Before the Round – K-League 1 Round 13 (18/05/2022)

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The Korean K-League 1 will have a round of midweek matches on Wednesday. Ulsan Hyundai are currently five points ahead of second place Jeju United. The first and second place teams will meet on Wednesday in a top of the table clash while the race for relegation survival heats up.

Ulsan Hyundai - Jeju United

Ulsan Hyundai lead the league with five points separating them from second-place Jeju United. The Horangi have a record of 4W-2D-0L against Jeju United in the teams’ last six meetings.

Jeju United took 11 points from the last 18 points on offer in the division. They are on a three-match winning streak.

Ulsan picked up 11 points as well from the last 18 available to them. They drew at home at the weekend with Incheon United 2-2.

• Ulsan Hyundai have not been beaten in their last 15 straight home clashes in K League 1.
• Jeju United have not been beaten in 10 of their 12 most recent away matches in K League 1.
• Ulsan Hyundai haven't lost in 35 of their last 40 matches in K League 1.
• Jeju United have won 3 consecutive games in K League 1.
• Prediction: Over 2.5 goals @ 2.10

Pohang Steelers - Jeonbuk Hyundai M.

Pohang Steelers are fourth in the K-League standings ahead of Wednesday’s visit from fifth-place Jeonbuk. Both clubs are on 19 points after 12 games in the K-League 1.

Steelers took nine points from the last 18 points on offer. They are coming off of a 1-0 loss away to FC Seoul last time out. Pohang were +2 in goals across the last six games.

Jeonbuk are on a two-match losing streak against Pohang. They are in excellent form having taken 14 points from the last 18 points on offer. Jeobuk are the K-League 1’s form team at the moment.

• In their 6 most recent matches of K League 1, Pohang Steelers have been undefeated 5 times.
• In their last 7 consecutive matches of K League 1, there have been no losses for Jeonbuk Hyundai M.
• There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Pohang Steelers's last 10 league games.
• Jeonbuk Hyundai M. are unbeaten in 26 of their last 31 matches in K League 1.
• Prediction: Under 2.5 goals @ 1.67

Seongnam FC - Suwon FC

Seongnam have shaded the head-to-head meetings with Suwon FC with a record of 3W-1D-2L. Earlier this season, Seongnam won in Suwon by a 4-3 score.

Suwon FC are 11th in the 12-team league. The second team of Suwon are on a two-match losing streak and are coming off of a 3-1 loss to Jeju.

Wednesday’s opponent, Seongnam, are 12th in the league with five points. Seongnam are on a five-game losing streak in the Korean top flight.

• Seongnam FC have lost their last 5 K League 1 matches in a row.
• Suwon FC have won just 1 of their last 12 away matches in K League 1.
• Seongnam FC are on a poor run of just 1 win in 13 matches (K League 1).
• Suwon FC have conceded 1+ goals against Seongnam FC in all of their last 8 league matches.
• Prediction: Over 2.5 goals @ 2.35

Gangwon FC - FC Seoul

Draws have been on the menu when Gangwon and FC Seoul have met in recent seasons. The teams drew four matches with each winning one game apiece.

Gangwon are 10th in the table with 11 points from 12 games. They are winless in their last six K-League 1 fixtures.

FC Seoul are sixth and unbeaten in six straight games. Ten points separate Seoul from first place. They have taken 17 points from 36 on offer.

• Gangwon FC have won just 1 of their last 11 league games.
• FC Seoul are undefeated in their last 6 league games.
• Gangwon FC have managed to defeat FC Seoul in just 1 of their 7 most recent encounters in K League 1.
• In their 7 most recent away matches of K League 1, FC Seoul have achieved just 1 win.
• Prediction: Draw @ 3.25