K League 1
Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 - 11:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Daejeon World Cup Stadium
Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan Prediction & Stats - K League 1 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan carries real history into this round of the K League 1.
The two sides meet on 18/07 (Saturday) at Daejeon World Cup Stadium, 11:30 (UK time).
Read the Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 17-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Daejeon Citizen the side to beat, with roughly 34% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all K League 1 odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Daejeon Citizen Preview
Daejeon Citizen reach this fixture 17 match into their K League 1. Here is where Daejeon Citizen stand:
In this competition
4 won, 6 drawn, 7 lost
1.06 points per game
19 scored, at 1.12 a game
18 conceded, at 1.06 a game
Daejeon Citizen, season-wide
4 won, 6 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jae-Hee Jeong, 4 goals
Most assists: Jin-Su Seo, 3 assists
Recent results — Daejeon Citizen
12/07/2026 06:30
04/07/2026 06:30
16/05/2026 03:30
12/05/2026 06:30
09/05/2026 06:00
Ulsan: how they are travelling
Ulsan come in 17 matches into their K League 1.
Here is what Tigers have produced:
In this competition
8 won, 3 drawn, 6 lost
1.59 points per game
24 scored, at 1.41 a game
24 conceded, at 1.41 a game
Tigers, season-wide
10 won, 6 drawn, 9 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Yago Cariello, 8 goals
Most assists: Gyu-Seong Lee, 3 assists
Recent results — Tigers
11/07/2026 06:30
05/07/2026 06:30
17/05/2026 06:00
13/05/2026 06:30
10/05/2026 01:00
The head-to-head favours Ulsan
Ulsan have generally come out ahead of Daejeon Citizen in their recent meetings.
From 16 match(es):
Ulsan: 7 win(s)
Daejeon Citizen: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 4
That trend is worth factoring into the Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan prediction.
Form comparison Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Daejeon Citizen
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
L
L
|
1.06 |
| Home |
D
L
L
D
L
|
0.44 |
| Away |
D
L
W
W
W
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.18 | 1.89 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.12 | 0.56 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.06 | 1.33 | 0.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 44% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 11% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 47% | 56% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.48 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.4 | 1.53 |
Away Team
Ulsan
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
W
|
1.59 |
| Home |
L
L
W
W
L
|
1.44 |
| Away |
D
L
W
D
W
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 44% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.82 | 3.22 | 2.38 |
| Scored | 1.41 | 1.56 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.41 | 1.67 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 67% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 22% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 22% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.86 | 1.96 | 1.76 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.61 | 1.48 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan
Match: Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan
Competition: K League 1
Date: Saturday, 18/07/2026
Kick-off: 11:30 (UK time)
Venue: Daejeon World Cup Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.14
League: 2.26
Both Teams to Score
54%
League: 48%
Over 1.5+
84%
League: 67%
Over 2.5+
30%
League: 38%
Cards
3.42
League: 4.3
Corners
8.28
League: 8.35
Home Team
Daejeon Citizen
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
L
L
|
1.06 |
| Home |
D
L
L
D
L
|
0.44 |
| Away |
D
L
W
W
W
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.18 | 1.89 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.12 | 0.56 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.06 | 1.33 | 0.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 44% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 11% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 47% | 56% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.48 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.4 | 1.53 |
Away Team
Ulsan
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
W
|
1.59 |
| Home |
L
L
W
W
L
|
1.44 |
| Away |
D
L
W
D
W
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 44% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.82 | 3.22 | 2.38 |
| Scored | 1.41 | 1.56 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.41 | 1.67 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 67% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 22% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 22% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.86 | 1.96 | 1.76 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.61 | 1.48 |
Corners
8.7 / Match
+1% Corners / Match
Daejeon Citizen received +1% more corners than Ulsan in the K League 1
8.59 / Match
Jeju United
(9)
Bucheon 1995
(4)
FC Seoul
(3)
Gangwon
(1)
Pohang Steelers
(1)
Incheon United
(5)
Gwangju
(0)(2)
Jeonbuk Motors
(8)
Gwangju
(1)
Gangwon
(6)
Jeju United
(5)
Bucheon 1995
(3)
Sangju Sangmu
(11)
Pohang Steelers
Cards
1.65 / Match
+17% Cards / Match
Daejeon Citizen received +17% more cards than Ulsan in the K League 1
1.41 / Match
Jeju United
(1)
Bucheon 1995
(1)
FC Seoul
(3)
Gangwon
(0)
Pohang Steelers
(3)
Incheon United
(0)
Gwangju
(1)(2)
Jeonbuk Motors
(0)
Gwangju
(2)
Gangwon
(0)
Jeju United
(0)
Bucheon 1995
(0)
Sangju Sangmu
(0)
Pohang Steelers
Goals Scored
1.12 / Match
+26%
Ulsan is +26% better in terms of goals scored
1.41 / Match
Jeju United
(0)
Bucheon 1995
(2)
FC Seoul
(1)
Gangwon
(0)
Pohang Steelers
(0)
Incheon United
(0)
Gwangju
(5)(1)
Jeonbuk Motors
(1)
Gwangju
(0)
Gangwon
(2)
Jeju United
(1)
Bucheon 1995
(2)
Sangju Sangmu
(0)
Pohang Steelers
Goals Conceded
1.06 / Match
+25%
Ulsan condeded +25% more goals than Daejeon Citizen
1.41 / Match
Jeju United
(0)
Bucheon 1995
(2)
FC Seoul
(2)
Gangwon
(2)
Pohang Steelers
(2)
Incheon United
(0)
Gwangju
(0)(3)
Jeonbuk Motors
(1)
Gwangju
(2)
Gangwon
(1)
Jeju United
(0)
Bucheon 1995
(1)
Sangju Sangmu
(1)
Pohang Steelers
K League 1 Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FC Seoul
|
17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 12 | 16 | 36 | 2.12 |
| 2 |
Jeonbuk Motors
|
17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 29 | 1.71 |
| 3 |
Gangwon
|
17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 28 | 1.65 |
| 4 |
Pohang Steelers
|
17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 28 | 1.65 |
| 5 |
Ulsan
|
17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 27 | 1.59 |
| 6 |
Anyang
|
17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 22 | 19 | 3 | 23 | 1.35 |
| 7 |
Incheon United
|
17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 21 | 1.24 |
| 8 |
Jeju United
|
17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 17 | -3 | 20 | 1.18 |
| 9 |
Bucheon 1995
|
17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 18 | -4 | 19 | 1.12 |
| 10 |
Daejeon Citizen
|
17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 1.06 |
| 11 |
Sangju Sangmu
|
17 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 17 | 23 | -6 | 16 | 0.94 |
| 12 |
Gwangju
|
17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 41 | -33 | 8 | 0.47 |
Odds
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