The K League Classic continues this Saturday with only 5 games until the league splits in two. The standout game on Saturday is a relegation 6-pointer as the bottom two Sangju Sangmu and Gwangju clash. 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 6 points ahead of Jeju United. Ulsan Hyundai are currently in the final Champions League spot. Suwon Bluewings, Seoul and Gangwon complete the top half. Pohang Steelers are 6 points behind the top 6. Jeonnam Dragons are 3 points behind them. Daegu, Incheon United, Sangju Sangmu and finally Gwangju complete the table and are 5 points adrift.
K League Classic 2017 Previews & Predictions (Saturday September 16th – Round 29)
Moving onto the days action, here are our brief previews and predictions for this Saturdays 3 games;
Gangwon vs. Jeonnam Dragons @ 3pm
The early game on Saturday afternoon is between two sides on opposites sides of the league split. 6th placed Gangwon and 8th placed Jeonnam Dragons. Gangwon lost at the weekend to Jeonbuk Hyundai in a goal-fest 4-3. 2 wins from their last 5. Jeonnam Dragons also lost last weekend, they fell 3-0 to Suwon Bluewings, and now have only 1 win from 5.
Prediction: 2 – 1
Neither side is on epic form, so we’re siding with Gangwon as they are generally stronger at home.
Sangju Sangmu vs. Gwangju @ 7pm
The second game of the day and first of the evening kick offs is a true relegation 6-pointer as Sangju Sangmu (11th) host Gwangju (12th – Bottom). Sangju Sangmu lost last weekend 4-2 to Ulsan and haven’t won since the beginning of July. They have also only won once at home all season. Gwangju are 5 points below Sangju and drew last weekend in a dull game vs. Incheon. They haven’t won away from home all season.
Prediction: 1 – 1
We’re siding with a draw, honestly neither of these sides have looked great this season and either one could win this one.
Daegu vs. Suwon Bluewings @ 7pm
The final game of the day is between two of the leagues in-form sides; Daegu who have pushed free of the relegation battle and Suwon Bluewings who are still in the hunt for a Champions League spot and maybe still the title. Daegu won last weekend and have 8 points from their last 4 games. Suwon Bluewings also won last weekend breaking a 2 game losing streak.
Prediction: 1 – 3
Although Daegu have improved recently we can’t see them beating Suwon. It will however be competitive.
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K League Challenge 2017 (Saturday September 16th – Round 30) Previews & Predictions
Saturday evening also features three games from the K League Challenge. League leaders Gyeongnam traveling to bottom side Daejeon Citizen looks to be the standout game.
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K League Challenge 2017 League Table Update
The league table at this point has Gyeongnam topping the table now 8 points clear, followed by Busan I’Park. Then there is a 10 point gap to Bucheon 1995 and Seongnam FC who currently fill the other playoff places. Asan Mugunghwa, Suwon and FC Anyang are a little behind. Then there’s a small gap to Seoul E-Land. Then we have Ansan Greeners and Daejeon Citizen who look too far away from the playoff places now.
K League Challenge 2017 Predictions (Saturday September 16th – Round 30)
Here are predictions for this Saturday’s K League Challenge games:
Daejeon Citizen vs. Gyeongnam @ 7pm
Prediction: 0 – 2
League leaders Gyeongnam will be big favorites to overcome bottom side Gyeongnam.
Seongnam FC vs. Seoul E-Land @ 7pm
Prediction: 2 – 1
Despite recent improvements to Seoul E-Land, we see Seongnam FC having the edge here.
Busan I’Park vs. Bucheon 1995 @ 7pm
Prediction: 1 – 1
A clash of 2 playoff placed teams who may cancel each other out. So we see a draw.
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Tim
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