Match Preview
Ulsan Hyundai will host Daejeon Citizen at the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium on Wednesday, 23 July, in a K League 1 clash that promises to be intriguing. Ulsan's recent form has been inconsistent, with just one win in their last five matches (LWLDL), while Daejeon has shown signs of improvement, recording two wins in their last five outings (LWLWD). Historically, this fixture has been closely contested, with both teams winning four times each in the last ten encounters, suggesting that either side could claim the points.
One notable angle to consider is the scoring potential in this match. Both teams have a tendency to find the net, with seven of their last ten meetings seeing both teams score (BTTS). Additionally, six of those matches featured over 2.5 goals. Given the odds of 1.75 for BTTS and 1.72 for over 2.5 goals, backing a high-scoring affair could be a prudent choice. Ulsan will look to leverage home advantage, but Daejeon's recent form could make this a tightly contested encounter.