Ulsan Hyundai holds a slight advantage, while Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors remains undefeated in seven consecutive matches!

In the initial round of the playoffs, Hon Myong-bo's squad faced Japan's Kofu. The pivotal moment of the showdown occurred in the first leg in Ulsan, where the hosts clinched a decisive 3-0 victory. Undeterred even in the away fixture, the Ulsan Tigers secured another triumph with a 2-1 scoreline. Heading into the upcoming match against Jeonbuk, the team rides the momentum of an away win in the league against Gimcheon, finishing 3-2. With an undefeated streak spanning eight matches across various competitions, the "Tigers" currently hold the second position in the recently commenced South Korean championship.In the opening round of the AFC Champions League playoffs, the "Warriors" were pitted against Korea's Pohang. In the initial encounter, the hosts secured a commanding 2-0 victory, a result that proved instrumental in advancing to the next stage. Despite Pohang's attempt to mount a comeback in the return fixture, netting a goal as early as the 12th minute, the "Steelers" couldn't alter the course of the match. The "Greens" evened the score in the latter part of the second half. Jeonbuk heads into the clash against Ulsan following an away draw with Suwon, concluding at 1-1. This draw marks the team's second consecutive deadlock in the early stages of the South Korean championship. Meanwhile, Jeonbuk boasts an undefeated streak extending to seven matches across all competitions.