Yokohama F. Marinos vs Pohang Steelers Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Only one point separates the two sides

Pohang Steelers will visit Yokohama F. Marinos on Matchday five of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25. The Marinos are currently placed third in Group A with seven points. They have two wins, one draw, and one loss in the competition so far. The Tricolour are in a firm position to qualify and move to the next round. They are the top scorers of the entire group so far as they have scored 14 goals in their opening four matches.

Pohang Steelers on the other hand are seventh on the points table with six points. With two wins and two losses to their name, they have six points to their name and can overtake the Japanese club with a win against them. Manager and club legend Park Tae-ha has done a decent job with the team so far and he will be motivated to guide his team to make a deep run in the AFC Champions League Elite.

Kick-off:

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:30 PM IST

Venue: Nissan Stadium

Form:

Yokohama F. Marinos (in all competitions): W-W-W-D-L

Pohang Steelers (in all competitions): L-L-W-D-L

Players to watch out for:

Anderson Lopes (Yokohama F. Marinos)

The Brazilian international is coming into this game after scoring a hat-trick against Jubilo Iwata and securing a 4-3 win for Marinos. He is in great form as he has already scored four goals in the competition in just three appearances. He engages both the opposition defenders with ease which opens up spaces for his teammates. Fans will be hoping that he can continue his great goalscoring run and take Yokohama F. Marinos over the line.

Jorge Teixeira (Pohang Steelers)

The 25-year-old forward has been very effective in front of goal for Pohang Steelers this season. He has already contributed to four goals (two goals and two assists) in four appearances for his club in the AFC Champions League Elite. The Brazilian will have to play a key role if Pohang Steelers wants to get a result against Yokohama F. Marinos away from home.

Match Facts:

• This will be the first encounter between these two teams.
• Yokohama F. Marinos won 4-3 against Jubilo lwata in their last match.
• Pohang Steelers lost 1-0 against Gangwon in their last game.

Yokohama F. Marinos vs Pohang Steelers: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1 – Yokohama F. Marinos to win – 1.76 by Stake
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score – 1.59 by 1XBET
• Tip 3 – Expected Goals – Over 3 – 1.92 by Dafabet

Injury and Team news:

Ren Kato will be the only absentee for the home side.

Pohang Steelers on the other hand will be without Dong-hee Lee and Ho-jae Lee due to their respective injuries.

Head-to-Head:

This will be the first encounter between these two teams.

Predicted Lineup:

Yokohama F. Marinos (4-2-3-1)

Likura(GK); Matsubara, Hatanaka, Eduardo, Nagato, Watanabe, Koike; Yan, Nishimura, Eiber; Lopes

Pohang Steelers (4-4-2)

Pyeong-Guk(GK); Hoon, Aspropotamitis, Kwang, Wanderson; Tae-seok, Chanhee, de Lima, Jeong; Teixeira, Barbosa

Match Prediction:

Yokohama F. Marinos are the firm favourites coming into this clash. They are in a great run of form and are scoring goals for fun. They will also have the home advantage for this clash so our Match Prediction for this one is

Prediction: Yokohama F. Marinos 3-1 Pohang Steelers

Telecast details for Yokohama F. Marinos vs Pohang Steelers

India: FanCode

UK: Triller TV

USA: Paramount+

Nigeria: beIN SPORTS Connect

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