Jeju United

vs

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC

Predictions & Betting Tips

Head-to-head history and recent form

Jeju United have won two of the last four home H2Hs against Jeonbuk, but for this Jeju United vs Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC prediction, the visitors arrive in much better form and have a terrific road record. These sides are tied in the H2H in K-League 1 after one win apiece and a 1-1 draw just five weeks ago. Jeonbuk are in red-hot form and have won three straight, while Jeju have lost both of their most recent home games, including a 0-3 defeat to Gangwon FC.

Jeonbuk have the firepower and momentum

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC are playing the best soccer in the K-League 1 with 28 points from 14 matches and occupy 2nd place in the table. Gustavo Poyet’s preference for a high-tempo, pressing style where the full-backs and wingers get forward and the team plays with a real purpose has paid immediate dividends and it looks like his game plan will only get better with time. This Jeju United vs Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC preview highlights that Jeju United sit in 11th with 12 points after 14 matches, which is already a disappointing campaign for Hak-Beom Kim who took charge in December 2023. The Jeju United squad have been tough to play through and are a functional side that don’t chase the game, but they have had difficulty getting results with this group and the evidence is in the record.

Goal power could decide the contest

The contrast in approaches to the game could make for a fascinating battle on Friday, but our Jeju United vs Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC prediction is that Jeonbuk’s better form, away record and superior goal power suggest they will win. Jeju have had the home advantage in this fixture more often than not, but the bookmakers have got this game right with Jeonbuk at +118 and Jeju at +250. The Jeju United vs Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC betting tips include backing Jeonbuk to win to nil, as the visitors have only conceded two goals in their last six away matches, while Jeju have only scored nine in seven home K-League 1 matches this term. Jin-Woo Jeon is in fine form for Jeonbuk with seven goals in 13 league appearances and three in his last five, while Yuri Jonathan has scored four of their last 5 goals and is their only genuine danger man with four goals in 11 K-League 1 appearances this season.