Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC Prediction & Betting Tips - K-League

Prediction published on 07/05/2020, 08:24  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 07/05/2020 at 09:30 in Football Predictions

Ulsan narrowly missed the Korean league title last season and as the new season starts, they will be up against Sangju Sangmu at home on Saturday 9th May. Ulsan missed the title by virtue of having scored lesser goals than Jeonbuk, after both sides attained 79 points. They will hope for better times this season. Going to this game, Ulsan are expected to be the stronger, having made a number of high profile signings. With the acquisition of winger Lee Chung-yong and Bjorn Jensen and the club holding on proven scorer Junior Negrao we expect the hosts to run rings. In terms of attack, Ulsan were the second best last season and had the third best defensive record. They have one loss in the last 15 K League matches at home and failed to score in just one of the 15 matches.

On the other hand Sangju Sangmu head to this game having finished last season in the lower half. They were not the best on away days, recording just three wins in the last 12 K League away matches. They also are aware that whatever results they post this season, they will be relegated and how this will affect their season remains to be seen. The Sangju squad is entirely made up of new players – loanees from other K League teams who are doing their 20 – month long military service. The team will not have 17 members who featured last season, with 16 new recruits coming on board. The experienced Moon Seon-min will be a key player for Sangju, not just in this game but for the season. As the two sides head to this match, played without fans, Sangju can only hope their massively changed team clicks even with the knowledge that they don’t have much to play for.