Seoul vs Sangju Sangmu - 21/07/24

Seoul vs Sangju Sangmu Prediction & Preview

Preview

The Seoul World Cup Stadium is set to host a crucial match in the 24th round of the South Korea K-League 1, as sixth-placed Seoul takes on league leaders Sangju Sangmu. The home side, managed by Gi-Dong Kim, will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing 5-1 defeat against Pohang Steelers in their last outing.

Seoul has been inconsistent in recent weeks, with three wins and two losses in their last five matches. They have taken nine points from those games, which is a decent return considering their position in the table. The hosts average 2 goals per game, but their defense has been leaky, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per match.

Sangju Sangmu, on the other hand, has been in excellent form, winning three and drawing one of their last five matches. They have taken 10 points from those games, which has helped them maintain their position at the top of the table. The visitors, managed by Jung-Yong Chung, have been solid defensively, conceding an average of just 0.8 goals per game.

In their last meeting, which was on May 28th this year, Sangju Sangmu and Seoul played out a goalless draw at Gimcheon Stadium. However, it's worth noting that Sangju Sangmu has never beaten Seoul in their last five head-to-head matches, with the hosts winning two and drawing three of those encounters.

Bet

Considering the recent form and stats of both teams, I would recommend a bet on Over 2.5 goals at odds of 2. Both Seoul and Sangju Sangmu have been scoring freely, with the home side averaging 2 goals per game and the visitors scoring an average of 2.2 goals per match. Additionally, Sangju Sangmu has been conceding an average of 1 goal per game on their travels, which could lead to a high-scoring encounter.

While Seoul is favored to win at odds of 2.2, I believe the Over 2.5 goals bet offers better value considering the attacking prowess of both teams.