Both matches test whether territorial pressure produces repeated clean finishes. Hiroshima and Jeonbuk can supply the box, but their opponents have current defensive and outlet routes that matter after the first contact. The shape of each match depends on the next delivery and the way the back line handles it.
Hiroshima generated plenty of shots against Kyoto, though its attempts have not always become clean work on target. Oh has already turned a first ball or cross into goals against Hiroshima's advanced shape. Matsuzaki's ban and Haller's suspension were observed in the current official notice after both played their latest match; Oh remains the direct receiving route. Shimizu can answer a territorial spell without needing long possession, so I'm siding with Shimizu to remain in the contest.
Jeonbuk's recent aerial delivery meets Anyang's available Kim Ji-hun, who was strong in the air in the latest defensive display. Anyang's tighter organization has produced recent clean sheets, and Kang Ji-hun or Jukić can carry its wide response. Jeonbuk's travel and recent away games add to the importance of maintaining its press into the later stages. I'm siding with Anyang at home to keep the game close.
