Jeonbuk's crossing and restarts meet a Johor side with established wide combinations and quick releases after regaining possession. The central contest is whether attacking pressure is followed by enough cover for the next move. Kashiwa's wide entries and rebound runners pose a different test for Daejeon's compact midfield. Daejeon's own flank delivery gives that match a route back toward the other goal.
Arif Aiman and Arribas have supplied Johor's recent continental attacks, with central and opposite-side runners sharing the finishing work. The same starting group operated across the two matches, and the first goal against Port came before Bergson entered. Jeonbuk have their own concrete delivery route through Choi Woo-jin and Lee Young-jae, but their recent restart, rebound and counter concessions show why attacking access has not consistently brought control.
Bergson's doubt follows his injury exit against Port, while Yago's reported non-participation continues the personnel picture from that match. Returning players add options rather than being the foundation of the selection. I expect Jeonbuk to seek territory early and Johor to use their retained connections both from regains and down the right, with further receiving options available from the bench. That's why I'm siding with Johor DT, with protection for a drawn finish.
Kashiwa's Urawa goals showed the value of a regain, a wide runner and someone arriving for the loose ball. Their recent results also contained meaningful opposing access, and the late numerical advantage enlarged the Urawa margin. Daejeon have recently created through Lee Myung-jae, Ludwigson and Jeong Jae-hee, with Kim Jun-beom and other substitutes providing additional connections.
Hwang's current comments confirm Masa's absence and planned partial changes, while identifying functioning replacements for the linking role. Diogo appeared in the last match before a later supplier doubt, so Joo and the other observed outlets are the sounder basis for the projected attack. I expect Kashiwa to carry pressure, with Daejeon's first forward pass and subsequent delivery keeping them involved through changes in personnel. I'm siding with Daejeon to stay competitive and keep the contest close.
