The K League Classic moves into it’s seventh round of the 2016 season this coming weekend. The key game this weekend is the Sunday clash between improved Ulsan Hyundai and current league leaders FC Seoul. This is an early key top of the table clash and maybe important long term. It also should be entertaining.
K League Classic 2016 League Table Update
After just over a month the table doesn’t show much yet. FC Seoul sit at the top of the table 3 points clear, with Seongnam and Jeonbuk following close behind. Jeonnam and Incheon are still at the bottom of the table, slipping behind the rest.
K League Classic 2016 Round 7 Previews & Predictions
This round of games take place on Saturday (2 and Sunday (4). All of the games take place in the afternoon. Here are our brief previews and predictions for the 7th round of 2016 K League Classic games;
Saturday April 23rd 2016:
Jeju United vs. Seongnam FC (2pm)
Jeju United will be looking to add too their 2 game winning run this weekend. They’re very strong at home undefeated this season down on the Orange Island. Seongnam have struggled a little recently losing and drawing their last 2 games, but where top of the league earlier in the month. This one will be close, however we see Jeju edging it.
Prediction: 2 – 1
Suwon City vs. Incheon United (4pm)
Suwon City lost last weekend and seem to have past their honeymoon / promotion high. Incheon United on the other hand are improving on the field, despite financial off the field issues. They’ve drawn their past 2 games, with is an improvement on their first 4 games, which they lost. This maybe an entertaining clash, but we see a draw being the likely outcome.
Prediction: 1 – 1
Sunday April 24th 2016:
Ulsan Hyundai vs. FC Seoul (2pm)
Ulsan Hyundai have looked much improved since their 2015 season, even without former sign Kim Shin-Wook. They’re currently 5th with 8 points so far this season. However they face league leaders FC Seoul who are on a 5 game winning run in the league, who also won during the week in the champions league. Seoul will be favorites to win this one.
Prediction: 1 – 3
Gwangju vs. Suwon Bluewings (2pm)
Gwangju have been inconsistent both home and away so far in 2016, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats on their record. Suwon Bluewings are on the same number of points, however tend to draw games. This one is difficult to predict as it could go either way, however we see Suwon maybe edging it.
Prediction: 1 – 2
Sangju Sangmu vs. Jeonbuk Hyundai (2pm)
Sangju Sangmu shocked many people last weekend beating Pohang Steelers, and are a lot better at home than away. They face however reigning champions and currently 2nd placed Jeonbuk who are undefeated so far in 2016. Jeonbuk will be the favorites here.
Prediction: 0 – 2
Pohang Steelers vs. Jeonnam Dragons (3pm)
Pohang Steelers crashed out of the champions league during the week in the group stages and haven’t looked any better in the league. Their only win this season coming at bottom side Incheon United a few weeks ago. Still Jeonnam Dragons haven’t won all season and have 3 draws and 3 defeats on their record. Pohang will be slight favorites in this bottom of the table clash.
Prediction: 1 – 0
K League Classic 2016 Round 7 Results
Saturday April 23rd 2016:
Jeju United 2 – 2 Seongnam FC
Suwon City 0 – 0 Incheon United
Sunday April 24th 2016:
Ulsan Hyundai 1 – 2 FC Seoul
Sangju Sangmu 2 – 2 Jeonbuk Hyundai
Gwangju 1 – 1 Suwon Bluewings
Pohang Steelers 0 – 1 Jeonnam Dragons
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K League Classic 2016 Round 7 Predictions Round Up
2 correct results but no perfect scores.
K League Challenge 2016 Round 6
The K League Challenge season continues weekend with 5 interesting matchups. The highlight game of this round is the Sunday afternoon meeting between the two relegated Classic sides from last season, Daejeon vs. Busan. This will be an interesting matchup, but maybe not as high in quality as last season.
K League Challenge 2016 League Table Update
The league table only shows a little at the moment. Ansan Mugunghwa lead the way with a 2 point gap to Seoul, Gangwon and Daegu who make up the playoff places. With finally Daejeon Citizen sitting at the bottom without any points so far this season (Gyeongnam are bottom but only due to their points deduction).
K League Challenge 2016 Round 6 Predictions
This round of games take place on Saturday (3) and Sunday (2). All of the games take place in the afternoon. Here are our predictions for the 6th round of 2016 K League Challenge games;
Saturday April 16th 2016:
Chungju Hummel vs. FC Anyang (2pm)
Prediction: 2 – 1
Bucheon 1995 vs. Daegu (4pm)
Prediction: 2 – 2
Seoul E-Land vs. Goyang Zaicro (4pm)
Prediction: 3 – 1
Sunday April 17th 2016:
Daejeon Citizen vs. Busan I’Park (2pm)
Prediction: 0 – 1
Ansan Mugunghwa vs. Gyeongnam (3pm)
Prediction: 2 – 1
K League Challenge 2016 Round 6 Results and Photos
Saturday April 23rd 2016:
Chungju Hummel 1 – 0 FC Anyang
Bucheon 1995 0 – 0 Daegu
Seoul E-Land 1 – 1 Goyang Zaicro
Sunday April 24th 2016:
Daejeon Citizen 2 – 1 Busan I’Park
Ansan Mugunghwa 5 – 0 Gyeongnam
Prediction Update: 3 correct results but no perfect scores.
Finally
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