Super Saturday in the K League Classic features important games at both the top and bottom of the table. The highlight game of the game in the clash between bottom side Incheon United and 4th placed Jeju United. FC Seoul and Suwon Bluewings are all in action. Previews and Predictions for all of Saturdays games below;
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K League Classic 2017 League Table Update
Jeonbuk Hyundai currently top the table 7 points ahead of Suwon Bluewings and Ulsan Hyundai. Jeju, Seoul and Gangwon complete a very tight top half. Pohang Steelers are 2 points behind the top 6. Jeonnam Dragons are a little behind them. Sangju Sangmu, Daegu, Gwangju and finally Incheon United are the 4 sides currently adrift and in the relegation battle.
K League Classic 2017 Previews & Predictions (Saturday July 22nd – Round 22)
Moving onto the days action, here are our brief previews and predictions for this Saturdays 3 games;
Daegu vs. FC Seoul @ 7pm
The first game of the day comes from Daegu and see’s struggling Daegu hosting in-form FC Seoul. Daegu lost on Wednesday away to Jeju, but had won their previous 2 games. They also beat Seoul at home earlier this season. FC Seoul beat Gangwon at home on Wednesday, making it 4 wins from their last 5 games. Star forward Dejan has been key recently.
Prediction: 0 – 1
Daegu are solid at home, however based on recent form we see Seoul winning this one.
Incheon United vs. Jeju United @ 7pm
The second game of the day is between 2 sides having very different seasons. Bottom side Incheon United and 4th placed Jeju United who enjoyed a solid run in the Asian Champions League. Incheon United have only 3 points from their last 3 games and have only won 3 times all season. They were easily beaten on Wednesday by leaders Jeonbuk. Jeju United beat Daegu on Wednesday for their 3rd win on the bounce, pushing them back into the championship and ACL placed race.
Prediction: 1 – 2
Jeju United will be slight favorites to win this one, despite the fact they can struggle on the road.
Gwangju vs. Suwon Bluewings @ 7pm
The the final game on Saturday comes from the South East city of Gwangju and is between 11th placed Gwangju and 2nd placed Suwon Bluewings. Gwangju were unlucky to lose during the week and only have a single win from their last 5 games, losing the rest. Suwon Bluewings on the other hand are on fantastic form winning 5 and drawing 1 of their last 6 games. They’re also solid away from home.
Prediction: 1 – 3
Suwon look solid going forward and we see them beating Gwangju. Gwangju may nab a goal.
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K League Challenge 2017 (Saturday August 5th – Round 23) Previews & Predictions
Saturday evening also features the return of the Challenge. Their are three interesting games to look at.
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K League Challenge 2017 League Table Update
The league table at this point has Gyeongnam topping the table 7 points clear, followed by Busan I’Park. The an 8 point gap to Bucheon 1995 and now Seongnam FC who currently fill the other playoff places. Asan Mugunghwa, Suwon and FC Anyang are close behind. Then there’s a gap to Ansan, Seoul and finally Daejeon who are 2 points adrift.
K League Challenge 2017 Predictions (Saturday August 5th – Round 23)
Here are predictions for this Saturday’s K League Challenge game:
Gyeongnam vs. Ansan Greeners @ 7pm
Prediction: 2 – 0
High flying Gyeongnam will be favorites to Ansan. However Ansan do tend to draw at the moment so this maybe close.
Asan Mugunghwa vs. Bucheon 1995 @ 7pm
Prediction: 1 – 1
Big game in the playoff race, a draw looks the likely outcome.
Daejeon Citizen vs. Suwon FC @ 7pm
Prediction: 0 – 1
Both sides are hard to beat but error prone. We’re siding with Suwon to take home a narrow victory.
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Tim
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