Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan Hyundai FC preview and prediction
The match
Ulsan Hyundai FC travel to Daejeon World Cup Stadium in the K League 1 on Wednesday 26 August (11:30 WAT) to face Daejeon Citizen. Daejeon Citizen are 3rd with 53 points from 35 games, while Ulsan Hyundai FC sit 2nd on 57 points.
Form guide
Daejeon Citizen's last 5: WWLWW Most recently they beat Gangwon FC 3–0 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Ulsan Hyundai FC's last 5: LLWWL Most recently they lost to Jeonbuk Motors 0–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Daejeon Citizen arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 18 July 2026, finished Daejeon Citizen 2–2 Ulsan Hyundai FC. Across their last 2 meetings Daejeon Citizen have won 1, Ulsan Hyundai FC 0, with 1 draw and 4.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.5 for Daejeon Citizen and 1.3 for Ulsan Hyundai FC. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 59%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Daejeon Citizen 43%, draw 23%, Ulsan Hyundai FC 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.55.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Daejeon Citizen 1–1 Ulsan Hyundai FC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Daejeon Citizen43%fair 2.34 · @2.25
Draw23%fair 4.44 · @3.55
Ulsan Hyundai FC35%fair 2.87 · @2.90
2.81Expected goals
1.49Daejeon Citizen xG
1.32Ulsan Hyundai FC xG
59%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–09%
2–19%
0–18%
1–28%
2–07%
From our goals model: Daejeon Citizen 1.5 – 1.3 Ulsan Hyundai FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan Hyundai FC?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan Hyundai FC?
On our numbers Daejeon Citizen have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Ulsan Hyundai FC 35%.
How many goals will there be in Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan Hyundai FC?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan Hyundai FC?
Our predicted score is Daejeon Citizen 1–1 Ulsan Hyundai FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan Hyundai FC?
Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan Hyundai FC (K League 1) kicks off on Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 11:30 (West Africa Time) at Daejeon World Cup Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
