Sunday in the K League Classic features all 4 sides from the AFC Champions League, with 3 of the 4 looking to kick-start their seasons after disappointing ACL campaigns. The standout games are the clashes between Sangju Sangmu & FC Seoul as well as the Hyundai derby between Ulsan & Jeonbuk.
A quick reminder that this season we’re going to the covering each match day separately (the last few seasons it’s been each round). Making the posts a little shorter and focused on a day. Video Highlights, Goal Updates and more via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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K League Classic 2017 League Table Update
Jeju United and Jeonbuk Hyundai lead the way after 10 games. Ulsan 3rd down to Gangwon 9th are separated by only 5 points. Finally Gwangju, Daegu and Incheon United are still a little off the pace.
note this doesn’t include Saturdays results.
K League Classic 2017 Previews & Predictions (Sunday May 14th – Round 11)
Moving onto the days action, here are our brief previews and predictions for this Sundays 4 games;
Sangju Sangmu vs. FC Seoul @ 3pm
The first game of the day is also our highlight game as Sangju Sangmu host FC Seoul. Sangju Sangmu have hit a rocky patch losing their last two games and dropping into the bottom half. FC Seoul have also been a little off, winning 2 and drawing 2 of their last 4 league games. However a weaken Seoul beat Urawa Reds in the ACL during the week.
Prediction: 1 – 2
This could be a very interesting game, one that we see Seoul edging.
+Game of Day+ This is our highlight game of the day and therefore we’ll be covering it in extra detail via our Twitter Page.
Ulsan Hyundai vs. Jeonbuk Hyundai @ 3pm
The next game is the 55th Hyundai Derby between Ulsan Hyundai and Jeonnam Hyundai. Ulsan have recently found some league form winning 3 games straight, and they also won during the week against Brisbane in the ACL. Jeonbuk Hyundai won for the first time in 3 games last weekend beating Daegu and are level on points with leaders Jeju United.
Prediction: 1 – 1
This derby match is always a close one, and therefore we’re siding with a draw.
Pohang Steelers vs. Jeju United @ 3pm
The third and final 3 o’clock kick off comes from the Steelyard as Pohang Steelers host league leaders Jeju United. Pohang Steelers ended a losing run of 3 games by beating FC Seoul despite being 2 goals down. Leaders Jeju United are also the only K League side to progress from the ACL group stages. They’ve scored 8 goals in their last 2 league games beating Jeonbuk and Sangju.
Prediction: 1 – 2
Jeju have been the most impressive side so far this season, it might not be an easy win but we do see them taking the 3 points.
Jeonnam Dragons vs. Suwon Bluewings @ 5pm
The final Sunday afternoon game is between two mid-table sides as Jeonnam Dragons host Suwon Bluewings. Jeonnam have won 4 from 5 and smashed Gwangju last weekend 5-0. Suwon Bluewings were on a 3 game winning run, but lost to in-form Ulsan last Saturday.
Prediction: 2 – 1
Due to Suwon’s ACL exploits we feel they maybe a little tired and therefore we’re edging toward a Jeonnam victory.
K League Classic 2017 Results (Saturday May 13th – Round 11)
K League Classic 2017 Results – Saturday:
Sangju Sangmu 2-2 FC Seoul
Ulsan Hyundai 0-0 Jeonbuk Hyundai
Pohang Steelers 2-1 Jeju United
Jeonnam Dragons 1-3 Suwon Bluewings
More Updates via Twitter
K League Challenge 2017 (Sunday May 14th – Round 12) Previews & Predictions
Sunday afternoon also features two interesting games in the K League Challenge.
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K League Challenge 2017 League Table Update
The league table after ten games has Gyeongnam topping the table 4 points clear, followed by Busan I’Park, Asan Mugunghwa and Bucheon 1995 who currently fill the playoff places. Suwon FC and FC Anyang follow close behind. Then we have a 6 point gap to Seoul E-Land, Ansan Greeners, Seongnam FC and finally we have Daejeon Citizen who are bottom.
note this doesn’t include Saturdays results.
K League Challenge 2017 Predictions (Sunday May 14th – Round 12)
Here are predictions for this Saturday’s K League Challenge games;
Busan I’Park vs. Asan Mugunghwa @ 3pm
Prediction: 1 – 1
Two sides that seem evenly matched and cannot really afford to drop points to each other. So we’re siding with a draw.
Bucheon 1995 vs. Daejeon Citizen @ 3pm
Prediction: 2 – 1
Bucheon maybe on inconsistent form, but Daejeon have lost 4 on the bounce and therefore Bucheon seem favorites for the win.
+Game of Day+ This is our highlight game of the day and therefore we’ll be covering it in extra detail via our Twitter Page
K League Challenge 2017 Results (Sunday May 14th – Round 12)
K League Challenge 2017 Results – Sunday:
Bucheon 1995 1-0 Daejeon Citizen
Busan I’Park 1-1 Asan Mugunghwa
More Updates via Twitter
Finally
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Tim
Modern Seoul
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