Daejeon Citizen - Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i prediction 26/08/2026

Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i prediction for the K-League 1 match on Aug 26 at 10:30. Based on odds, form and head-to-head, Daejeon Citizen is the favorite with a 45% win probability. The draw sits at 27% and Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i has 28% chance.

Team Form

Daejeon Citizen comes into this match with a recent record of W, L, W, W, L. Their last five games: a 3-0 home win against Gangwon FC, a 4-2 away loss to Seoul, a 2-1 away win at Anyang, a 2-0 home win over Gwangju FC, and a 3-2 away loss to Gimcheon Sangmu Sangju. They have scored 11 goals and conceded 9 in that span.

Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i's last five results are L, L, W, W, W. They lost 1-0 away to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, lost 3-2 at home to Gangwon FC, won 2-0 away at Pohang Steelers, won 3-1 at home against Anyang, and won 3-1 away at Seoul. They netted 10 goals and allowed 7.

Head-to-Head Record

In the last five meetings, Daejeon Citizen has the upper hand with three wins, one draw and one loss. The most recent match on Jul 18, 2026 ended 2-2. Before that, Daejeon won 4-1 away on Apr 26, 2026, 2-1 away on Jul 23, 2025, and 3-2 away on Apr 1, 2025. Ulsan's only win in this period was a 2-0 away result on Feb 23, 2025. Overall H2H across all competitions: Daejeon 4 wins, 3 draws, Ulsan 1 win.

League Table Positions

In the K-League 1 standings, Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i sits 2nd with 37 points from 24 matches (11W, 4D, 9L). Daejeon Citizen is 10th with 29 points (7W, 8D, 9L). Ulsan's away form is strong: 2nd in the away table with 21 points from 12 games (6W, 3D, 3L). Daejeon's home record is not among the top eight, but they have collected 18 points from 12 away games, suggesting their home form may be slightly weaker.

Win Probability: Daejeon Citizen or Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i?

After analyzing the odds, form, H2H and league positions, we calculate the chances as follows: Daejeon Citizen win 45%, draw 27%, Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i win 28%. The odds imply a close match, but Daejeon's home advantage and dominant recent H2H record tip the balance in their favor. Ulsan's higher league rank and decent away form keep them competitive, but the numbers point to a home win as the most likely outcome.

Odds & Match Prediction

Bookmakers' 1X2 odds (from one of the listed markets): Daejeon Citizen 2.41, Draw 3.63, Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i 3.08. These odds reflect Daejeon as the favorite. Our Daejeon Citizen vs Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i prediction is a home win, but with a high chance of a draw. Based on the stats, betting tips lean towards Daejeon double chance or over 1.5 goals, given both teams' recent scoring form.