This Sunday maybe doesn’t have the Super Match or Jeolla Derby. However it does have the South East Coast Derby between Ulsan Hyundai and Pohang Steelers, plus a big relegation 6-pointer between Gwangju and Daegu. Previews and Predictions Below;
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K League Classic 2017 League Table Update
Jeonbuk Hyundai currently top the table 4 points ahead of Suwon Bluewings and Ulsan Hyundai. Jeju, Seoul and Gangwon complete a very tight top half. Pohang Steelers are 4 points behind the top 6. Jeonnam Dragons are a little behind them. Sangju Sangmu, Daegu, Incheon United and finally Gwangju complete the table and are the 4 sides deep in the relegation battle.
Note the table doesn’t include Saturday’s Results
K League Classic 2017 Previews & Predictions (Sunday August 13th – Round 26)
Moving onto the days action, here are our brief previews and predictions for this Sundays 3 games;
Gwangju vs. Daegu @ 7pm
The first game of the day is a relegation 6-pointer between bottom side Gwangju and 10th placed Daegu. Gwangju were knocked-out of the cup after the week, but did take Suwon Bluewings to extra time. In the league they’ve only one win in recent weeks. Daegu have picked up 7 points from their last 4 game and have created a small amount of breathing room above the relegation zone.
Prediction: 1 – 1
Both sides could win, but it’s difficult to say who will. Overall this looks like a draw on paper at least.
Ulsan Hyundai vs. Pohang Steelers @ 7pm
The second game of the day is the South East Coast Derby between Ulsan Hyundai and Pohang Steelers. Ulsan Hyundai are having a strong season the won comfortably in the cup during the week, and before that beat leaders Jeonbuk Hyundai in the league. Pohang have only 1 win in 6 and that was over bottom side Gwangju.
Prediction: 2 – 0
This should be Ulsan’s to lose, they will start as clear favorites.
Gangwon vs. Jeju United @ 7pm
The the final game on Sunday comes from the Ski Jumping Stadium over in Gangwon-Do. It sees Gangwon hosting Jeju United. Gangwon snapped a 3 game losing run by beating Sangju Sangmu and are still in the top half, but only just. Jeju United have won 3 of their last 4 games, but were held to a dull 0-0 draw by Incheon United last weekend.
Prediction: 1 – 2
We’re siding with Jeju to continue their strong recent run of form.
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K League Challenge 2017 (Sunday August 13th / Monday August 14th – Round 24) Previews & Predictions
Both Sunday and Monday this weekend include a couple of games down in the K League Challenge. Predictions Below;
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K League Challenge 2017 League Table Update
The league table at this point has Gyeongnam topping the table 9 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, Daejeon and now Seoul E-Land who fell to the bottom last weekend.
Note the table doesn’t include Saturday’s Result
K League Challenge 2017 Predictions (Sunday August 13th / Monday August 14th – Round 24)
Here are predictions for this Sunday’s K League Challenge games:
Suwon FC vs. Ansan Greeners @ 7pm
Prediction: 2 – 0
Must win for Suwon as they look to push back into the playoff places. Ansan weak away maybe focus on defence.
Daejeon Citizen vs. Busan I’Park @ 7pm
Prediction: 1 – 2
Busan buoyed by their win in the cup over Jeonnam Dragons will be favorites to win this win, despite Daejeon’s recent improvements.
Here are predictions for this Monday’s K League Challenge games:
Asan Mugunghwa vs. FC Anyang @ 7pm
Prediction: 1 – 0
We’re backing Asan to pick up a rare and maybe surprising win. They are strong at win, whilst Anyang are weak away.
Seongnam FC vs. Gyeongnam @ 7pm
Prediction: 1 – 1
Seongnam will need to bounce back following their shock defeat in the cup to National League side Mokpo City. However Gyeongnam are strong and clear at the top. So we’re siding with a draw.
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Tim
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