Prediction Ulsan HD FC - Gangwon FC today 17:30 16/08/2026.

Korean K League 1
Ulsan HD FC

Ulsan HD FC

21:23FT
Gangwon FC

Gangwon FC

HDP FT
Ulsan HD FC
Gangwon FC
Opening
0
0
Pre-match
0
0
O/U FT
Over
Under
Opening
2.5
u
Pre-match
5.5
u
1X2 FT
1
X
2
Opening
Pre-match

Ulsan HD FCUlsan HD FC
Positive40%
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Ulsan HD FC is holding the second position on the league table with 37 points after 22 matches, demonstrating stability and the ability to compete for the championship.
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The 'core group' consisting of Lee Dong-Kyeong, Lee Gyu-sung, Yago Cariello Ribeiro, and Jung Seung-Hyun maintains stability with an average of 19-22 matches played, playing a cornerstone role in both attacking and defensive play.
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Ulsan HD FC has an impressive goal-scoring ability, with 35 goals (an average of 1.59 goals per game) and a 60% rate of games with two or more goals, indicating an effective attacking style.
Neutral30%
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Ulsan HD FC's recent form has been average, with a record of 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses in 10 games, indicating inconsistency but not overly serious.
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Ulsan HD FC has a win rate of 40% and a draw rate of 20% in their last 10 matches, reflecting a balance but not enough to confirm consistent form.
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The goal difference of Ulsan HD FC is +5 (35 goals scored, 30 goals conceded), indicating a balance between attack and defense, but has not created a significant advantage.
Negative30%
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Ulsan HD FC is going through an unstable phase with an unmaintained rise, especially when facing strong teams like Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors or Gangwon Football Club
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Defensive ability is a glaring weakness, with 30 goals conceded (an average of 1.36 goals per game) and three heavy defeats (1-3, 1-2, 0-2), highlighting the lack of solidity in defense
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Ulsan HD FC has 6 yellow cards and 1 red card in their last 10 matches, indicating a lack of discipline in play, particularly during ball disputes.
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The injury of goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-uh (broken jaw) is a serious loss, affecting the ability to distribute the ball and the stability of the defense line.
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Ulsan HD FC has only kept a clean sheet in 4 out of 22 matches (18.18% rate), showing a lack of consistency in defense and the ability to maintain good results
Gangwon FCGangwon FC
Positive40%
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Gangwon FC is maintaining the 4th position on the K League 1 2026 standings with 32 points from 21 matches, showing that Gangwon FC is in the group directly competing for the promotion spot.
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Gangwon FC has 4 clean sheets in their last 10 matches, reflecting their stable defensive ability and well-organized defense
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Some key players such as Kim Dae-won, Kang Joon-Hyuck, Lee You-hyeon, and Seo Min-woo are maintaining stable performance with consistent game appearances and playing a crucial role in both defense and attack.
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Gangwon FC has a consistent scoring ability when facing weaker teams, evidenced by three consecutive wins against Daejeon Citizen, Gimcheon Sangmu, and other teams in the lower half of the league table.
Neutral30%
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Gangwon FC has been using the 4-4-2 formation as a fixed tactical system in their last 7 matches, showing stability but also limiting their ability to adapt in different games.
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The average goal-scoring efficiency is 1.1 goals per game, with uneven distribution, but still maintains the over (tài) probability at >0.5 (85.71%) and >1.5 (76.19%), indicating a basic balance in the attacking style
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The fourth position on the league table and a goal difference of +8 indicate that Gangwon FC is in the playoff contention group, but it is not yet certain about their ability to qualify for the direct knockout stage.
Negative30%
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Gangwon FC is experiencing an unstable phase with an LLDWD (loss, draw, win, draw, loss) result streak, indicating inconsistency in performance and the ability to maintain results in crucial matches.
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Gangwon FC received a total of 19 yellow cards in their last 10 matches (an average of 1.9 cards per game), with 4 matches having at least 2 yellow cards each, reflecting poor discipline and high risk in duels.
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In two heavy defeats (0-3 to Bucheon FC 1995 and 1-2 to Vietnam), Gangwon FC did not create clear opportunities, highlighting the inefficiency in their attacking play and their inability to control the game against stronger teams.
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Despite four clean sheets, but two heavy losses (0-3 and 1-2) highlight the lack of stability in defense, especially when facing teams with fast attacking styles.
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The match between Ulsan HD FC and Gangwon FC is expected to revolve around Ulsan's ball control, a team with stable attacking strength and the ability to create chances through short passes. Although Gangwon FC lacks tactical flexibility, they can pose difficulties for their opponents by building a solid defense and effectively utilizing quick counterattacks. Ulsan HD FC needs to maintain initiative in controlling the game to maximize their scoring efficiency, while Gangwon FC will face significant pressure from Ulsan's ball control and ability to create opportunities. Both teams have their own strengths, but the gap in class and match experience may allow Ulsan HD FC to maintain a more proactive stance for most of the time.
Prediction for the match between Ulsan HD FC and Gangwon Football Club is 1-0.
Expert Prediction:
Ulsan HD FC0 @1.91