Johor Darul Ta'zim vs Pohang Steelers Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The visitors are in to seal a spot for the next ACL round.

Johor Darul Ta’zim are all set to host Pohang Steelers on matchday 8 of the AFC Champions League Elite. They are in the fifth spot after being able to win three matches in seven games. Pohang Steelers on the other hand are in eighth place after winning the same number of matches in the same number of outings.

The Malaysian side Johor Darul Ta’zim are doing very well in their league. They are also coming in after securing a win in their previous ACL game. Johor Darul Ta’zim defeated Central Coast Mariners. It was a close match and they scored a goal late in the second half to take home the win.

It will be an away game for the South Korean side Pohang Steelers. They will be under pressure because the Pohang Steelers are on the borderline and cannot afford a loss here. The visiting team will be low on confidence as they were thrashed in their last AFC Champions League game.

Kick Off:

• Location: Gelang Patah, Malaysia
• Stadium: Sultan Ibrahim Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, February 18
• Kick-Off Time: 17:30 IST/ 12:00 GMT/ 07:00 ET/ 04:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

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Form:

Johor Darul Ta’zim: W-W-W-W-W

Pohang Steelers: L-W-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Arif Aiman Hanapi (Johor Darul Ta’zim)

Arif Aiman Hanapi is surely going to make a difference for Johor Darul Ta’zim in their upcoming ACL clash. The Malaysian midfielder has been able to score four goals and also has a couple of assists to his name in the AFC Champions League this season. Arif Aiman Hanapi controls the midfield and is also capable of scoring goals.

Jorge Teixeira (Pohang Steelers)

The Brazilian forward will be leading the visitors from the front. Jorge Teixeira has scored a couple of goals and also has three assists in six ACL games. He will be looking to make a play with his fellow teammates so that he can score a goal or two which might lead his team to win.

Match Facts

• Johor Darul Ta’zim are on a 10-match victory run across all competitions.
• The hosts are yet to win a match against Pohang Steelers.
• Pohang Steelers are winless in their last two fixtures.

Johor Darul Ta’zim vs Pohang Steelers: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @7/2 Pricedup
• Goals over 3.5 @13/10 betfair
• Arif Aiman Hanapi to score

Injury and Team news

The visitors Pohang Steelers will be coming in with all of their players fit and ready to play.

Johor Darul Ta’zim will be without the services of Syahmi Safari as he is injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Johor Darul Ta’zim won: 0

Pohang Steelers won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Johor Darul Ta’zim predicted lineup (3-2-4-1)

Zubiaurre (GK); Amat, Eddy, Gonzalez; Insa, Mesa; Hanapi, Heberty, Viera, Arribas; Bergson

Pohang Steelers predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Hwang (GK); Eo Jeong-won, Min-Kwang Jeon, Aspropotamitis, Lee; Rocha, Kim, De Lima, Wanderson; Teixeira, Hong

Match Prediction

The Johor Darul Ta’zim vs Pohang Steelers ACL match is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Johor Darul Ta’zim 2-2 Pohang Steelers

Telecast Details

India – Fancode

UK – TBD

USA – Paramount+

Nigeria – beIN SPORTS CONNECT

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