Incheon vs Daejeon Prediction 20 September 2026

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    🔊 Incheon and Daejeon go into this match with plenty at stake: both sides are in the final stretch of the season, competing for a Champions League spot, and separated by just two points. In recent matches it is the visitors who have shown more consistent results and a higher scoring rate. Incheon, meanwhile, have been noticeably poorer in form over the last ten matches, and the need to close the gap on their opponents makes every mistake more costly. The shape of this match is set up around the contrast between the visitors' attacking output and the home side's less reliable defensive record.

    Head-to-Head

    📊 This season, it is the away side who have looked stronger in the head-to-head meetings. The overall sample of matches between them is very small, though.

    Head-to-head statistics Incheon - Daejeon

    50%
    6 Wins
    25%
    3 Draws
    25%
    3 Wins
    Total games
    12
    Total Goals Avg
    2.83
    Both teams scored
    58%
    1.67
    Total average
    1.17
    Last matches
    20.09.26
    K-League
    Incheon
    Incheon
    Daejeon
    Daejeon
    -
    -
    1
    3
    8
    12
    0
    2
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    1
    3
    8
    12
    0
    2
    05.05.26
    K-League
    Daejeon
    Daejeon
    Incheon
    Incheon
    -
    -
    5
    7
    11
    5
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    5
    7
    11
    5
    0
    1
    18.03.26
    K-League
    Incheon
    Incheon
    Daejeon
    Daejeon
    -
    -
    7
    2
    7
    16
    3
    3
    1
    3
    1
    1
    0
    2
    -
    -
    7
    2
    7
    16
    3
    3
    10.11.24
    K-League
    Incheon
    Incheon
    Daejeon
    Daejeon
    1
    -
    -
    8
    2
    14
    17
    3
    4
    1
    2
    1
    2
    0
    0
    -
    -
    8
    2
    14
    17
    3
    4
    17.08.24
    K-League
    Daejeon
    Daejeon
    Incheon
    Incheon
    -
    -
    3
    4
    10
    11
    0
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    3
    4
    10
    11
    0
    1
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    Incheon Team Overview

    Incheon come into this match in difficult form - just one win and three defeats in their last five games, which points to a dip at a critical stage of the season. Over their last ten matches, they have won two, drawn four and lost four, averaging 1.1 goals per game. Incheon still have a chance of catching their rivals in the race for a Champions League place, with a two-point gap making every dropped point costly. However, their attacking problems are preventing them from mounting a confident challenge for the upper reaches of the table - their goals scored tally for the season is below the league average, and their recent poor run only adds to the pressure as the final stretch approaches.

    Match Results: Incheon

    Last matches
    20.09.26
    K-League
    Incheon
    Incheon
    Daejeon
    Daejeon
    -
    -
    1
    3
    8
    12
    0
    2
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    1
    3
    8
    12
    0
    2
    D
    12.09.26
    K-League
    Ulsan
    Ulsan
    Incheon
    Incheon
    -
    -
    6
    9
    7
    8
    0
    0
    2
    1
    0
    0
    2
    1
    -
    -
    6
    9
    7
    8
    0
    0
    L
    08.09.26
    K-League
    Incheon
    Incheon
    Bucheon
    Bucheon
    -
    -
    5
    2
    7
    10
    0
    2
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    5
    2
    7
    10
    0
    2
    W
    05.09.26
    K-League
    Seoul
    Seoul
    Incheon
    Incheon
    1
    -
    -
    4
    4
    2
    11
    0
    1
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    4
    4
    2
    11
    0
    1
    L
    30.08.26
    K-League
    Incheon
    Incheon
    Jeonbuk
    Jeonbuk
    -
    -
    4
    2
    10
    8
    3
    3
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    4
    2
    10
    8
    3
    3
    D
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    Daejeon Team Overview

    Daejeon come into this match in noticeably better form: they have won three of their last five games and taken seven wins from their last ten league rounds, with just two defeats. Their attacking output is also impressive - they are averaging 2.4 goals per match over those ten games, which is one of the better returns in the league at this stage of the season. With strong motivation to secure a Champions League place, Daejeon have been playing aggressive, attacking football without dropping the tempo even against difficult opponents. They are conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game, but their attack has been comfortably making up for that. Both their league position and current form point towards them continuing to play an open game.

    Match Results: Daejeon

    Last matches
    20.09.26
    K-League
    Incheon
    Incheon
    Daejeon
    Daejeon
    -
    -
    1
    3
    8
    12
    0
    2
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    1
    3
    8
    12
    0
    2
    D
    15.09.26
    AFC Champions League
    Daejeon
    Daejeon
    Kyoto Sanga
    Kyoto Sanga
    -
    -
    4
    3
    9
    9
    0
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    4
    3
    9
    9
    0
    0
    W
    12.09.26
    K-League
    Daejeon
    Daejeon
    Pohang
    Pohang
    -
    -
    11
    1
    9
    10
    3
    0
    2
    2
    0
    0
    2
    2
    -
    -
    11
    1
    9
    10
    3
    0
    D
    09.09.26
    K-League
    Daejeon
    Daejeon
    Anyang
    Anyang
    -
    -
    5
    3
    11
    18
    1
    0
    3
    2
    0
    1
    3
    1
    -
    -
    5
    3
    11
    18
    1
    0
    W
    05.09.26
    K-League
    Bucheon
    Bucheon
    Daejeon
    Daejeon
    -
    -
    3
    5
    11
    10
    2
    1
    0
    5
    0
    2
    0
    3
    -
    -
    3
    5
    11
    10
    2
    1
    W
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    Match Result Prediction

    Taejon have gone unbeaten in 7 of their last 8 matches, which points to consistent form. Incheon, meanwhile, have won only 5 of their 14 home matches this season, with more defeats and draws than wins. Against that backdrop, backing Taejon not to lose looks a logical choice at odds of 1.41*.

    Total Goals Prediction

    Daejeon have scored over 1.5 goals in 9 of their last 10 matches, which points to a strong attacking output. Incheon, meanwhile, have conceded in 10 of their last 11 matches. Although Incheon's average goals conceded per game this season is no higher than 1.14, recent trends suggest the visitors are capable of scoring at least twice (odds 2.38*).

    Reliable Bet

    Incheon have scored in 10 of their last 11 head-to-head meetings with Daejeon, which underlines how consistent this pattern is. Even when their recent form in front of goal has been modest, the hosts tend not to go without scoring against this particular opponent. The bet is available at 1.33*. Incheon to Score.

    Correct Score Prediction

    According to the algorithm's calculations, the three most likely outcomes are 1:1 (12.03%), 0:1 (8.28%) and 1:0 (8.13%). The 1:1 result leads on probability, though the other two outcomes are very close behind, suggesting the match is expected to be an even contest.

    *Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.

    ⭐ Editorial Prediction

    Both sides remain highly motivated: Incheon are just two points off the Champions League places, while Daejeon are among the contenders and fighting to hold their position. The balance of play clearly favours the visitors - Daejeon have won seven of their last ten matches and have been impressively prolific in front of goal, whereas Incheon have been dropping points more regularly and rarely score more than one goal per game. The key factor is the Total Goals - Over 2.5 trend: that line has come in in nine of Daejeon's last ten matches, which reflects the visitors' attacking threat and the hosts' less-than-reliable defence. Our prediction is Total Goals - Over 2.5.
    Total goals Over (2,5)
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    Published: 18/09/2026, 12:00
    Yaroslav Saplenkov
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    Betting Tips: Incheon - Daejeon

    Incheon have drawn in the 1st half:
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    1st Half Draw
    Bovada
    +113
    Daejeon have not lost:
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    Daejeon will not lose
    Everygame
    -278
    Under 3.5 goals scored:
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    Total goals Under (3,5)
    Everygame
    -400
    Incheon have conceded:
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    incheon-united-fcin 9 of last 10 games (K-League).
    Daejeon have scored:
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    Daejeon will score goal
    Everygame
    -357
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    Incheon - Daejeon Table position

    K-League 1 2026
    gWDLGDPForm
    5.
    Gangwon
    Gangwon
    291012736-2842
    6.
    Daejeon
    Daejeon
    3010101046-3740
    7.
    Pohang
    Pohang
    301171228-3440
    8.
    Anyang
    Anyang
    309111038-4738
    9.
    Incheon
    Incheon
    291081136-3338
    10.
    Sangju
    Sangju
    30518730-3633

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    2 - Wins
    4 - Draws
    4 - Loses
    Wins - 6
    Draws - 2
    Loses - 2
    10 matches
    Scored - 11
    Conceded - 13
    -2
    +8
    23 - Scored
    15 - Conceded
    2
    Wins
    6
    4
    Draws
    2
    4
    Loses
    2
    Goal difference
    11
    Scored
    23
    13
    Conceded
    15
    2.4
    Match goals average
    3.8
    1.1
    Goals scored per match on average
    2.3
    1.3
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.5
    7
    Both teams scored
    7
    82'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    39'
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