K League 1
Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan
Wed, 26 Aug 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 26/08 (Wednesday) 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 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 25-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Daejeon Citizen the side to beat, with roughly 41% 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 23 match into their K League 1. Here is where Daejeon Citizen stand:
In this competition
6 won, 8 drawn, 9 lost
1.13 points per game
29 scored, at 1.26 a game
28 conceded, at 1.22 a game
Daejeon Citizen, season-wide
7 won, 8 drawn, 9 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Min-Kyu Joo, 5 goals
Most assists: Diogo de Oliveira Barbosa, 4 assists
Recent results — Daejeon Citizen
23/08/2026 06:30
15/08/2026 06:30
08/08/2026 07:00
02/08/2026 06:30
25/07/2026 06:30
Ulsan: how they are travelling
Ulsan come in 24 matches into their K League 1.
Here is what Tigers have produced:
In this competition
11 won, 4 drawn, 9 lost
1.54 points per game
37 scored, at 1.54 a game
34 conceded, at 1.42 a game
Tigers, season-wide
13 won, 7 drawn, 12 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Yago Cariello, 11 goals
Most assists: Dong-Kyung Lee, 7 assists
Recent results — Tigers
22/08/2026 06:30
16/08/2026 06:30
08/08/2026 07:00
02/08/2026 06:30
26/07/2026 06:30
The head-to-head favours Ulsan
Ulsan have generally come out ahead of Daejeon Citizen in their recent meetings.
From 17 match(es):
Ulsan: 7 win(s)
Daejeon Citizen: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 5
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 |
W
L
W
W
L
|
1.21 |
| Home |
W
W
D
D
L
|
0.92 |
| Away |
L
W
L
D
D
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 17% | 42% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.17 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 1.17 | 1.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 42% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 42% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.58 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.29 | 1.66 |
Away Team
Ulsan
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
L
W
|
1.54 |
| Home |
L
L
W
L
L
|
1.33 |
| Away |
D
L
W
W
D
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 42% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.96 | 3.42 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.54 | 1.67 | 1.42 |
| Conceded | 1.42 | 1.75 | 1.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 75% | 58% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 17% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 17% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.72 | 1.84 | 1.59 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.66 | 1.54 |
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: Wednesday, 26/08/2026
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
2.34
League: 2.41
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 50%
Over 1.5+
84%
League: 70%
Over 2.5+
38%
League: 43%
Cards
3.17
League: 4.12
Corners
8.25
League: 8.55
Home Team
Daejeon Citizen
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
W
L
|
1.21 |
| Home |
W
W
D
D
L
|
0.92 |
| Away |
L
W
L
D
D
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 17% | 42% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.17 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 1.17 | 1.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 42% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 42% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.58 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.29 | 1.66 |
Away Team
Ulsan
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
L
W
|
1.54 |
| Home |
L
L
W
L
L
|
1.33 |
| Away |
D
L
W
W
D
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 42% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.96 | 3.42 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.54 | 1.67 | 1.42 |
| Conceded | 1.42 | 1.75 | 1.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 75% | 58% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 17% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 17% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.72 | 1.84 | 1.59 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.66 | 1.54 |
Corners
8.84 / Match
+11% Corners / Match
Daejeon Citizen received +11% more corners than Ulsan in the K League 1
8 / Match
Gangwon
(2)
FC Seoul
(8)
Anyang
(6)
Gwangju
(8)
Sangju Sangmu
(6)
Jeonbuk Motors
(5)
Ulsan
(6)(4)
Jeonbuk Motors
(3)
Gangwon
(3)
Pohang Steelers
(2)
Anyang
(3)
FC Seoul
(2)
Incheon United
(3)
Daejeon Citizen
Cards
1.58 / Match
+14% Cards / Match
Daejeon Citizen received +14% more cards than Ulsan in the K League 1
1.38 / Match
Gangwon
(1)
FC Seoul
(3)
Anyang
(3)
Gwangju
(1)
Sangju Sangmu
(1)
Jeonbuk Motors
(0)
Ulsan
(1)(3)
Jeonbuk Motors
(2)
Gangwon
(1)
Pohang Steelers
(0)
Anyang
(2)
FC Seoul
(1)
Incheon United
(0)
Daejeon Citizen
Goals Scored
1.33 / Match
+16%
Ulsan is +16% better in terms of goals scored
1.54 / Match
Gangwon
(3)
FC Seoul
(2)
Anyang
(2)
Gwangju
(2)
Sangju Sangmu
(2)
Jeonbuk Motors
(0)
Ulsan
(2)(0)
Jeonbuk Motors
(2)
Gangwon
(2)
Pohang Steelers
(3)
Anyang
(3)
FC Seoul
(1)
Incheon United
(2)
Daejeon Citizen
Goals Conceded
1.17 / Match
+18%
Ulsan condeded +18% more goals than Daejeon Citizen
1.42 / Match
Gangwon
(0)
FC Seoul
(4)
Anyang
(1)
Gwangju
(0)
Sangju Sangmu
(3)
Jeonbuk Motors
(0)
Ulsan
(2)(1)
Jeonbuk Motors
(3)
Gangwon
(0)
Pohang Steelers
(1)
Anyang
(1)
FC Seoul
(2)
Incheon United
(2)
Daejeon Citizen
K League 1 Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FC Seoul
|
24 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 46 | 19 | 27 | 50 | 2.08 |
| 2 |
Jeonbuk Motors
|
24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 31 | 22 | 9 | 37 | 1.54 |
| 3 |
Ulsan
|
24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 37 | 34 | 3 | 37 | 1.54 |
| 4 |
Gangwon
|
23 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 28 | 22 | 6 | 35 | 1.52 |
| 5 |
Jeju United
|
24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 27 | 24 | 3 | 35 | 1.46 |
| 6 |
Incheon United
|
23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 30 | 25 | 5 | 33 | 1.43 |
| 7 |
Pohang Steelers
|
24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 22 | 28 | -6 | 31 | 1.29 |
| 8 |
Bucheon 1995
|
24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 30 | 1.25 |
| 9 |
Anyang
|
24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 30 | 37 | -7 | 30 | 1.25 |
| 10 |
Daejeon Citizen
|
24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 32 | 28 | 4 | 29 | 1.21 |
| 11 |
Sangju Sangmu
|
24 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 23 | 29 | -6 | 26 | 1.08 |
| 12 |
Gwangju
|
24 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 50 | -38 | 11 | 0.46 |
Odds
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