Gangwon vs Ulsan Prediction
🔊 The clash between Gangwon and Ulsan promises to be an intriguing encounter. Both teams find themselves at opposite ends of the league table, adding a layer of intrigue to this matchup. Gangwon are striving to maintain their mid-table position, but their recent performances have been underwhelming, with only four wins in their last ten matches. On the other hand, Ulsan are displaying more assured play and currently sit third in the league. Coaches from both sides plan to rely on their core squad to secure the desired result.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 19 April 2025, ending in a 1-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Ulsan were the home side):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 9 vs 0;
- fouls: 0 vs 0;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 0 vs 1.
📊Statistical Preview of Official Encounters Between Gangwon and Ulsan:
- 41 matches played;
- home victories - 5, away victories - 31, draws - 5;
- goals scored - 35 for Gangwon, 80 for Ulsan;
- average first-half total - 1.12, second-half - 1.68;
- average total goals per match - 2.8.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Gangwon Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Korea Cup, with Gangwon as the hosts and Siheung Citizen as the visitors. The match concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Gangwon vs. Siheung Citizen):
- possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 0 vs 0;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
Gangwon continue their quest for consistent results, currently sitting eighth in the standings. Their recent form has been less than promising, with just one victory in their last five matches and an average of 0.8 goals per game. Despite this, the team strives to use ball control as their primary style of play, helping to reduce the pressure from opponents. In their latest encounter with Ulsan, they secured a 2-1 win, highlighting the need for defensive improvements to achieve better outcomes.
In the last round, Gangwon played one of their worst matches of the season, suffering a heavy 4-0 home defeat to Sangju. Two player injuries before halftime proved disastrous. Missing a key defender and a holding midfielder, their defense crumbled, allowing numerous scoring opportunities for the opposition. Conceding four goals could have been even worse given the circumstances.
Match Results: Gangwon
Ulsan Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the South Korea Cup, where Ulsan hosted Incheon. The match ended with a 3-0 victory for Ulsan.
Here are the game statistics (Ulsan vs Incheon):
- possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corners: 5 vs 1;
- fouls: 0 vs 0;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Ulsan sit in third place in the league standings, thanks to a well-balanced approach in both attack and defense. They average 1.4 goals per game while maintaining a solid backline, conceding just 0.9 goals per match. The team thrives on aggressive forward play and frequently employs rapid counterattacks to create chances against their opponents. They lost their last head-to-head encounter with Gangwon 2-1 and are determined to avenge that defeat by capitalizing on their strengths.
Last weekend, Kim Pan-gon's squad secured a hard-fought away victory against the league's underdogs, Jeju, with a 2-1 scoreline. Despite facing stiff resistance that troubled Ulsan's defense, the superior overall quality of the favorites shone through in their attacking efforts. This win allowed Ulsan to close the gap to the top spot to just four points.
Match Results: Ulsan
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 41;
- Home wins - 5, Away wins - 31, Draws - 5.
Statistics: Gangwon vs Ulsan
- Matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 15;
- Victories: 5 vs 7;
- Win percentage: 38% vs 47%;
- Losses: 6 vs 5;
- Draws: 2 vs 3.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 5;
- Losses: 5 vs 3;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
- Gangwon have failed to win at home in 15 of their last 17 head-to-head clashes with Ulsan (K-League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The hosts today average - 0.85 goals, visitors - 1.95;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.8;
- Both teams scored: overall - 23 times; at the home team's field - 11 times.
Statistics: Gangwon vs Ulsan
- Average total in the tournament: 1.77 vs 1.93;
- Average goals scored: 0.77 vs 1.13;
- Average total in the first half: 0.31 vs 0.53;
- Average total in the second half: 0.46 vs 0.6;
- Gangwon: average total at home in the tournament - 0.5;
- Ulsan: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 0.6) vs 1.4 (away - 1).
- Gangwon have scored less than 1.5 goals at home in 9 of their last 10 matches (K-League).
Corners Prediction
Gangwon: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.23; at home - 3.67;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.3; at home - 3.4.
Ulsan: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 6, away - 6.57;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.1; away - 7.5.
- Gangwon have taken fewer than 4.5 corners in seven consecutive head-to-head matches against Ulsan (K-League).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.26 (0.63 for the home team and 0.63 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home field - 1.7 (0.76 for the home team and 0.94 for the visitors).
Gangwon: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.85; at home - 1.83;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.1; at home - 2.
Ulsan: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.87, away - 1.71;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.7; away - 2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 41;
- Both teams scored overall - 23 times;
- At the home team's field - 11 times.
Statistics: Gangwon vs Ulsan
- Total matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 15;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 5;
- BTTS for Gangwon at home - 1 (17%);
- BTTS for Ulsan away - 2 (29%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 2 vs 4;
- BTTS for Gangwon at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS for Ulsan away - 1 (25%).
Editor's Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, their standings, and a head-to-head history favoring Ulsan, the most logical choice is a low-scoring affair. Gangwon are one of the league's least prolific sides, netting just 10 goals in 13 matches, and they rarely score more than once at home (as trends suggest). However, Ulsan are unlikely to score much on the road either. The hosts understand their lower quality and will focus on defense, making it tough to break through. We bet on total under 2.5 goals.
Betting Tips: Gangwon - Ulsan
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