Ulsan Hyundai take on the visitors Daejeon in the round 30 match of South Korean K League 1. The match will be played on Saturday, September 16th at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium (Ulsan).
The Tigers, who became the champions of the country last season, are confidently moving towards their second consecutive title. In the table, the team took the lead right from the beginning of the season and has maintained a significant gap from their competitors. Even considering their recent summer decline, they are still ahead of their closest pursuer by 8 points. Ulsan have been scoring a lot this season: 52 goals in 29 games, which averages more than 1.5 goals per game. However, when it comes to defense, the Tigers have relaxed lately and have practically stopped keeping clean sheets. In three out of the last four matches, the team conceded goals, drawing with Seoul (2-2) and losing to Gwangju FC (0-2) and Gangwon (0-2).
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I believe that in the upcoming match against Daejeon, the league leaders will both score and concede. The Citizens' players are still aiming for a top-six finish, which is currently only four points away. The team is determined to take points from all their opponents, which they sometimes achieve, and sometimes not. However, Daejeon, in general, prefers open attacking football. This reflects in the goal difference after 29 rounds of the K-League, which stands at 43-49, making it a favorable statistic for a Both Teams to Score bet. This bet has come through in three out of the last four championship matches involving Taejon: a victory over Seoul (4-3), a draw with Jeonbuk Motors (1-1), and a defeat to Pohang Steelers (3-4).
Ulsan are the leader of the championship, which is well on its way to securing the title, despite their recent dip in form. The Tigers are the favorites in the upcoming home match, and it's logical to expect them to score at least one goal. However, Daejeon Citizen area strong team aiming for a top-six finish, and they are quite capable of upsetting the hosts at least once. I consider a Both Teams to Score bet to be the most reasonable option for this match. In 2023, these opponents have already played each other twice, and both matches were entertaining, with goals being scored even before half-time. It's unlikely that either of the goalkeepers will keep their nets untouched this time either.
Prediction for the match: Both teams to score – yes.
