The South Korean K-League 1 will play round No. 18 this week, as Ulsan Hyundai aim to extend their lead at the top of the standings.
However, the league is experiencing a title race in the early stages, with two points separating Ulsan and fourth-place Gimcheon Sangmu.
Jeonbuk have a record of 3W-1D-2L in their last six head-to-head matches versus Daegu FC. The teams met once already this campaign, with the match ending 2-2. Jeonbuk are unbeaten in their last two games versus Daegu.
Daegu are 10th in the 12-team league after 17 matches. They picked up a 1-0 win over Jeju United last time out to end a three-game losing streak.
Jeonbuk are 11th in the standings, making this a relegation six-pointer. The team has only 15 points from 17 games, which is joint bottom of the league.
Gwangju won three and drew three of their last six head-to-head matches against Daejeon Hana. The reverse fixture saw Gwangju win 2-1 at home. The last two times these teams played at Daejeon Hana, the matches ended in draws.
Daejeon Hana are bottom of the league ahead of the fixture. However, they picked up four points from the last two matches. Hana defeated Daegu 1-0 and drew 1-1 with Pohang Steelers.
Gwangju are on a two-game winning streak in the league. A 2-1 win over FC Seoul was followed by a 2-0 victory over Gimcheon Sangmu.
Second-place Gangwon are on a five-game winning streak in the K-League 1. A win over Gimcheon Sangmu and Ulsan dropping points would send Gangwon into first place. Gangwon are on a three-game home winning streak.
Gimcheon are coming off a 2-0 loss to Gwangju. The defeat ended a five-game unbeaten streak. Gimcheon are not in good form on the road. They failed to win each of their last five road matches.
Gimcheon Sangmu won the reverse fixture this season against Gangwon 1-0. Indeed, the last three Gimcheon wins over Gangwon were by identical 1-0 scores.
FC Seoul went unbeaten in their last six matches versus Suwon FC in all competitions. Seoul won each of the teams’ last two head-to-head matches by scores of 4-3 and 2-0. Both wins came at Suwon.
FC Seoul are struggling this season, with only 18 points from 17 games. They failed to win their last five matches, picking up three points courtesy of three draws.
Suwon FC lost 3-1 to Gangwon last time out. The defeat ended a two-game winning streak for Suwon. Suwon are not playing well on the road. They lost their last two away matches.