Ulsan vs Jeonbuk prediction and betting tips - June 1, 2024
One of the matches of the 16th round of the Korean K-League 1 will take place at the "Ulsan Munsu" stadium on Saturday, where Ulsan will face Jeonbuk. Here is a prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Ulsan
The "Tigers" of Ulsan occupy second place in the K-League standings with 28 points. They trail the leaders, Pohang, by just one point. In 15 matches, Ulsan has secured eight victories and suffered three defeats. Heading into the game against Jeonbuk, Ulsan comes off a 1-1 away draw with Incheon. Notably, in their last five league matches, Ulsan has only managed one victory, losing two of those encounters. However, they remain unbeaten at home, boasting five wins in seven matches.
Jeonbuk
The "Warriors" have had a disappointing start to the current K-League 1 season, currently sitting in 10th place with just 14 points from 15 matches, including three wins and seven losses. Dan Petrescu's team is six points adrift of the top six. In their most recent outing, Jeonbuk suffered a 1-2 away defeat to Gangwon. Overall, they have secured just one victory in their last five league matches, losing three times in that span. On the road, Jeonbuk has lost five of their eight matches, winning only twice.
Interesting facts about the match and Head-to-head history
- At the end of March, the teams drew 2-2 in the league match held at Jeonbuk's ground.
- The teams faced each other in the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League this season, where Ulsan advanced with a 1-0 home victory.
- Only the last match of the previous five encounters between these teams saw the "Total Over 2.5" bet win.
Ulsan vs Jeonbuk Prediction
Following their clash in the AFC Champions League, the rivalry between these teams has become more intense. Bookmakers favor Ulsan, and we concur. Ulsan has defeated Jeonbuk at home in five consecutive matches. Our prediction is a "Victory for Ulsan" with odds of 1.82.
