FC Anyang

vs

Pohang Steelers

Predictions & Betting Tips

Sides will test each other in different ways

Pohang Steelers have had mixed fortunes under Tae-Ha Park, making his mark with high-tempo, high-pressing football that has led to some thrilling matches. Results have been inconsistent with one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five K-League 1 matches, including a surprising home defeat to Gwangju FC last weekend. But the FC Anyang vs Pohang Steelers prediction is that Park’s team can still get goals, even if they have conceded ten in their six previous away games of the season, and they still sit 6th in the table on 19 points from 14 matches. FC Anyang are two points behind in ninth on 17 from 15, but they have had a similar number of disappointing results of late with no wins, two draws and three losses in their past five outings. This FC Anyang vs Pohang Steelers preview highlights that the styles of these two teams are markedly different, with Pohang keen to press high and attack directly, while Anyang prefer a more patient, pragmatic build-up and control the pace of the game. This could be a real test of how much progress Byeong-Hoon Ryu has made with his side since he took over in December 2023 as he tends to set up his team to be organised and structured in possession.

Anyang won’t give up easily

Oberdan brings a goal threat from midfield for Pohang, having scored twice in the last five games where the side managed five goals total. Ho-Jae Lee is their main man up front with six in 13 games so far, but Anyang have a reliable goalscorer in Bruno Mota with six in 15. The bookmakers are giving the Steelers the edge in this game at +152, although the hosts are still a tempting price at +188. A draw at +235 also appeals, but there is a slight preference for the FC Anyang vs Pohang Steelers prediction to favor Pohang to grind out a result here. The X2 market is offered at -227, which is a short price considering the teams have had similar results over the past few weeks. Based on these FC Anyang vs Pohang Steelers betting tips, Pohang’s high-pressing style could expose Anyang’s defensive weaknesses. However, Ryu’s men are not a bad team and with home-field advantage should be able to keep this close enough to cause Pohang some problems.