Pohang Steelers vs Busan I’Park
10 May 1400hrs
Football – South Korea – K-League 1
Pick Pohang AH-0.25
Bookmaker bet365
Odds: 1.75 odds taken 0108 GMT, Friday 08 May
Sunday sees the continuation of the opening day of the season in the K-League 1 with Pohang Steelers playing host to newcomers, Busan I’Park as the betting tips continue at the Steelyard Stadium.
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Pohang Steelers Preview – Can Pohang get off to good start?
Sunday’s hosts, Pohang Steelers, finished last season’s K-League regular campaign in 5th place which earned them a place in the Championship Round where the hosts eventually secured a 4th place finish, so they’ll be confident that they can get off to a good start in this season’s opener against Busan I’Park.
Pohang Steelers secured 4th place thanks to finishing their season off in impressive fashion as they collected back-to-back wins away from home at Seoul 3-0 and a rousing 4-1 win at Ulsan Hyundai, while also being unbeaten in their last 4 matches overall.
The home side were also unbeaten in their last 7 matches on home turf at their Steelyard Stadium which included no fewer than 5 wins amidst an overall home record which finished the regular season at 10-3-4 26/18.
Busan I’Park Preview – Can Busan hold their own?
A two-legged promotion/relegation play-off against Gyeongnam ended in triumph for Sunday’s visitors, Busan I’Park, as they secured a 2-0 aggregate win to clinch promotion back to the K-League 1 after a 5-year absence.
Busan I’Park finished runners-up at the end of last season’s K-League 2 campaign and 6 points behind the title winners, Gwangju, but Busan won through the final stages to return to the domestic top flight where they face a tough assignment on the opening day of this new season.
However, having lost 8 of their last 10 away matches in the K-League 1 as well as failing to win any of their last 13 matches on the road at this level, Busan I’Park will be keen to improve upon this woeful record on the road, starting at Pohang on Sunday.
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Pohang Steelers vs Busan I’Park Betting Advice
Key Facts – Pohang Steelers vs Busan I’Park Tip
- Pohang Steelers have won 5 of their last 7 matches at home
- Busan have lost 8 of their last 10 away matches in K-League 1
- Pohang beat Busan 2-0 in their last meeting at home
Pohang should get their season off to a winning start here but it’s opening day so perhaps back the hosts with the handicap here.
The best betting odds for Pohang Steelers vs Busan I’Park
Pohang to win: 1.95 at bet365
Draw: 3.40 at bet365
Busan to win: 3.80 at bet365
