K League Classic 2016 Round 12 + Challenge Round 13 – Previews / Predictions (May 28th – 29th)

The K League Classic continues this weekend before takes a short break due to Internationals. The key game this weekend is on Sunday between Pohang Steelers and Suwon Bluewings. Both sides have had poor starts to the 2016 season, both knocked out of the Asian Champions League in the group stages and are in the bottom of the league. This game could be key for both sides moving into the summer months.

K League Classic 2016 League Table Update

After close to 2 months the table is now starting to take shape. FC Seoul sit at the top of the level on points with Jeonbuk and also Seongnam are just a point behind. Still winless Incheon United are still at the bottom of the table, 3 points behind and slipping behind the rest.

K League Classic 2016 Round 12 Previews & Predictions

This round of games take place on Saturday (3) and Sunday (3). All of the games take place in the mid to late afternoon. Here are our brief previews and predictions for the 12th round of 2016 K League Classic games;

Saturday May 28th 2016:

Seongnam FC vs. Incheon United (2pm)

Seongnam have had a strong season so far and are currently sitting 3rd on the table. They’ve won 3 of their last 4 games, partly thanks to league top scorer Tiago Alves. On the other hand you have Incheon United who’ve not won all season. Vietnamese signing Lương Xuân Trường played last weekend, but that made no difference as Incheon lost for the third time in four. Seongnam will be favorites here.
Prediction: 2 – 0

Jeju United vs. Ulsan Hyundai (3pm)

Jeju United have won their previous two game and are undefeated at home so far this season. Ulsan are just below Jeju in the league table, but have been inconsistent recently winning 1, drawing 1 and losing 1. However they are stronger away than at home. Close game on paper, but we see Jeju edging it.
Prediction: 2 – 1

Gwangju vs. Suwon City FC (4pm)

Gwangju have found a little bit of form in recent weeks winning their last 2 and moving up to 7th. Suwon City FC picked up a shock win last weekend beating Pohang and ending a 3 game losing run. They’re still struggling in the league sitting just above the relegation zone. This will be close but Gwangju will be favorites to win.
Prediction: 1 – 0

Sunday May 29th 2016:

FC Seoul vs. Jeonnam Dragons (2pm)

FC Seoul required penalties to progress to the quarter finals of the Asian Champions League (this coming August). They are top of the league currently but only on goal difference. Jeonnam Dragons have lost 3 and drawn 1 of their last 4 games and are currently second bottom. FC Seoul will be obvious favorites here.
Prediction: 3 – 1

Jeonbuk Hyundai vs. Sangju Sangmu (4pm)

League champions for the past 2 seasons Jeonbuk Hyundai have had an up and down week, they progressed to the quarter finals of the Asian Champions League. However they have been implicated in referee bribery dating back to 2013. In the league they’ve won 3 games straight. Sangju Sangmu have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4 games. Jeonbuk will be favorites here.
Prediction: 2 – 1

Pohang Steelers vs. Suwon Bluewings (5pm)

Pohang Steelers have had a pretty poor season so far only winning 3 of the 11 games this season and crashing out of the Champions League in the group stages. Suwon Bluewings also went out of the Champions League at the same point and have only 2 wins this season. Both sides need a win, however we see it ending in a draw.
Prediction: 1 – 1

K League Classic 2016 Round 12 Results & Photos

K League Classic 2016 Round 12 Results:

Saturday May 28th:
Seongnam FC 0 – 1 Incheon United
Jeju United 1 – 2 Ulsan Hyundai
Gwangju 1 – 0 Suwon City FC

Incheon win for the first time this season, Kevin with the vital goal. Whilst Jeju lose for the first time at home this season. In the late game Gwangju beat Suwon who finished the game with ten men.

Sunday May 29th:
FC Seoul 1 – 1 Jeonnam Dragons
Jeonbuk Hyundai 3 – 2 Sangju Sangmu
Pohang Steelers 2 – 2 Suwon Bluewings

Osmar scored at both ends as a tired Seoul were held to a draw by Jeonnam. Jeonbuk staged a fantastic 3 goal comeback to beat Sangju. Pohang equalized in the dieing moments in the late game against Suwon Bluewings.

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K League Challenge 2016 Round 13

The K League Challenge season moves into round 13 this weekend, with sides playing during the week and playing again next Wednesday, it’s a busy time of the season. The highlight game of this round is the Saturday afternoon clash between the 2 sides relegated from the Classic last season Busan I’Park and Daejeon Citizen. They are evenly matched and are both mid-table currently looking to push up and into the playoff places.

K League Challenge 2016 League Table Update

The league table is super tight at the top even after 10 rounds of games, with Ansan leading the way 2 points clear of Daegu. Bucheon 1995 and Gangwon complete the playoff places both on 18 points. Gyeongnam are still bottom and are now 6 points adrift of Chungju Hummel.

K League Challenge 2016 Round 13 Predictions

This round of games take place on Saturday (2) and Sunday (3). The weekend games take place in the afternoon and evening. Here are our predictions for the 13th round of 2016 K League Challenge games;