Buriram United vs Pohang Steelers Prediction and Betting Tips | October 22, 2024

Buriram United welcome Pohang Steelers at the Chang Arena in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday. The hosts are eying the top spot, while Pohang will hope to maintain their recent momentum.

Buriram are undefeated in this edition of the continental competition. They opened their campaign with a goalless draw with Japanese side Vissel Kobe before claiming their first win on matchday two, beating Central Coast Mariners 2-1. The hosts are third in the East Region with four points but could snatch the top spot if they win on Tuesday.

Thunder Castle are atop the Thai League 1 with 22 points despite having two matches in hand due to their continental assignments. They are looking to win the top flight for the fourth straight time.

Pohang, meanwhile, were handed a 4-2 drubbing by Shanghai Shenhua on matchday one but quickly got back to winning ways, beating Shanghai Port 3-0. The Steelers are seventh, tied on three points with four other teams. They could slip out of the Round of 16 qualification zone if they drop points in Buriram.

The Pohang-based side crashed out in the Round of 16 last year. They have won the AFC Champions League thrice (1996–97, 1997–98, 2009) and were finalists in 2021. With four rounds of matches to go in the 2024 K League 1, Pohang are fourth with 52 points, trailing leaders Ulsan by 10 points.

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Buriram United vs Pohang Steelers Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• The two sides have met two times, with the Steelers winning once and drawing the other.
• Buriram have won four times and drawn once in their last five home matches.
• Buriram are undefeated in nine matches, winning seven.
• The Steelers have lost four times in their last five matches on the road.
• Buriram have won four times in their last five matches, while Pohang have won thrice in the same period.
• Form Guide: Buriram – W-W-W-W-D; Pohang Steelers – D-D-W-W-W

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Buriram United vs Pohang Steelers Prediction

Buriram are enjoying a purple patch will be keen to continue their momentum against the visitors in their push to claim the top spot.

Pohang, meanwhile, have been terrible on the road recenty. Considering that, expect Buriram to prevail at home.

Prediction: Buriram 3-1 Pohang

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Buriram United vs Pohang Steelers Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Buriram

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Buriram to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Pohang to score - Yes