The K League Classic moves into it’s eighth round of the 2016 season this coming weekend. The key game this weekend is of course the SUPER MATCH between Suwon Bluewings and FC Seoul. It’s the key derby match in the K League and it always well attended (normally around 30,000) and competitive.
K League Classic 2016 League Table Update
After just over a month the table is now starting to take shape. FC Seoul sit at the top of the table 5 points clear, with Jeonbuk and Seongnam following close behind. Incheon are still at the bottom of the table, 3 points behind slipping behind the rest.
K League Classic 2016 Round 8 Previews & Predictions
This round of games take place on Saturday (3) and Sunday (3). All of the games take place in the afternoon. Here are our brief previews and predictions for the 8th round of 2016 K League Classic games;
Saturday April 30th 2016:
Pohang Steelers vs. Jeju United (2pm)
Pohang Steelers have had a poor start to the 2016 season with only 1 win from their 7 games. Jeju United on the other hand have looked generally strong winning 3 of their 7 games, however away from home they can struggle. Jeju on paper have a slight edge but it will be close.
Prediction: 1 – 2
Suwon Bluewings vs. FC Seoul (3pm)
This is the Super Match a highlight clash in the K League Season. Suwon Bluewings have been drawn specialists this season with 5 draws in 7 games. Whilst FC Seoul are on a big winning run 6 wins in a row, they only lost their opening game of the season. Seoul will be favorites here but Suwon will make a game of it.
Prediction: 1 – 2
Jeonbuk Hyundai vs. Suwon City (4pm)
Jeonbuk Hyundai are the only undefeated side left in the K League Classic this season, with 3 wins and 4 draws from their 7 games. Suwon City just like their city neighbors have been draw specialists this season with 5 in their 7 games. This one will be close and a draw seems a likely outcome.
Prediction: 1 – 1
Sunday May 1st 2016:
Incheon United vs. Ulsan Hyundai (2pm)
Incheon United have improved recently drawing their last 3 games and the rumor is that Vietnamese star Lương Xuân Trường will be in the matchday squad. Ulsan Hyundai have suffered a slight blip recently losing their last 2 games but are still mid-table. We feel Incheon could edge this one but it will be close.
Prediction: 1 – 0
Jeonnam Dragons vs. Sangju Sangmu (2pm)
Jeonnam Dragons won for the first time last weekend beating Pohang 1-0 on the road. However they’re still 2nd from bottom. Sangju Sangmu are one of 5 sides currently on 8 points and have 5 points from 4 games, but have lost all of their away matches this season. This will be close and a draw seems likely.
Prediction: 1 – 1
Seongnam FC vs. Gwangju (4pm)
Seongnam FC host this weekends late game, they’ve lost a little form recently with 2 draws and a defeat from their past 3 games. However they are unbeaten at home so far this season. Gwangju on the other hand have improved a little in recent weeks with 4 points from their last 2 games. This will be close but we see Seongnam bouncing back winning.
Prediction: 2 – 0
K League Classic 2016 Round 8 Results
Saturday April 30th 2016:
Pohang Steelers 1 – 0 Jeju United
Suwon Bluewings 1 – 1 FC Seoul
Jeonbuk Hyundai 3 – 1 Suwon City
Sunday May 1st 2016:
Incheon United 0 – 1 Ulsan Hyundai
Jeonnam Dragons 3 – 4 Sangju Sangmu
Seongnam FC L – L Gwangju
Pictures and Instagram Posts from K League Classic 2016 Round 8
Saturday April 30th
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K League Classic 2016 Round 8 Predictions Round Up
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K League Challenge 2016 Round 7
The K League Challenge season continues weekend with Round 7 and 5 interesting matchups. The highlight game of this round is on Saturday between league leaders Ansan Mugunghwa and 2nd placed Seoul E-Land. Both sides won in the cup during the week and this game will be key moving forward this 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 4 point gap to Seoul, Gangwon and Daegu who make up the playoff places. With finally Gyeongnam are bottom but only due to their points deduction, 4 points behind Goyang Zaicro.
K League Challenge 2016 Round 7 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 7th round of 2016 K League Challenge games;
Saturday April 30th 2016:
Gyeongnam vs. Bucheon 1995 (2pm)
Prediction: 1 – 1
FC Anyang vs. Gangwon (3pm)
Prediction: 0 – 2
Ansan Mugunghwa vs. Seoul E-Land (3pm)
Prediction: 1 – 1
Sunday May 1st 2016:
Goyang Zaicro vs. Daejeon Citizen (2pm)
Prediction: 1 – 2
Daegu vs. Chungju Hummel (2pm)
Prediction: 3 – 1
K League Challenge 2016 Round 7 Results and Photos
Saturday April 30th 2016:
Gyeongnam 0 – 2 Bucheon 1995
Ansan Mugunghwa 1 – 0 Seoul E-Land
FC Anyang 0 – 2 Gangwon
Sunday May 1st 2016:
Goyang Zaicro 0 – 1 Daejeon Citizen
Daegu 2 – 1 Chungju Hummel
Prediction Update: 3 correct results with 1 perfect score.
Korean FA Cup 2016 Update
The 2016 Korean FA Cup started back at beginning of March with sides from across the country entering the competition. This is also the 20th anniversary season.
Korean FA Cup 3rd Round Saturday April 23rd
Yongin City 1 – 0 (AET) Changwon City
Cheonan City 0 – 0 (3-4 pens) Gyeongju HNP
Ulsan Dolphins 0 – 1 (AET) Gangwon
Paju Citizen 0 – 3 Daejeon Korail
Yangju Citizen 1 – 1 (3-5 p) Gyeongju Citizen
Korean FA Cup 3rd Round Wednesday April 27th
K League Challenge sides Goyang Zaicro, Gyeongnam and Chungju Hummel all lost and are now out of the cup.
5 more games still need to be played. Then the 4th Round happens on May 11th.
Finally
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Tim
Modern Seoul
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