Korean K-League2
2020-05-23 - Ansan Greeners vs Bucheon 1995
A Sports Betting Pick by Auls
Football: South Korea: K League 2
Saturday 23rd May 2020 - Kick Off 6:30pm
British Time: 10:30am
Preview
Only a single point separated these teams in 2019, although that was enough to send Bucheon 1995 to the Play Offs and Ansan Greeners missing out. Both clubs are still operating at the K League 2 level, but there will also be a hope that they can push on a bit further up the table and perhaps surprise one or two clubs on their way to promotion.
It feels like a big ask for both clubs, but Bucheon 1995 have at least begun the season in fine form with wins in both League games played. They are the only team in the K League 2 that have an 100% record through the first two weeks of the 2020 season, but this is another difficult test for them.
Last season Bucheon 1995 finished with a 9-3-6 record away from home and it was actually the form in front of their own fans which was far too inconsistent. Only Busan I'Park scored more away goals than Bucheon 1995 and none of the other teams in the Division won more games on their travels and so they will be looking to build on the 0-1 win at Chungnam Asan on the opening weekend.
The overall form has been decent as Bucheon 1995 are unbeaten in 8 games at this level and have produced wins in 7 of those fixtures. The 1-1 draw at Anyang meant Bucheon 1995 exited the Play Offs because they had finished below that opponent in the regular season, but it also means this club are unbeaten in 6 away games in this Division and have won 5 of those.
Form and confidence should be behind Bucheon 1995 and that makes this a tough test for Ansan Greeners despite hosting the fixture. A 0-2 defeat to Suwon last weekend means the Greeners have earned 3 points so far this season and it was also a loss at home which has continued the poor form from the end of the 2019 campaign.
Last season Ansan Greeners finished with a 7-3-8 record at home in the League and they scored 20 goals and conceded 19 in those games. That will need to be significantly improved if Ansan Greeners are going to finish in the top four and at least give themselves a shot at promotion through the Play Offs, but losing last week will just have knocked some confidence.
Ansan Greeners ended last season with 3 losses in a row that cost them a top four spot and they have now been beaten in 4 of their last 5 with the exception a 0-1 win at Anyang to open 2020. The home form has to be a particular worry for Ansan who have been beaten in 6 of their last 8 League games here.
In 2018 Ansan Greeners did win both home games against Bucheon 1995, but in 2017 and 2019 it is the visitors who have won the two fixtures played here.
Prediction
There is some uncertainty about both of these clubs going into the 2020 season, but so far it is Bucheon 1995 who are easing the concerns in the best way.
They have enjoyed their visits to Ansan Greeners and you can't ignore the collapse the home team had at the end of last season. Losing 6 of their last 8 at home is a major problem and Ansan Greeners may have just lost some confidence when playing here.
It won't be easy for Bucheon 1995, but I do think they can be backed on the Asian Handicap to escape with the three points and maintain their 100% start to the season.
The Pick :
Ansan Greeners 1-2 Bucheon 1995
FIXED ODDS BETTING TIP :
I'll back Bucheon 1995 +0 Asian Handicap at 1.85 with Bet365
