The K League Classic concludes this weekend with it’s 38th and final round of the season. Both the championship and relegation issue have already been sorted but there are a few positions that can change and more. The highlight game of this round of games is on Sunday between 2nd placed Suwon Bluewings and champions Jeonbuk Hyundai, as this will be a key game in finalizing the final group stage champions league spot.
Updated K League Classic League Table
The league was won by Jeonbuk Hyundai a few weeks ago and they’ve been top since close to the start of the season and are 9 points clear. Suwon Bluewings and Pohang Steelers are battling it out for the last group stage AFC Champions League spot. The 3rd placed side will enter the playoff round. Also FA Cup winners Seoul, Seongnam and Jeju complete the top half.
Incheon are 7th (top of the Relegation Round) 1 point behind them are Ulsan Hyundai and then Jeonnam Dragons are in 9th 4 points behind them. Then come Gwangju who are 13 points ahead of 11th placed Busan and finally relegated Daejeon who are 7 points adrift.
Asian Champions League Group Stage Spot Update: Jeonbuk Hyundai *Champions* and FC Seoul *FA Cup Winner* have already secured their spots.
A win for Suwon will give them the final place. Also if they draw and Pohang draw or lose they’ll claim the spot. If Suwon lose there only hope it that Pohang also lose. A draw for Pohang here will be enough. Finally a win for Pohang plus a Suwon draw or defeat will give Pohang the place.
K League Classic 2015 Round 38 Previews & Predictions
This round of games is evenly split between Saturday and Sunday Afternoons. Here are our brief previews and predictions of this K League Classic Round 38 round of Games;
Saturday November 28th 2015 (All Relegation Round):
Gwangju vs. Daejeon Citizen (2pm)
Both sides have lost their last two games, however Gwangju have been safe for a while whilst Daejeon Citizen were sadly relegated last weekend. This might be a game were backup and rotation players get a run out, honestly we see it ending in a draw.
Prediction: 1 – 1
Incheon United vs. Jeonnam Dragons (2pm)
FA Cup runners-up Incheon United are undefeated so far during the Relegation Round. Whilst Jeonnam Dragons have picked up 4 points from their last 2 games. This game will also be a farewell match for Lee Chun-Soo, and we see Incheon winning this one.
Prediction: 2 – 0
Ulsan Hyundai vs. Busan I’Park (2pm)
Ulsan Hyundai have won 3 games straight, whilst Busan I’Park haven’t won since the league split. Busan I’Park need to stay fresh because of their Relegation Playoff games coming up and therefore it will be close. However we see Ulsan edging it.
Prediction: 1 – 0
Sunday November 29th 2015 (All Championship Round):
Suwon Bluewings vs. Jeonbuk Hyundai (2pm)
2nd placed Suwon Bluewings came from behind to secure a vital win vs. Pohang last Sunday. Whilst Champions Jeonbuk draw against Seongnam. This game will be key in finalizing the final group stage AFC Champions League spot and therefore we feel that Suwon will win this time.
Prediction: 2 – 1
Pohang Steelers vs. FC Seoul (2pm)
Pohang Steelers and FC Seoul will both be in the AFC Champions League next season, however Pohang need a win to stand a chance of avoiding the playoff stage. Both side have similar recent form, but we see home advantage paying off for Pohang.
Prediction: 1 – 0
Seongnam FC vs. Jeju United (2pm)
The 6th and 7th placed sides Seongnam and Jeju United meet in the final game of the weekend. This match won’t affect anything in the league, however bagging rights are at least on the table. We see both sides fielding backup players and draw maybe a likely outcome.
Prediction: 1 – 1
K League Classic 2015 Round 38 Results
Saturday November 28th 2015:
Incheon United 0 – 1 Jeonnam Dragons
Gwangju 2 – 1 Daejeon Citizen
Ulsan Hyundai 2 – 1 Busan Hyundai
Sunday November 29th 2015:
Pohang Steelers 2 – 1 FC Seoul
Seongnam FC 2 – 1 Jeju United
Suwon Bluewings 2 – 1 Jeonbuk Hyundai
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K League Classic 2015 Round 38 Predictions Round Up
3 Correct Results with One perfect score.
Previous Rounds:
Round 37: 2 correct results with one perfect score.
Round 36: 1 correct result.
Round 35: …
Round 34: 2 correct results, but no perfect scores.
Round 33: 3 correct results but no perfect scores.
Round 32: 2 correct results, but no perfect scores.
Round 30: 1 correct result after a weekend of surprises and draws.
Round 29: Only 2 correct results and no perfect scores.
Round 28: 2 Correct but no perfect scores.
Round 27: 3 correct results with 1 perfect score.
Round 26: 3 Correct Results with 1 perfect score.
Round 25: 3 Correct Results but no perfect scores.
Round 24: 4 Correct Results with 2 perfect scores.
Round 23: 2 Correct Results with 1 perfect score.
Round 22: 2 correct results with no perfect scores.
Round 21: 2 correct results with no perfect scores.
Round 20: 4 correct results with 3 perfect scores.
Round 19: 5 correct results with 1 perfect score.
Round 18: 2 Correct Results with 1 perfect score (same as the previous 2 weeks).
Round 17: 2 Correct Results with 1 perfect score.
Round 16: Only 2 correct results with 1 perfect score, 2 surprise away wins and a couple of dull 0-0s didn’t help.
Round 15: Only 1 correct result, in a weekend of very surprising results.
Round 14: 3 correct results but no perfect scores.
Round 13: 3 correct results but no perfect scores.
Round 12: 2 correct results with one perfect score (only 4 games this round vs. a normal 6)
Round 11: 4 Correct results but no perfect scores.
Round 10: 2 Correct results with 1 perfect score.
Round 9: 1 Correct result and it was a perfect score. (Bad Round)
Round 8: 3 Correct Results with 2 perfect scores.
Round 7: 3 correct results but no perfect scores.
Round 6: 5 correct results from the 6 games, with 2 perfect scores.
Round 5: 2 correct results but no perfect scores.
Round 4: 3 correct results but no perfect scores (same as Round 3).
Round 3: 3 correct results, but no perfect scores.
Round 2: 2 correct results both perfect scores.
Round 1: 2 correct results with 1 perfect score.
K League Challenge 2015 Playoffs
The K League Challenge finished last weekend and we’re now in the post-season playoff stages. Suwon City FC draw with Seoul E-Land during the week and progressed to this Saturdays game vs. Daegu.
K League Challenge End of Season League Table
Here is the final league table for the 2015 K League Challenge. Sangju Sangmu ended the season champions and earn automatic promotion back to the K League Classic after just one season away. As mentioned above Daegu and Suwon City are still in the playoffs, with Seoul E-Land not progressing. The rest will be trying the improve next season, especially Chungju who picked up the wooden spoon of 11th place.
K League Challenge 2015 Playoff Preview and Prediction
Saturday November 28th 2015:
Daegu vs. Suwon City FC (2pm)
Just like for Suwon City on Wednesday night, a draw will be enough for Daegu to progress to the Promotion/Relegation Playoff Final. Therefore Suwon have to win. Daegu let the championship slip through their fingers and haven’t won in 4 games, however 3 of those games ended in a draw.
This Season Suwon beat Daegu twice, one game ended in a draw and the other in favor of Daegu.
This will be close and hopefully as entertaining as the previous playoff game. We see it ending in a draw.
Prediction: Daegu 2 – 2 Suwon City FC
K League Challenge 2015 Playoff Results
Wednesday November 25th 2015:
Suwon City FC 3 – 3 Seoul E-Land FC
Saturday November 28th 2015:
Daegu 1 – 2 Suwon City FC
Suwon City FC progress to the 2 legged final vs. Busan I’Park.
Pictures from the 2015 K League Challenge Playoff Games
Suwon City FC vs. Seoul E-Land FC
Daegu vs. Suwon City FC
Finally
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Tim
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