Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Yokohama F Marinos Prediction & Betting Tips - AFC Champions League

Prediction published on 15/04/2024, 06:00  by Sridhar | Modified on 16/04/2024 at 22:00 in Football Predictions

Korea Republic's Ulsan Hyundai will look to move closer to their dream of a third continental title as they face the Japanese club Yokohama F. Marinos. The first leg of this semi-final tie in the AFC Champions League will be played at the Munsu Football Stadium in Ulsan on Wednesday. The winner of this two-legged tie will go on to face either Al-Ain Club or Al-Hilal in the final. Ulsan are coming into this match on the back of consecutive victories, which were preceded by a defeat. That loss remains their only reverse across the last 14 matches in all competitions. Ulsan finished their group engagements with ten points from six matches, with three wins and a draw. They moved into the round of 16 as one of the three best second-placed sides in the tournament. Then they defeated Ventforet Kofu by a 5-1 aggregate in the round of 16, before edging Korean rivals Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 2-1 in the quarters.

Yokohama are coming into this match on the back of an indifferent run of form, drawing two and losing one of their last five matches. They finished top of Group I earlier in the competition, but not before some tight action. Three teams finished level on 12 points in that group, with four wins and two losses each. In the end, it narrowed down to a head-to-head goal difference, and Yokohama edged out by the barest of margins. In the knockouts, they needed additional extra time to edge Bangkok United 3-2 in the round of 16 before getting past Shandong Taishan 3-1 by aggregate in the quarters. The Japanese are loving for their first continental title and will be happy to leave the tie on the balance for the second leg.