Ulsan vs Gangwon Prediction 28 February 2026
🔊 The clash between Ulsan and Gangwon promises to be intriguing from a tactical and defensive standpoint. Ulsan have been struggling in recent games (including last season), managing just one win in their last ten matches. On the other hand, Gangwon have shown more consistent results, although they haven't been without their own attacking issues. Both teams are eager to improve their standings in the new season, prompting significant roster changes ahead of this campaign. Which team is in better shape as the championship kicks off? Let's analyze the matchup and provide an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 27 July 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Gangwon):
- ball possession percentage: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
- fouls: 9 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Ulsan and Gangwon:
- played 43 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 31, for the away team - 5, draws - 7;
- number of goals - 83 against 38;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.09, in the 2nd half - 1.72;
- average total goals in the match - 2.81.
Head-to-head statistics Ulsan - Gangwon
Ulsan Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the AFC Champions League tournament (home team - Shanghai SIPG, away team - Ulsan ). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here's the game statistics (Ulsan vs Shanghai SIPG):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 4;
- fouls: 8 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 10 vs 2.
Ulsan are currently facing challenging times. The team finished only 9th in the standings last season (despite being in the Top 5 after the first round), and they clearly need to make progress. In their last five matches, they have not secured a win: three losses and two draws.
The difficult situation is further highlighted by a trend of low scoring - the club has scored fewer than 1.5 goals in each of their last 11 games. The number of goals conceded is also concerning - 1.3 per match, while their average scoring rate is just 0.5 goals per game. Perhaps the new arrivals who joined the organization in the off-season can elevate them to a higher level.
Match Results: Ulsan
Gangwon Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the AFC Champions League tournament (home team - Melbourne City, away - Gangwon). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here are the match stats (Gangwon vs Melbourne City):
- ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 12 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 4.
Gangwon wrapped up last year in fifth place on the league table, thanks to their relatively stable performance. Even though the team secured only two wins in their last ten matches, they managed to draw five times, which kept them in the top six.
On average, Gangwon score about 0.8 goals per game and concede just over one goal (1.1). This paints the picture of a typical Korean franchise focused on defense and quick counterattacks, but clearly lacking creativity in attack-much like most participants in the K-League 1. However, their last head-to-head encounter with these opponents was quite a spectacle, ending in a 2-2 draw.
Match Results: Gangwon
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 43;
- home team wins - 31, away team wins - 5, draws - 7.
Statistics: Ulsan vs Gangwon
- matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
- wins: 0 vs 0;
- win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- losses: 0 vs 0;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 2;
- losses: 6 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 5.
- Gangwon have drawn in last 3 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.93, the guests - 0.88;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.81;
- both teams scored: overall - 25; at the home team's field - 12.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Ulsan home games against Gangwon.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Ulsan home games against Gangwon (K-League).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 5 Ulsan games against Gangwon (K-League).
Prediction on corners
- Gangwon have taken under 4.5 corners in 8 of last 9 away games against Ulsan (K-League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 43;
- both teams scored all-time - 25 times;
- on the home team’s field - 12 times.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and the stats from their past encounters, we can anticipate a cautious game focused on defense from both sides. Both teams showed low scoring efficiency last season, and it's unlikely that this will change significantly now, as the revamped squads need time to establish reliable connections on the field. We expect plenty of technical errors in attack and minimal goal-scoring opportunities. Therefore, we recommend placing a bet on both teams to score (no).No comments
Betting Tips: Ulsan - Gangwon
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Comparison of Teams Stats
