Daegu invite Buriram United to the DGB Daegu Bank Park in their AFC Champions League playoff fixture on Tuesday.
The Korean club are sixth in the K1 League standings and secured a 3-1 win against Seongnam in their previous outing. They conceded a goal in the fifth minute but managed to maintain their composure in a convincing win.
The visiting side are on a seven-game winning streak across all competitions and travel to Daegu having recorded a 2-1 win at home against Chonburi on Wednesday.
Daegu vs Buriram United Head-to-Head
This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between the two sides. While the hosts have never faced a team from Thailand, the visiting side have faced Korean opponents six times across all competitions.
They recorded just four wins in those fixtures and suffered eight defeats. So, it remains to be seen how they will fare against the hosts, who made it to the round of 16 in the 2021 edition.
Daegu form guide (K1 League): W-L-W-D-L
Buriram United form guide (all competitions): W-W-W-W-W
Daegu vs Buriram United Team News
Daegu
As per the latest information available, Woo-seok Kim, Jang Seong-won, and Chul Hong are the injury concerns for the home team. Hong started the first two games of the season for the hosts but picked up an injury and is sidelined at the moment.
Won and Kim have been out of action with injuries picked up late last season.
Injury: Woo-seok Kim, Jang Seong-won, Chul Hong
Doubtful: None
Suspension: None
Buriram United
There are no reported injuries or suspensions for the visiting side and they travel to Korea with a fully-fit squad. They have a 12-point lead at the top of the standings and are expected to field a strong starting XI here.
Injury: None
Doubtful: None
Suspension: None
Daegu vs Buriram United Predicted XI
Daegu Predicted XI (3-4-3): Oh Seung-hoon (GK); Jeong Tae-uk, Hong Jeong-woon, Jin-Hyuk Kim; Jae-Won Hwang, Bruno Lamas, Hee-Seung Kim, An Yong-woo; Ko Jae-hyeon, Cesinha, Edgar
Buriram United Predicted XI (4-4-2): Siwarak Tedsungnoen (GK); Narubadin Weerawatnodom, Digao, Rebin Sulaka, Sasalak Haiprakhon; Suphanat Mueanta, Ratthanakorn Maikami, Peeradon Chamratsamee, Theerathon Bunmathan; Supachai Chaided, Jonathan Bolingi
Daegu vs Buriram United Prediction
The visiting side are in great form at the moment with seven wins on the spin. They will be making a long trip from Thailand to Korea, which might have an impact on their match fitness here.
Home advantage should come into play here and it is expected that the Korean side will come out on top against Buriram United.
Prediciton: Daegu 2-1 Buriram United
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