Pohang Steelers vs Kawasaki Frontale Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts set for a battle against Kawasaki Frontale in the ACL.

Pohang Steelers are ready to host Kawasaki Frontale on matchday 7 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25. The hosts are in fifth place in the Group A table of ACL as they have been able to win three matches in six matchdays. The visitors are in the fourth spot with four wins in hand in the same number of games.

Pohang Steelers will have some sort of advantage due to their home ground. They will have the support of their home fans and can build up some pressure on their Japanese opponent. The hosts dominated Vissel Kobe in their last AFC Champions League match and secured three points. They will appreciate another win here.

Kawasaki Frontale thrashed Shandong Taishan in their previous ACL fixture. It was an easy win for the Japanese side. They scored a couple of goals in the first half and another two goals in the second half. They defended well to maintain a clean sheet as well. This will keep their confidence high when they face their South Korean rivals.

Kick-off:

Location: Pohang, South Korea

Stadium: Pohang Steel Yard

Date: Tuesday, February 11

Kick-off Time: 10:00 GMT/ 05:00 ET/ 02:00 PT/ 15:30 IST

VAR: In use

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Form:

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

Kawasaki Frontale: W-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Jorge Luiz (Pohang Steelers)

Jorge Luiz will once again be the leader of the Pohang Steelers’ attack. He has five goal contributions in five ACL games for his side. The 25-year-old Brazilian forward will be beneficial for his side due to his attacking skills. With a proper impact up front, he should be able to score a goal or two which can put his team at an advantage.

Marcinho (Kawasaki Frontale)

Hailing from Brazil, Marcinho can play as a forward and as well as an attacking midfielder for his team. He has scored a couple of goals for his team in the AFC Champions League this season. Marcinho will be looking to add to his account in the heated contest against the Pohang Steelers up next.

Match Facts

• This is only going to be the third time that Pohang Steelers and Kawasaki Frontale will face one another.
• Pohang Steelers are coming in after securing a dominating 3-1 win in their last ACL game.
• Kawasaki Frontale also dominated their last AFC Champions League Elite game as they won the game by a scoreline of 4-0.

Pohang Steelers vs Kawasaki Frontale: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw
• Goals under 4.5
• Jorge Luiz to score

Injury and Team News

Pohang Steelers have all of their players ready to give their all for his side in the coming ACL game.

Kawasaki Frontale will be without the services of Jesiel, Yu Kobayashi and Geun-hyeong Lee in their next AFC Champions League fixture.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Pohang Steelers won: 1

Kawasaki Frontale won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Pohang Steelers predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Yun (GK); Eo Jeong-won, Jeon, Gyu-Baek Lee, Lee Tae-seok; Kim, Chan, De Lima, Hong; Baek, Luiz

Kawasaki Frontale predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Jung (GK); Van Wermeskerken, Jesiel, Maruyama, Miura; Segawa, Kawahara, Yamamoto, Marcinho; Tono, Erison

Match Prediction

The Pohang Steelers vs Kawasaki Frontale AFC Champions League contest is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Pohang Steelers 2-2 Kawasaki Frontale

Telecast Details

India – Fancode

UK – TBD

USA – Paramount+

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