rambunctious draw.
This season’s form, though, is clear as the lack of hair on my head. Motors has been running quite a hot streak circuit with 13 wins versus Steelers’ 9. They've only tasted defeat twice, while Steelers had to swallow the murky soup of loss seven times. It's the age-old story; one team sits comfortably at the top sipping champagne while the other is fighting with the pigeons in the alley.
Now, let's steer a bit towards recent performances, which surely aren't a set of Picasso masterpieces for either team. But Motors does seem to be basking in the glow of a series of victories, sneaking past some opponents with just a goal's difference. Steelers, on the other hand, had their gear stuck in sand against FC Seoul recently, falling 4-1.
So, what do we wager? Considering all, to pick out a winner here is as easy as catching a chicken in a hen house for our seasoned bettors. All signs point to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors having that little extra oomph. But, let's not forget, the beauty of football is its unpredictability, and no football game was ever played on a stats sheet. Let's see then how this pans out.
Albert’s Prediction: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors by 1