Ulsan welcome Daegu at the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium in the K League 1 on Wednesday (June 26). The hosts are table toppers but could be unseated if they fail to claim maximum points.
Ulsan have won 10 of 18 matches this season, losing three, which leaves them atop the standings with 35 points. However, second-placed Pohang Steelers are hot on Ulsan’s heels with 33 points.
Tigers are eying a third straight title. They are unbeaten in six matches across competitions and have not lost at home since September 2023. Last season, Ulsan got the better of Daegu home and away, with Ulsan’s last defeat against the visitors dating to September 2021.
Daegu, meanwhile, have won five games and lost eight times in 18 league outings to sit just above the red zone in ninth place. They are tied on 20 points with relegation-threatened Jeju United, while second-from-bottom Daejeon Hana Citizen have 18 points..
Daegu are in search of their first K League 1 title. Last season, they finished sixth, with their best performance being a third-placed finish in 2021. The visitors returned to winning ways, beating Jeonbuk Motors 3-0 and Jeju United 1-0 in their last two games, snapping a three-match losing streak, conceding five goals.
Ulsan vs Daegu Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Ulsan have won four times and drawn once in their last five games with Daegu.
- The hosts have won their last five home games with Daegu across competitions.
- Ulsan have won thrice and drawn twice in their last five home games.
- Daegu have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five road outings.
- Ulsan have won thrice and drawn twice in their last five games, while Daegu have won twice and lost thrice in the same period.
- Form Guide: Ulsan: W-W-D-W-D, Daegu:W-W-L-L-L.
Ulsan vs Daegu Prediction
Ulsan have largely relied on Joo Min-kyu and Lee Dong-gyeong for their firepower, with both strikers boasting seven goals each.
Daegu last won at the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium in December 2018. Ulsan are expected to come out on top, based on their superior form and home advantage.
Prediction: Ulsan 3-1 Daegu
Ulsan vs Daegu Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Ulsan
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Ulsan to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Daegu to score - Yes