Jeonbuk Motors vs Suwon Bluewings

Jeonbuk Motors and Suwon Bluewings are set to trade tackles at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium in an exciting Korean Cup quarter-final tie.

Jeonbuk Motors kicked off their Korean Cup campaign with a hard-earned 1-0 win over lower-league side Ulsan Citizen last time out. They have since delivered a mixed bag of performances across four K League 1 matches (W2, D1, L1). Speaking of Jeonbuk’s problems with inconsistent showings, a run of two wins from their last seven competitive home outings (D4, L1) doesn’t look promising. Each draw during that seven-game sequence yielded the same 1-1 scoreline, highlighting the potential for end-to-end action. Yet, anything other than Jeonbuk’s triumph in this one would be a major surprise. Indeed, the ‘Warriors’ have won four of their last five league H2Hs on home turf (L1).

Meanwhile, Suwon Bluewings needed penalties to oust Gimcheon Sangmu in their Korean Cup curtain-raiser. Things went smooth in the previous round as they put two unanswered goals past Gangwon. But the ‘White and Reds’ will have to defy their abysmal run of form if they are to reach the semi-finals. Lee Byung-keun’s men have lost their last three top-flight fixtures by an aggregate score of 6-1, failing to score from open play. That streak includes a 2-1 defeat at Jeonbuk a week ago that made it four consecutive H2H losses for Suwon. A second-half penalty converted by Elvis Saric at least halted their run of three successive H2Hs without scoring.

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LA Galaxy vs Minnesota United

Underperforming Los Angeles Galaxy will hope to get back to winning ways when they meet out-of-sorts Minnesota United in a must-win Major League Soccer fixture at Dignity Health Sports Park.

A shocking 2-1 home defeat to USL outfit Sacramento Republic in the US Open Cup last time out poured more misery on LA Galaxy’s sticky patch of form. Greg Vanney’s men have picked up just one win from their five previous MLS outings (D2, L2), allowing eighth-placed Houston Dynamo to reduce the gap to only three points. So Galaxy can ill-afford another slip-up here if they are to retain a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Minnesota’s visit to Dignity Health Sports Park bodes well for Galaxy’s bid to dig themselves out of trouble. They’ve gone unbeaten in all four MLS home H2Hs to date (W2, D2), averaging a whopping 2.75 goals per game.

As for Minnesota United, a 2-1 defeat to Inter Miami last time out made it three MLS defeats on the trot. Languishing five points below the Western Conference playoff territory, the ‘Loons’ go into this match-up hoping to beat the odds. But to improve their lacklustre 25% win ratio in away league matches this season (W2, D1, L5), Adrian Heath’s men need to fly out of the traps. A lack of the ‘bounce back’ ability has seen Minnesota go winless in all seven MLS fixtures in which they conceded the opening goal this term (D2, L5).

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Busan Transportation vs Seoul

K League 1 powerhouse Seoul take a trip to the Busan Asiad Auxiliary Stadium to take on lower-league opposition Busan Transportation in the Korean Cup quarter-finals.

Stuck in the Korean third tier, Busan Transportation come into this match-up off the back of a 3-1 defeat to fellow lower-league rivals Gyeongju KHNP. That reverse brought Busan’s 12-game winless streak in all competitions to a halt (W6, D6), which included Korean Cup triumphs over Gimpo and Jeonnam. It is worth noting that both those domestic cup successes required either extra time or penalties. Inspired by a seven-game unbeaten home run (W3, D4), the ‘Busan Seagull’ will look to defy the odds and avenge a 1-0 defeat in their only previous H2H. It took place in this precise competition back in 2011.

In the meantime, things are not going Seoul’s way these days, as witnessed by an underwhelming run of one win from their last four league outings (D2, L1). That uninspiring sequence has followed a comprehensive 3-1 home victory over Jeju United in the previous Korean Cup round. But An Ik-soo’s men have only lost one of their last five competitive away matches (W2, D2), including a penalty shoot-out triumph over Changwon in the opening Korean Cup round. A low-scoring theme highlighted that five-game sequence, as each fixture featured under 2.5 total goals, at an average of 1.2 per match. What’s more, Seoul have netted one goal or fewer in their last nine competitive away games on the trot.

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Gamba Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Relegation-threatened Gamba Osaka will be looking to bounce back from a rotten patch when they take on top-half J1 League high-flyers Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

Since a hard-fought 1-0 triumph away to Kashiwa Reysol in mid-May, Gamba Osaka have turned on an ‘airplane mode.’ The hosts enter this round having lost four consecutive J1 League fixtures by an aggregate score of 8-3. But three of those defeats came by a single-goal margin, suggesting the ‘Black and Blues’ have enough fighting spirit to lift themselves out of jeopardy. With only two points separating them from safety, they still have realistic chances of avoiding relegation. Unfortunately, Gamba’s four-game home league form spells trouble (W1, D1, L2), especially considering they failed to score twice in that sequence.  On a more positive note, Tomohiro Katanosaka’s men have lost just one of their last four top-flight H2Hs as hosts (W2, D1).

As for Sanfrecce Hiroshima, an overwhelming 3-1 away triumph over Avispa Fukuoka last time out extended their winning league streak to four games. A rich vein of form has seen Hiroshima whittle down the gap on third-placed Kawasaki Frontale to four points. However, they can ill-afford to rest on their laurels, as Gamba have been a thorn in their side lately. Michael Skibbe’s team eked out a 2-1 victory in their most recent encounter to end a run of four winless league H2Hs (D2, L2). Despite Hiroshima’s 86% unbeaten away ratio this term, another success is far from a foregone conclusion. Indeed, they’ve only won two of their seven top-flight travels to date (D4, L1).

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Selangor vs Sabah

Stadium Petaling Jaya plays host to a handsomely-looking Malaysian Super League showdown between Selangor and Sabah.

Mid-table Selangor have performed in patches in the opening stage of the new Malaysian Super League season. After drawing their inaugural two top-flight fixtures, none of their last three league outings have ended level (W3, L2). A common denominator? Each match won/lost during that five-game sequence yielded a multi-goal margin, with four seeing the winner score 3+ goals. By contrast, the ‘Red Giants’ have been nothing if not consistent at home, having won all three Malaysian Super League home contests by an aggregate score of 14-2. Delivering action from the offset, Michael Feichtenbeiner’s men have netted 2+ first-half goals in two of their opening three home league games.

As for Sabah, a quick-fire first-half brace handed them a hard-earned 2-1 home triumph over Sri Pahang last time out, extending their winning league streak to three matches. It’s been ‘all or nothing’ for the visitors this season. None of their eight top-flight fixtures have ended as a draw (W6, L2). Yet, 50% of those results (win/loss) have featured a single-goal margin, highlighting the potential for a cagey affair. Though they’ve won three of their four away league contests this term (L1), defensive woes are arising. After winning their first two Malaysian Super League fixtures on the road by an identical 1-0 scoreline, they’ve conceded precisely twice on their last two league travels.

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Shandong Taishan vs Henan Songshan Longmen

Luneng Big Stadium is the venue as Shandong Taishan and Henan Songshan Longmen lock horns in a tasty-looking Chinese Super League encounter.

Shandon Taishan fell apart at Zhejian Professional last time out, as an underwhelming 2-0 defeat arrested their three-game winning league streak. Yet, it followed the same pattern. Shandong’s last four Chinese Super League matches (won/lost) have witnessed the winner keep a clean sheet. Adding to this sentiment, the ‘Taishan Dui’ have won all three top-flight home fixtures this season ‘to nil.’ But do not expect Hao Wei’s men to fly out of the traps from the get-go. Seven of Shandong’s eight home league goals this season have come in the second half of play. Indeed, they have scored on or beyond the 75th minute in all three home league outings thus far.

In the meantime, travelling Henan Songshan Longmen head into proceedings as one of only three Chinese Super League sides yet to lose a single top-flight game this term (W4, D2). A goalless draw with Changchun Yatai, sandwiched by a pair of commanding away victories coming by 2+ goals ‘to nil,’ gives the visitors every reason to hope for another success. The ‘Red Devils’ are the only team in China’s top-tier competition to have registered a shutout on all three league travels this season. By contrast, they have conceded at least once across their last five top-flight visits to Shandong (D1, L4).

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs New England Revolution

In-form New England Revolution head to BC Place to encounter Vancouver Whitecaps in an intriguing Major League Soccer match-up.

Except for a 4-0 humbling away to Seattle Sounders a fortnight ago, Vancouver Whitecaps have won three of their last four MLS games by an aggregate score of 5-1. BC Place has been a stronghold this season, as the ‘Blue and White’ are unbeaten in six out of seven MLS home outings (W4, D2), including the last four on the bounce (W3, D1). That could inspire Vancouver’s bid to improve upon their underwhelming home league record against New England (W1, D2, L1). High scoring has been a common theme across those four fixtures. While each witnessed both teams on the scoresheet, the last three have featured 3+ overall goals, producing an average of 5.33 per match.

Meanwhile, New England Revolution enter this round unbeaten in eight MLS fixtures (W4, D4), alternating between victories (3) and draws (3) across the last six. On a more positive note, after going winless in their opening five away league games (D2, L3), they have racked up back-to-back wins. Bruce Arena’s men are scoring for fun these days, having found the net in both halves across their last five league travels. But New England’s defensive frailties have seen them concede in all seven MLS fixtures on hostile turf, at an average of 2.28 per game. Curiously, only Vancouver (11) have conceded more first-half goals on the road this season than the ‘Revs’ (8).

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Philadelphia Union vs New York City

Subaru Park plays host to a tasty-looking Major League Soccer fixture as Philadelphia Union and New York City go head-to-head in a top-table Eastern Conference six-pointer.

Back-to-back 1-1 draws with Cincinnati and New England Revolution in the build-up to this fixture have confirmed Philadelphia’s reputation as the ‘stalemate kings.’ Over 50% of Philadelphia’s MLS matches this season have ended level (8/15), including seven of the last eight (W1). Despite their underwhelming domestic form, Jim Curtin’s men head into this matchday trailing Eastern Conference pacesetters NY City by a single point. In stark contrast to Philadelphia’s proneness to drawing top-flight games this term, none of their nine previous home league meetings with City have ended level (W4, L5). Interestingly, each result (win/loss) in that sequence witnessed the winner score precisely two goals, with 56% of them yielding an identical 2-1 scoreline.

On the other hand, New York City pegged Colorado Rapids back in a frustrating 1-1 home draw last time out to maintain an impressive nine-match unbeaten MLS streak (W7, D2). However, they head into proceedings off the back of a 3-0 walloping at the hands of New York Red Bulls in the US Open Cup. The ‘Pigeons’ will hope to prove it was just a one-off and extend their two-game winning away MLS run. Both victories in that period saw Nick Cushing’s side keep a clean sheet. By contrast, they have lost both away league fixtures in which they failed to record a shutout this term.

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Los Angeles vs New York Red Bulls

Banc of California Stadium forms the backdrop for a mouth-watering Major League Soccer showdown between Los Angeles and New York Red Bulls.

Los Angeles fought back to hold Seattle Sounders to a 1-1 draw last time out, extending their unbeaten MLS streak to three matches (W2, D1). Despite retaining the top place in the Western Conference, they are only two points clear of second-placed Real Salt Lake. Since there’s no room for complacency, Steve Cherundolo’s men will be keen to defy their indifferent three-game home league record (W1, D1, L1). Banc of California Stadium has been a venue of entertainment lately. LA’s last three MLS fixtures have featured 3+ goals and both teams scoring, at an average of four per game. Incidentally, their only previous home league meeting with NY Red Bulls produced an overwhelming 4-2 win.

In the meantime, New York Red Bulls bounced back from a sub-par 2-0 defeat away to Charlotte with an identical triumph over Toronto FC last time out. But consistency has not been NY’s strong suit of late. Since a goal-friendly 3-3 home draw with Chicago Fire, the visitors have alternated between wins (2) and losses (2) in their last four league outings. Gerhard Struber’s lads have lost their back-to-back MLS fixtures on hostile turf after going unbeaten in their opening six away league matches (W5, D1). More importantly, they failed to get on the scoresheet in both defeats.

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Suwon vs Suwon Bluewings

High-flying Suwon entertain out-of-form Suwon Bluewings at the Suwon Sports Complex in a bottom-half K League 1 fixture.

Suwon have gone into overdrive following an underwhelming run of six winless K League 1 outings (D2, L4), winning their last two league matches by an aggregate score of 3-1. Both those triumphs have come by a narrow one-goal margin, which has been the case in four of their five top-flight wins this term. Though the ‘Dashers’ have proved they can thrive in keenly-contested battles, conceding first could cost them dearly. Indeed, they’ve ended up on the losing side in 67% of their K League 1 games when falling behind this term (W1, D2, L6). But after holding Bluewings goalless in both previous home league H2Hs (W1, D1), they should be safe and sound in this regard.

In the meantime, Suwon Bluewings have replaced a brace of top-flight draws with back-to-back defeats, suggesting the travelling fans could be in for another long weekend. Adding to this sentiment, the visitors have amassed a league joint-low four points away from home this term. Indeed, they are one of only two sides yet to pick up a single away win thus far (D4, L4). That’s mainly thanks to their uneventful frontline that has netted the division’s low five goals on the road this season, at an average of 0.62 per match. So it comes as no surprise that they’ve conceded the opening goal on seven of their eight K League 1 travels this term (D3, L4).

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Tianjin Jinmen Tiger vs Meizhou Hakka

Olympic Sports Center Stadium plays host to a mid-table Chinese Super League clash between Tianjin Jinmen Tiger and Meizhou Hakka.

A quick-fire double inside the opening 16 minutes of play fired Tianjin JT to a comfortable 2-0 win away to Cangzhou Mighty Lions last time out. More importantly, it helped the ‘Tigers’ arrest an abysmal four-game winless start to the new Chinese Suepr league season (D2, L2) and steer themselves away from the relegation zone. However, Yu Genwei’s men have conceded first in both home league matches this term, going winless on both occasions (D1, L1). Indeed, it takes Tianjin a while to trouble the scoreboard, as both top-flight home goals they have scored this season arrived on or beyond the 60th minute. By contrast, Dejan Radonjic’s 24th-minute equaliser handed Tianjin a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture on Matchday 1.

On the other hand, the newly-promoted Meizhou Hakka have yet to lose a single Chinese Super League fixture this term. Yet, four of their five top-flight games have ended level (W1), including the last two in a row. Before a scoreless draw away to Chengdu Rongcheng in their most recent league outing, Meizhou’s four previous top-flight games had witnessed both sides scoring. Since three of those four matches featured both teams on the scoresheet before half-time, an action-packed first half could be on the cards. Adding to this sentiment, two of Meizhou’s three away league goals scored this term have come inside the final 15 minutes of the first half.

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Jeonbuk Motors vs Daegu

Jeonju World Cup Stadium plays host to Jeonbuk Motors’ high-profile K League 1 clash against playoff hopefuls Daegu.

An action-packed second half saw Jeonbuk Motors beat Suwon Bluewings 2-1 last time out and build on a morale-boosting 3-1 away triumph over fierce rivals Ulsan Hyundai. With four wins from five K League 1 fixtures (L1), the ‘Warriors’ are among the most in-form Korean sides. But before jumping to a conclusion, it’s worth noting that Jeonbuk’s abovementioned win over Bluewings arrested their underwhelming streak of six winless home league matches (D3, L3). Keen to post back-to-back top-flight home victories for the first time this season, Kim Sang-sik’s side will rely on their eye-catching H2H home record. Since a 2-0 defeat in September 2019, they’ve won four consecutive home league meetings with Daegu by an aggregate score of 9-3.

As for Daegu, a narrow 1-0 home triumph over Jeju United last time out helped them snap a frustrating run of consecutive league draws and retain the final playoff spot by the skin of their teeth. But with seventh-placed Seoul only one point adrift, the visitors cannot afford another sub-par performance if they are to stay where they are. That could be easier said than done, as Alexandre Gama’s lads have yet to win a single top-flight match on hostile turf this season (D5, L3). That includes a run of four successive stalemates, three of which featured an identical 1-1 scoreline.

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DC United vs Nashville

Audi Field forms the backdrop for an inter-conference Major League Soccer match-up between underperforming DC United and playoff-bidding Nashville.

These are dark times for DC United, as they enter this matchday winless in six successive domestic games (D2, L4), including back-to-back MLS defeats by an aggregate score of 5-1. Indeed, following a brace of high-scoring home league triumphs over Houston Dynamo and New England Revolution, the ‘Black-and-Red’ have gone two home MLS fixtures without winning (D1, L1). After seeing his side concede precisely two goals on each occasion, interim boss Chad Ashton will feel obliged to address DC’s growing defensive woes. Particularly vulnerable before half-time, the hosts have registered 83% of their home goals conceded this season in the first half of play (10/12).

In the meantime, Nashville turned a 1-0 half-time lead into a 2-1 defeat to Sporting KC at home last time out, ending a run of four unbeaten MLS fixtures (W2, D2). Keen to get back to winning ways, the visitors can fall back on their recent away form. Kyle Roelke’s men have gone from three winless road trips (D1, L2) to winning back-to-back domestic matches on hostile turf. There’s plenty of reason for optimism in the travelling camp, as Nashville are unbeaten in three historic MLS meetings with DC United (W2, D1), keeping two clean sheets in that sequence. By contrast, they’ve conceded at least once in their last six away domestic encounters.

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Cangzhou Mighty Lions vs Beijing Guoan

Yutong International Sports Center is the venue as high-flying Chinese Super League heavyweights Beijing Guoan seek revenge against out-of-form Cangzhou Mighty Lions.

Cangzhou Mighty Lions got their new Chinese Super League campaign off to a flying start with a 2-1 win away to Beijing Guoan of all teams. However, since a somewhat unexpected Matchday 1 success, they have gone winless in four consecutive league matches (D2, L2), including back-to-back defeats ‘to nil’ in the build-up to this fixture. Indeed, a lack of scoring prowess has seen Cangzhou fail to get on the scoresheet in their last three top-flight outings. But if they do, it may not take long, as two of their three league goals scored this season have come before half-time. Despite finding the net in all three previous home league meetings with Beijing, each of them has ended level.

As for Beijing Guoan, an overwhelming 4-1 home triumph over Shenzhen last time out took them within a four-point distance of table-topping Henan Songshan Longmen. Unlike Cangzhou, the ‘Imperial Guards’ have hit the ground running since a false start to the season, racking up three wins from their subsequent four league matches (D1). Xie Feng’s men are scoring for fun these days, as witnessed by an impressive average of 2.5 goals netted across their last four league outings. Delivering action from the get-go, the visitors have tallied a league second-high six first-half goals this term, highlighting the potential for a fast start.

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Lion City vs Albirex Niigata

Jalan Besar Stadium forms the backdrop for a mouth-watering Singapore Premier League top-table six-pointer between Lion City and Albirex Niigata.

It has been an eye-catching start to the new Singapore Premier League season for Lion City, as they’ve won 82% of their opening 11 league fixtures (W9, D1, L1). Lion City’s formidable run of seven successive league victories puts them atop the Singapore Premier League table ahead of the kick-off, with second-placed Niigata trailing by six points. Coming into this matchday, the ‘Sailors’ are the only side in Singapore’s top-flight to have conceded under 10.5 goals this season (8). Furthermore, only two (25%) of those eight goals have come on home turf, highlighting the potential for another rock-solid defensive showing. That said, you’d have to go back to April 2015 to find Lion City’s last clean sheet in home league H2Hs.

As for Albirex Niigata, a run of four consecutive league victories in the build-up to this trip leaves them within touching distance of the division’s pacesetters. It seems that Kazuaki Yoshinaga’s men have switched through the gears of late, netting a staggering 13 goals across their last two league outings, which stands for 37% of their total goals this term. Adding to Niigata’s confidence – they’ve gone from three straight away league draws to back-to-back 2-1 victories, both of which saw them score inside the final 15 minutes of the first half. Delivering action from the get-go, the ‘White Swans’ have registered a clear majority (67%) of their total away league goals this season before half-time (10/15).

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Guangzhou City vs Changchun Yatai

Yuexiushan Stadium is the venue as Guangzhou City and Changchun Yatai go head-to-head in a bottom-half Chinese Super League encounter.

An underwhelming 4-2 home defeat to Zheijang Professional last time out made it five losses out of five as Guangzhou City head into proceedings nailed to the bottom of the Chinese Super League table. On the bright side, the goals scored against Zheijang in the previous round exceeded the home side’s tally of one goal netted across the inaugural four matchdays. However, a lack of defensive prowess has seen Guangzhou concede 2+ goals in four of their opening five league matches, at a league-worst average of 2.8 goals per game. Yet, Guangzhou’s indifferent four-game home record versus Changchun (W2, L2) suggests this fixture could go either way.

In the meantime, Changchun Yatai have suffered a noticeable dip in form since a 4-1 home thrashing of non-other than Guangzhou in early June. They have since gone winless in their last four league outings (D3, L1), failing to get on the scoresheet in three of them. Indeed, excluding sides from the drop zone, only three teams lament a worse scoring average than Changchun (one per match) this term. Since four of those five strikes came against Guangzhou, it’s easy to assume that head coach Chen Yang needs to address his team’s scoring problems as soon as possible. Adding to this sentiment, the visitors have drawn a blank on both Chinese Super League trips this term (D1, L1).

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Dalian Pro vs Henang Songshan Longmen

Chinese Super League top-three bidders Henang Songshan Longmen head to the Dalian Sports Center Stadium to take on fellow top-half rivals Dalian Pro.

Dalian Pro’s four-match unbeaten start to the new Chinese Super League season (W1, D3) came to a halt last time out as they slipped to a 2-0 away defeat to Shandong Taishan. After scoring precisely twice in their opening two league fixtures, the hosts have now netted under 1.5 goals in their last three top-flight outings on the trot. A lack of scoring proficiency could pose a threat to Dalian’s hopes of maintaining their 100% unbeaten ratio in home league H2Hs (W4, D2). Last season included, the ‘Blue Hawks’ have scored one goal or fewer in six of their seven previous home league games, further underlining their growing scoring problems.

On the other hand, Henan Songshan Longmen have enjoyed a stellar start to the season, going undefeated in all five Chinese Super League fixtures in 2022 (W3, D2). With table-topping Wuhan Three Towns two points clear, the visitors will be looking to bounce back from a scoreless away draw with Changchun Yatai last time out. Henan’s bid to whittle down a slender deficit has a strong foundation in their away showings this term, with the ‘Red Devils’ keeping a clean sheet on both top-flight travels in the 2022 campaign (W1, D1). The visitors have been equally impressive at the other end of the field this season, netting a league second-high 12 goals thus far.

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Incheon United vs Gangwon

Sungui Arena Park is the venue as Incheon United and Gangwon go head-to-head in a tasty-looking K League 1 encounter.

After a brace of scoring draws with the likes of Ulsan Hyundai and Daegu, Incheon United have alternated between defeats (2) and victory (1) across their last three league outings. Still three points clear of seventh-placed Seoul, the hosts cannot afford another slip-up if they are to remain in the playoff frame. Playing at home may not necessarily boost Incheon’s hopes of getting back to winning ways. A hard-fought 1-0 home triumph over dead-last Seongnam last time out snapped the hosts’ abysmal run of four winless home league fixtures (D3, L1). Each of Incheon’s three top-flight home wins this season has yielded an identical 1-0 scoreline, suggesting the ‘Mariners’ may have to work their socks off to make it four.

As for Gangwon, a horrendous return of one win from 12 K League 1 matches (D5, L6) has left them four points above rock-bottom Seongnam. Yet, the visitors’ playoff hopes are not out of the realm of reality. But they’d have to launch a substantial winning streak to whittle down a seven-point deficit on sixth-placed Daegu. This trip to Incheon could be a good starting point, as they’ve racked up three victories in their last four top-flight H2Hs at Sungui Arena Park (L1). However, a run of four defeats from their five previous competitive away games (D1) implies they are unlikely to inflict another upset on Incheon.

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Seoul vs Ulsan Hyundai

K League 1 pacesetters Ulsan Hyundai head to the Seoul World Cup Stadium to take on playoff-battling Seoul in a mouth-watering encounter.

Seoul eked out a narrow 1-0 win away to Suwon Bluewings last time out to arrest a frustrating streak of three winless K League 1 matches (D1, L2). However, they can ill-afford to rest on their laurels, as they still trail the playoff zone by a point. Homecoming Seoul will hope to defy their indifferent home league record this term (W3, D2, L2) and return to winning ways after going winless in back-to-back home outings (D1, L1). Unfortunately, Ulsan’s visit suggests another lacklustre result could be on the cards, with Seoul failing to win any of their last six top-flight H2Hs on home turf (D3, L3).

In the meantime, a first-half meltdown saw Ulsan Hyundai concede three times before half-time in a heartbreaking 3-1 home defeat to fierce rivals Jeonbuk Motors last time out. After witnessing their five-match unbeaten league run come to a halt (W4, D1), travelling coach Hong Myung-bo is looking to rally his troops to avoid losing back-to-back league games for the first time this season. Indeed, the ‘Tigers’ top the K League 1 table after losing just 12.5% of their opening 16 league outings (W11, D3, L2). There’s plenty of reason for optimism, as they’ve won their last three top-flight fixtures on hostile turf by an aggregate score of 7-2.

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Jeonbuk Motors vs Suwon Bluewings

Jeonju World Cup Stadium as top-half hight-flyers Jeonbuk Motors take on bottom-half strugglers Suwon Bluewings in an exciting K League 1 showdown.

Jeonbuk Motors bounced back from a disheartening 2-0 home defeat to Jeju United with a morale-boosting 3-1 win away to K League 1 leaders Ulsan Hyundai last time out. Since drawing 1-1 at home to Gangwon in mid-May, none of Jeonbuk’s last four league matches have ended level (W3, L1). Three of those four results (win/loss) have seen the winner keep a clean sheet, suggesting the importance of getting on the scoresheet first. Worryingly, though, the ‘Warriors’ have only won one of their seven home league outings this season and are winless in the last six on the trot (D3, L3). Low scoring has been a common theme in Jeonbuk’s home league fixtures this term, as all seven have featured under 2.5 total goals.

On the other hand, Suwon Bluewings slipped to a 1-0 home defeat to Seoul last time out, ending a decent run of four unbeaten K League 1 matches (W2, D2). Based on the visitors’ underwhelming away form, they are unlikely to return to winning ways here. Indeed, the ‘White and Reds’ are winless in all seven league fixtures on the road this term (D4, L3), netting a measly average of 0.57 goals per game. Moreover, except for a 3-1 win in May 2021, Suwon have lost three of their last four top-flight visits to Jeonbuk without scoring.

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Suwon FC vs Pohang Steelers

High-flying Pohang Steelers take a trip to the Suwon Sports Complex to take on bottom-half Suwon FC in an exciting K League 1 encounter.

Seung-Woo Lee’s late winner handed Suwon a narrow 1-0 triumph away to Gimcheon United last time out, ending his side’s underwhelming run of six winless league matches (D2, L4). Suwon’s last four K League 1 fixtures have yielded a full-time margin of under 1.5 goals, highlighting the potential for a tight, keenly-contested match-up. Adding to this theory, their two previous top-flight H2Hs at home have featured a single-goal margin (W1, L1), including a goal-friendly 4-3 victory in their most recent such showdown. However, the ‘Dashers’ head into proceedings having lost their last three home league matches by an aggregate score of 6-2. Indeed, you’d have to go back to April 10 to find Suwon’s last top-flight home win.

In the meantime, Pohang Steelers have racked up a three-game unbeaten K League 1 streak (W2, D1) since a 1-0 home loss to Jeonbuk Motors in mid-May. Kim Gi-dong’s men have netted 2+ goals in all three victories to take their seasonal tally to 21. Though only two sides have scored more goals this season than Pohang, their scoring average away from home is not as impressive as one would think. The visitors have bagged an average of 1.22 goals per K League 1 trip this term, going scoreless in two of their last four away league outings. Pohang’s disappointing away form has seen them alternate between draws (3) and defeats (2) across their last five top-flight travels.

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Shandong Taishan vs Dalian Pro

Luneng Big Stadium forms the backdrop for a tasty-looking Chinese Super League match-up between Shandong Taishan and Dalian Pro.

Shandong Taishan could not have hoped for a better start to the new league season. Barring an underwhelming 4-1 defeat away to Henan Songshan Longmen on Matchday, they have won all three remaining Chinese Super League fixtures ‘to nil.’ Yet, each victory came by a narrow 1-0 scoreline, suggesting that Shandong’s potential triumph may lack conviction. Any win would do, though, especially considering the ‘Taishan Dui’ have lost four of their last five top-flight meetings with Dalian (W1), failing to find the net in three. Head coach Hao Wei will hope his side can stay water-tight at the back, as has been the case in three of their four competitive home matches in 2022 thus far.

As for Dalian Professional, a run of back-to-back 1-1 draws in the build-up to this trip has maintained their 100% unbeaten ratio across their opening four Chinese Super League fixtures (W1, D3). Each of Dalian’s three top-flight away matches this calendar year have produced scoring draws, all of which saw the ‘Blue Hawks’ break the deadlock before half-time. That’s encouraging for the visitors’ point of view, given that they’ve failed to get on the scoresheet in three of their last five competitive visits to Shandong. But they won the two games they have scored in during that sequence.

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Daegu vs Jeju United

DGB Daegu Bank Park is the venue as Daegu and Jeju United go head-to-head in a mouth-watering K League 1 showdown.

Things are not going well for Daegu these days. Despite taking the field on a seven-match unbeaten K League 1 streak, five of them have ended level (W2), including the last two on the trot. Action at the DGB Daegu Bank Park could be back and forth, given that those five draws have seen both teams scoring. What’s more, three of Daegu’s last five top-flight home meetings with Jeju United have featured 4+ goals. Unfortunately for the home faithful, each such encounter witnessed Alexandre Gama’s side concede 2+ goals and fail to win (D1, L2). On a more positive note, they have netted over 1.5 goals in all three home league outings since the start of May (W2, D1).

In the meantime, travelling Jeju United have enjoyed a noticeable upturn in form ahead of this round, going from consecutive winless league games (D1, L1) to back-to-back triumphs. But with table-topping Ulsan Hyundai seven points away, the visitors can ill-afford to rest on their laurels. Since an enthralling 2-2 draw at Incheon United in early April, none of Jeju’s last four away league matches have ended level (W3, L1). With three of those four results (win/loss) seeing the winner open the scoring, a fast start will be vital to Jeju’s hopes of landing another triumph on hostile turf.

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Gimcheon Sangmu vs Seongnam

The two underperforming K League 1 sides are set to square off at the Gimcheon Stadium as bottom-half Gimcheon Sangmu take on rock-bottom Seongnam.

Gimcheon Sangmu head into proceedings in the midst of a rough patch, having failed to win their last six league fixtures (D2, L4). A disheartening 1-0 at home to Suwon FC last time out saw the hosts fall four points adrift of the K League 1 playoff zone. Kim Tae-wan’s men have some makeup to do, as they aim to arrest a run of consecutive home H2Hs without scoring (D1, L1). Gimcheon can draw confidence from beating Seongnam 3-0 in their most recent top-flight meeting in April 2022. But conceding first could throw their hopes of winning another H2H into doubt. They’ve lost eight out of nine league matches in which they fell behind this term (D1).

On the other hand, visiting Seongnam enter this round nailed to the bottom of the K League 1 table after racking up just two wins from their opening 16 league outings (D4, L10). Yet, it’s worth noting that both those triumphs have arrived away from home. Moreover, a lack of scoring prowess has seen the visitors score a league joint-low 12 goals this season. Half of those goals (6) have come on the road, handing the travelling fans a glimmer of hope that they could see their side on the scoresheet. But since an goal-friendly 4-3 win at Suwon FC in early April, Seongnam’s last three K League 1 away matches have yielded an identical 1-0 scoreline (W1, L3).

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Cangzhou Mighty Lions vs Tianjin Jinmen Tiger

Cangzhou Mighty Lions and Tianjin Jinmen Tiger are set to trade tackles in a bottom-half Chinese Super League showdown at the Yutong International Sports Center.

Cangzhou Mighty Lions enjoyed a stellar start to the new Chinese Super League season. They scored on either side of half-time to beat Beijing Guoan 2-1 as pre-match outsiders on Matchday 1. Yet, they have since gone winless in three league games (D2, L1), including a narrow 1-0 defeat away to Shenzhen last time out. Low scoring has been a common theme in Cangzhou’s top-flight matches early in the season. Their last three league outings have featured under 2.5 total goals, highlighting the potential for a tight, cagey affair. Indeed, their three previous top-flight encounters against Tianjin have yielded a full-time margin of under 1.5 goals (W1, D1, L1).

In the meantime, it’s been an abysmal start to the season for Tianjin Jinmen Tiger thus far. Back-to-back defeats sandwiched by a pair of draws see the visitors enter this round as none of just four sides yet to pick up a single win this term. Much of Tianjin’s problems early in the season have emanated from a lacklustre attack that has netted an average of just 0.75 goals per Chinese Super League game. Don’t expect them to kick things off early either, as two of their three top-flight goals scored this season have come on or beyond the 60th minute.

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Beijing Guoan vs Shenzen

Workers’ Stadium plays host to a top-half Chinese Super League showdown between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen.

It’s been a mixed start to the season for Beijing Guoan. After slipping to a 2-1 home defeat to Cangzhou in their 2022/23 Chinese Super League curtain-raiser, they’ve gone unbeaten in three league outings (W2, D1). Yet, an action-packed 2-2 draw away to Meizhou Hakka last time out hindered Beijing’s run of back-to-back league wins. Since each of their four top-flight fixtures this season yielded a full-time margin of under 1.5 goals, the Workers’ Stadium crowd could be in for another tight affair. Adding to this sentiment, Beijing’s last three Chinese Super League meetings with Shenzhen have ended separating the sides by under 1.5 goals (W1, D2).

On the other hand, Shenzhen’s new league season has been off to a flying start. Except for a 2-1 home defeat to Meizhou Hakka on Matchday 3, the visitors have won their three remaining Chinese Super League matches by an aggregate score of 5-1. Shenzen’s solitary away game this term yielded a 2-1 victory over Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, maintaining their 100% win ratio in top-flight away fixtures in 2022 (W2). However, the ‘Youth Army’ are staring into the face of adversity. They’ve won none of their last three league visits to Beijing (D1, L2), conceding 2+ goals on each occasion.

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Shanghai Shenhua vs Wuhan Yangtze

Shanghai Shenhua and Wuhan Yangtze are set to square off at the Hongkou Stadium in a tasty-looking Chinese Super League showdown.

Shanghai Shenhua have enjoyed a stellar start to the new Chinese Super League campaign, racking up three wins from four league fixtures (D1). Head coach Wu Jingui has based his side’s success on a rock-solid backline that had kept back-to-back clean sheets before conceding one goal apiece across the last two top-flight outings. Despite netting an average of 1.75 goals per league match this term, the ‘Flower of Shanghai’ still have to step up their first-half performances. Indeed, each of Shanghai’s seven Chinese Super League goals this season has come beyond half-time. But with just two goals conceded from their opening four league games, the hosts must be feeling safe and sound.

As for Wuhan Yangtze, a morale-crushing 3-1 home defeat at the hands of Wuhan Three Towns last time out arrested the visitors’ three-game winning start to the season. Despite their eye-catching points return, Wuhan’s top-flight victories this season have lacked conviction. Indeed, each of their three league wins has yielded a narrow single-goal margin. Since the winning goal in each of those three wins consistently arrived beyond the 70th minute, the late drama could be on the cards. But more importantly, the ‘Army of Han’ have failed to win any of their seven previous Chinese Super League visits to Shanghai (D3, L4). Moreover, they have conceded 2+ goals in five of their last six such match-ups.

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Changchun Yatai vs Henan Songshan Longmen

High-flying Henan Songshan Longmen head to the Development Area Stadium to take on out-of-sorts Changchun Yatai in an exciting Chinese Super League encounter.

Changchun Yatai got their new Chinese Super League season off to a flying start as they thrashed Guangzhou City 4-1 in their league’s curtain-raiser. However, they have since gone winless in all three league outings (D2, L1), including an underwhelming 4-0 defeat away to Shandon Taishan last time out. Henan’s visit to the Development Area Stadium could prove a perfect opportunity for Yatai to bounce back. They had won five consecutive top-flight H2Hs before a 1-1 draw in their most recent league meeting. Moreover, they have scored in their last six Chinese Super League meetings with Henan. That’s inspiring, considering they’ve failed to get on the scoresheet in two of their three previous league games.

On the other hand, Henan Songshan Longmen were pegged back twice in an action-packed 2-2 draw at Dalian Pro on the opening weekend. But they have since hit the ground running, winning three successive league matches by an aggregate score of 10-2. Indeed, free-scoring Henan have netted 2+ goals in each of their four opening Chinese Super League outings, at an average of three per game. A 3-0 triumph over Guangzhou City in their only away league match of the season halted Henan’s underwhelming four-game winless top-flight streak on the road to a halt (D2, L2). Taking into account their results from the tail-end of last season, Henan’s three previous top-flight travels have seen one or both sides fail to score (W1, D1, L1).

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New York City vs Colorado Rapids

New York City will be overwhelming favourites to maintain their impressive spell of form when they meet underperforming Colorado Rapids at the Yankee Stadium.

New York City have hit the ground running since a scoreless home draw with Sporting Kansas City in early May, racking up a four-match winning MLS streak. Defensively robust, the NYC kept a clean sheet in all four victories. Yet, all four produced under 2.5 total goals, highlighting the potential for a low-scoring contest. Topically, the ‘Pigeons’ have registered five shutouts in their last six competitive home fixtures (W4, D2). Against this backdrop, three of New York’s four previous league meetings with Colorado have contained 3+ total goals. A ferocious start could be on the cards, as five (62.5%) of New York’s eight MLS home outings this season have featured an opener within 15 minutes of play.

Meanwhile, Colorado Rapids’ patchy form has seen them alternate between victories (3) and defeats (3) in six MLS matches since a goalless home draw with Charlotte in late April. Since four (67%) of those results (win/loss) yielded a clean sheet, Robin Fraser’s men will seek a flying start at the Yankee Stadium. An early strike would bode well for Colorado’s hopes of landing their first MLS away win of the season after six winless road trips (D1, L5). However, the visitors have only netted a measly four goals across their six MLS travels this term. Moreover, they’ve lost their last four league games away from home, conceding before half-time in three of them.

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New England Revolution vs Minnesota United

New England Revolution and Minnesota United are set to trade tackles at the Gillette Stadium in a tasty-looking Major League Soccer clash.

It’s been an indifferent 15-game start to the new MLS season for New England (W5, D5, L5). Yet, they are level on points with seventh-placed Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference. With another playoff finish well within reach, the hosts hope to follow the pattern of alternating between draws (3) and wins (2) across their last five MLS outings. However, it’s worth noting that their three previous home league matches have ended level. On a more positive note, Bruce Arena’s men have won both home MLS meetings with Minnesota United, despite conceding in each. With no clean sheet from their last four competitive home games either, New England may need to score a couple to maintain their 100% home success H2H ratio.

In the meantime, things are not going Minnesota United’s way these days. The visitors have suffered five defeats in seven MLS fixtures (W1, D1), including the last two on the trot. But since three of those five reverses yielded a single-goal margin, they will aim for another competitive showdown. Curiously, none of Minnesota’s last five away league matches have ended level (W2, L3). Three of those five results (win/loss) came ‘to nil,’ highlighting the importance of a fast start. Indeed, Adrian Heath’s men have won none of their seven MLS games in which they conceded the opening goal this term (D2, L5).

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Nashville vs Sporting KC

Out-of-sorts Sporting Kansas City take a trip to Geodis Park to take on Western Conference playoff bidders Nashville in an intriguing Major League Soccer clash.

Since slipping to a 2-0 defeat away to Houston Dynamo in mid-May, Nashville have alternated between draws (2) and wins (2) in their last four MLS outings. Before a scoreless stalemate against San Jose Earthquakes last time out, three of Nashville’s previous MLS matches had seen 3+ goals and both teams scoring. Another similar scenario could take place here, as both of their MLS H2H meetings with Sporting KC have yielded an identical 2-1 scoreline (W1, L1). Adding to this sentiment, before the abovementioned draw with the ‘Quakes,’ Gary Smith’s lads had scored 2+ goals in four successive home games (W2, D2). Yet, slow home starts have seen none of Nashville’s five MLS fixtures at Geodis Park produce a goal within the opening 15 minutes this term.

On the other hand, Sporting Kansas City head into proceedings off the back of back-to-back MLS defeats. Since both featured a single-goal margin, the visitors remain hopeful of putting up a fight again. Yet, it could be easier said than done, based on their woeful away form this season. The ‘Wizards’ have failed to win any of their eight MLS matches on hostile turf (D2, L6), conceding an alarming average of 2.5 goals per game. Moreover, a lack of firepower up top has witnessed Sporting KC net just six goals across those eight outings, at an average of 0.75 per match. Then it’s unsurprising they’ve yet to score inside the first 15 minutes of play when playing on the road.

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Atlanta United vs Inter Miami

Mercedes-Benz Stadium as Atlanta United and Inter Miami lock horns an exciting Major League Soccer encounter.

Since a 4-1 demolition of Chicago Fire at home in early May, Atlanta United have gone winless in three MLS games (D2, L1), falling four points adrift of the Eastern Conference playoff zone. However, they have at least been fun to watch, as their last six MLS matches have seen over 2.5 goals and both teams on the scoresheet. With an average of 3.66 goals per fixture during that six-game sequence, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium crowd would be forgiven for expecting another high-scoring contest. Action could be back and forth, as six of Atlanta’s eight previous MLS meetings with Inter Miami have witnessed both sides scoring.

In the meantime, the visitors have performed in patches lately. After a pair of draws replaced a run of back-to-back defeats, Inter Miami now head into proceedings having won their last two league outings. A flying start could prove crucial for the ‘Herons’ as both those victories saw them open the scoring within 30 minutes and add precisely one second-half strike to the board. However, Phil Neville’s men are not only winless in their last three away MLS fixtures (D1, L2), but they failed to get on the scoresheet on each occasion. In fact, they’ve netted a measly average of 0.5 goals per MLS travel this term.

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Ulsan Hyundai vs Jeonbuk Motors

Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium forms the backdrop for a mouth-watering K League 1 meeting between Ulsan Hyundai and Jeonbuk Motors.

Ulsan Hyundai’s 2022 K League 1 season has been off to a flying start as they head into this matchday sitting seven points clear at the league summit. Indeed, last season’s runners-up have only lost one of their 15 top-flight fixtures this term (W11, D3) and are unbeaten in five (W4, D1), including three consecutive victories. Even if they fall behind, Ulsan should have enough character to fight back. They have come from behind to win three out of four home league outings in which they conceded first this season (D1). That said, the ‘Tigers’ are not only winless in their last four league H2Hs on home turf (D2, L2), but they have also failed to score on each occasion.

As for Jeonbuk Motors, a disheartening 2-0 home defeat to Jeju United last time out halted their impressive nine-game unbeaten K League 1 streak (W6, D3). Low scoring has been a common theme in Jeonbuk’s recent league fixtures as each of the last six has featured under 2.5 goals, with four seeing one side fail to get on the scoresheet. But the visitors’ away form looks inspiring. The ‘Warriors’ have won their last six league matches on the road. Yet, it’s worth noting that four of those triumphs came by an identical 1-0 scoreline, suggesting their victories lack conviction. Worryingly, though, Kim Sang-sik’s men have lost five out of six K League 1 games when conceding first this term (D1).

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Suwon Bluewings vs Seoul

Suwon World Cup Stadium is the venue as Suwon Bluewings and Seoul go head-to-head in high-stakes K League 1 match-up.

Despite going unbeaten in four K League 1 fixtures since a 3-0 downing away to Daegu in early May, these are tumultuous times for Suwon. The hosts have gone from back-to-back league victories to drawing their last two games, both of which featured under 2.5 total goals. Against this backdrop, the Suwon World Cup Stadium crowd could be in for a treat. Indeed, four of Suwon’s last five top-flight home meetings with Seoul have seen both teams score in matches garnering 3+ total goals (W1, D1, L3). Conceding first would significantly derail Suwon’s hopes of getting back to winning ways. The ‘White and Reds’ have failed to win any of their four home league outings in which they shipped the opener this term (D2, L2).

On the other hand, Seoul have suffered a drastic dip in form in the build-up to this clash. After winning back-to-back K League 1 games in early May, the visitors have gone winless in the last three (D1, L2), failing to score in both defeats. What’s more, Seoul will take the field with their confidence crushed by an underwhelming run of seven winless away league fixtures (D4, L3). Much of Seoul’s away problems have emanated from their uneventful performances in front of goal. An Ik-soo’s men have drawn a blank on three of their last six K League 1 travels, scoring precisely once on the other three.

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Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Earthquakes

Real Salt Lake and San Jose Earthquakes are set to trade tackles at Rio Tinto Stadium in a handsomely-looking Major League Soccer showdown.

Real Salt Lake got knocked down from a high-flying three-game winning MLS streak as they conceded on either side of half-time in a 2-1 away defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps last time out. But with only four points separating them from Western Conference leaders Los Angeles, they are still in contention for a top-place finish. Playing at home would most likely aid Salt Lake’s bid to whittle down the gap, as they’ve yet to lose a single MLS home fixture this term (W5, D1). Moreover, Pablo Mastroeni’s men have won their last three home league outings by an aggregate score of 6-1, netting beyond half-time on each occasion.

On the other hand, San Jose Earthquakes have gone winless in their last three MLS matches (D2, L1) since a 3-2 downing of Portland Timbers in mid-May. Based on San Jose’s away record this season, they are unlikely to get back to winning ways here. The ‘Quakes’ have failed to win in all seven MLS fixtures on hostile turf (D2, L5), conceding an alarming 16 goals, at an average of 2.28 per game. Particularly vulnerable beyond half-time, they have registered a clear majority (62.5%) of their away goals conceded in the second half of play. Interim boss Alex Covelo will hope to address his side’s scoring woes that have seen them average just 1.14 goals per MLS road trip this season.

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LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers

Los Angeles Galaxy and Portland Timbers are set to square off at the Dignity Health Sports Park in a blockbuster Major League Soccer showdown.

LA Galaxy came from behind to beat Austin 4-1 last time out, ending an underwhelming run of three MLS fixtures without winning (D1, L2). Still only five points clear of eighth-placed Houston Dynamo, the hosts cannot afford to rest on their laurels. After failing to reach the MLS Cup playoffs in the last two seasons, the ‘Galaxy’ are desperate to make things right this term. But after losing two of their three most recent home league games (W1), they will have to work their socks off to get a result here. On a more positive note, they have come out victorious in both previous home league H2Hs despite conceding on each occasion.

Meanwhile, Portland Timbers are not having the best of times by any stretch of the imagination. Since an overwhelming 7-2 home triumph over Sporting Kansas City in mid-May, they have lost their last three league outings by an aggregate score of 7-3. The ‘Timbers’ are lagging four points behind the playoff zone, meaning any slip-up could prove costly from now on. Unfortunately, Portland’s abysmal away from this season cannot inspire the visitors’ hopes of beating LA Galaxy. They have only won one of their eight away MLS fixtures this term (D3, L4), conceding an average of 1.87 goals per game.

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Chicago Fire vs DC United

Soldier Field is the venue as Major League Soccer underperformers Chicago Fire and DC United go head-to-head in an Eastern Conference bottom-half six-pointer.

Chicago Fire have experienced a dreadful start to the new MLS season, as they head into proceedings nailed to the bottom of the Eastern Conference. With just two wins to their name from their opening 15 MLS fixtures (D5, L7), the future is not looking bright for Chicago. Ezra Hendrickson’s side will have to launch a substantial winning streak to close the gap on seventh-placed Charlotte. Unfortunately, you would have to go back to mid-March to find Chicago’s last MLS home triumph. Indeed, after a brace of scoreless home draws with LA Galaxy and Dallas, the hosts have lost their last two league outings at Soldier Field via an identical 2-1 scoreline.

In the meantime, DC United have alternated between stalemates (2) and defeats (2) in four MLS matches since beating Houston Dynamo 2-0 at home in early May. United’s porous defence has conceded 2+ goals in their last four league games, at an average of 2.5 per match. Growing defensive problems could pose a genuine threat to DC’s bid to bounce back from a woeful spell of form. Indeed, they’ve shipped precisely two goals in both previous MLS visits to Chicago (D1, L1). It is now up to interim boss Chad Ashton to help his side overcome a four-game winless MLS streak on the road (D1, L3).

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Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles

Lumen Field plays host to a handsomely-looking MLS encounter between Seattle Sounders and Western Conference leaders Los Angeles.

Seattle Sounders have got their new MLS campaign off and running following an abysmal start, racking up four victories in their last five league outings (L1). Back-to-back triumphs over Charlotte and Vancouver Whitecaps mean the ‘Sounders’ could win three consecutive MLS matches for the first time this term. But an indifferent three-game top-flight record against Los Angeles (W1, D1, L1) suggests it’s far from a foregone conclusion. That said, Brian Schemtzer’s men have won their last three MLS home fixtures by an aggregate score of 9-2, prevailing by a 2+ goal difference in two of them. Another high-scoring affair could be on the cards, as seven of Seattle’s last nine home league meetings with Los Angeles have featured 3+ goals.

In the meantime, Los Angeles have lifted their form following an underwhelming run of three MLS matches without winning (D1, L2). They head into proceedings having won their last two league games by an aggregate score of 5-2, with the winners in each coming beyond half-time. However, a lack of consistency has seen Los Angeles alternate between victories (3) and defeats (2) in their last five away league games. Since three of them saw 3+ goals and both teams scoring, the Lumen Field crowd could be in for another goal-fest. Interestingly, none of LA’s six away league matches this season have ended level (W4, L2), excluding the possibility of a first H2H away draw in six meetings (W1, L4).

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Kawasaki Frontale vs Consadole Sapporo

Mid-table Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo head to the Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium to encounter J1 League title-bidders Kawasaki Frontale.

Things are not going Kawasaki’s ways these days, as they head into proceedings having gone winless in their last three league matches on the trot (D1, L2). More importantly, Toru Oniki’s men failed to get on the scoresheet in those three outings, losing the last two by an aggregate score of 5-0. After allowing Yokohama Marinos to leapfrog them into the top of the standings, the reigning champions will be desperate to get back to winning ways here. There’s plenty of reason for optimism, as Kawasaki have won six of their last seven home meetings with Sapporo on home turf (D1), netting 2+ goals in five of them.

As for Sapporo, a 1-1 home draw with Sanfrecce Hiroshima last time out made it five matches without winning (D2, L2 – 90min only). A lack of stubbornness at the back has seen the visitors concede 2+ goals in four of their five previous competitive outings, underlining their growing defensive woes. Moreover, since drawing ‘nil-nil’ at Gamba Osaka in early May, Mihailo Petrovic’s men have gone three successive away league games without a clean sheet, conceding an average of two goals per match in that span. Despite Sappporo’s underwhelming defensive record, they’ve shown a respectable fighting spirit. Indeed, they’ve bounced back to avoid defeat in two of their five away league outings in which they fell behind this term (W1, D1, L3).

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Seongnam vs Daegu

Out-of-sorts Seongnam will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on top-half challengers Daegu at the Tancheon Stadium.

Seongnam are sinking without a trace after losing a league-high ten K League 1 matches this season (67%) and conceding a league second-high 27 goals in the opening 15 rounds. Rooted at the bottom of the table, the hosts will hope to defy their woeful H2H record to bounce back from a 1-0 away loss to Incheon United last time out. Indeed, you have to go back to 2012 to find Seongnam’s last top-flight win over Daegu. Since then, the ‘Magpies’ have gone winless in 15 successive K League 1 H2Hs (D6, L9). Seongnam’s home form in 2022 does not offer much comfort, with Kim Nam-il’s side going winless in eight of their nine home fixtures this calendar year (D3, L5).

In the meantime, Daegu head into proceedings riding on a six-match unbeaten K League 1 streak, though four of those games ended level (W2). High scoring has been a common theme in Daegu’s recent competitive matches, as three of their last four have seen both teams score at least twice in games garnering 4+ total goals. Topically, the visitors’ last five competitive fixtures held on hostile turf have witnessed both sides scoring, highlighting the potential for end-to-end action. But slow start could prove costly, as Alexandre Gama’s men have won none of their three away league outings in which they conceded first this term (D2, L1).

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Jeju United vs Incheon United

Jeju World Cup Stadium is the venue as Jeju United and Incheon United  go head-to-head in a top-half K League 1 encounter.

Jeju United have suffered a noticeable dip in form ahead of this matchday, falling ten points below pacesetters Ulsan Hyundai in the process. Indeed, they’ve gone from three consecutive league victories to winning just one of their last three K League 1 outings (D1, L1). On the bright side, after conceding in six successive top-flight matches, the ‘Mountaineers’ have kept back-to-back clean sheets in the Korean’s top division. That bodes well for Jeju’s bid to snap a run of three league H2Hs without a shutout. However, Nam Ki-il’s men have lost two of their last three home league meetings with Incheon (W1), conceding 2+ goals in each defeat.

On the other hand, Incheon United eked out a narrow 1-0 home triumph over Seongnam last time out, ending an underwhelming run of six winless K League 1 fixtures (D4, L2). Despite slipping to a 2-0 defeat at Pohang Steelers on their most recent league travel, Incheon will feel confident about troubling the scoreboard at the Jeju World Cup Stadium. Indeed, before being held scoreless at Pohang, the ‘Mariners’ had netted precisely two goals in three previous K League 1 away games (W1, D2). The genuine concern could be a porous defence that has conceded exactly twice in three consecutive top-flight matches on the road.

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Gamba Osaka vs Yokohama F. Marinos

Panasonic Stadium Suita plays host to a handsomely-looking J1 League showdown between Gamba Osaka and table-topping Yokohama F. Marinos.

It took Gamba Osaka extra-time to beat Gifu 4-2 in the previous Emperor’s Cup round, helping them end an underwhelming run of three consecutive defeats in domestic action. However, things are not going smoothly for the hosts in the J1 League. After racking up a three-game unbeaten streak (W2, D1), they have lost their last two league games, despite scoring in each. Gamba’s last three home league outings have seen one or both sides fail to get on the scoresheet in matches garnering under 2.5 total goals (W1, D1, L1). Though it may highlight the potential for a low-scoring contest, six of Gamba’s last seven home league meetings with Yokohama have witnessed 3+ goals and both sides scoring.

On the other hand, Yokohama Marinos have enjoyed a noticeable upturn in form going into this clash. They have gone from two successive league matches without winning (D1, L1) to back-to-back victories, both of which yielded the identical 2-0 scoreline. Adding to the visitors’ confidence, they have only lost one of their last five J1 League fixtures held on hostile turf (W3, D1). That’s mainly thanks to their free-scoring attack that impressively netted 2+ goals in four of those five games, averaging three per match. It has also been the case in two of Yokohama’s last three league visits to Gamba.

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Pohang Steelers vs Gangwon

Pohang Steelers and Gangwon are set to trade tackles at the Pohang Steel Yard in an exciting K League 1 encounter.

Strikes on either side of half-time proved enough for a 2-2 draw away to Daegu last time out. A return of one win from four league matches (D1, L2) has seen underperforming Pohang Steelers fall out of the K League 1 title race. However, the ‘Steelers’ will feel confident about getting back to winning ways here after winning two of their last three home league outings ‘to nil’ (L1). Additionally, since a 2-1 H2H defeat in May 2017, Pohang have alternated between victories (4) and draws (3) across their seven subsequent home meetings. Conceding first could prove detrimental to Pohang’s hopes of extending their impressive H2H home record. Indeed, they’ve gone winless in all six top-flight matches in which they shipped the opener this term (D1, L5).

On the other hand, Gangwon have only won once in their last 11 K League 1 outings (D5, L5), slipping to 10th in the standings. Despite Gangwon’s abysmal form, they come into this matchday trailing the playoff zone by only three points. It gets worse for the ‘Kodiaks,’ as they have yet to pick up a single away league victory this season (D4, L2). That’s mainly thanks to their underwhelming scoring return. Choi Yong-soo’s men have netted a measly average of just 0.83 goals per K League 1 travel this term, drawing a blank on three of their last four league trips. So it comes as no surprise they’ve lost both away league games in which they conceded first to date.

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