Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates Ulsan Hyundai FC at 34% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC encounter.
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Analysis & Preview
A K League 1 encounter, Regular Season - 26 sees Gimcheon Sangmu FC travel to Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium to take on Ulsan Hyundai FC. The game is scheduled for Saturday 29 August 2026, 10:30 UTC.
Form Guide
Ulsan Hyundai FC — All Games: 4W 2D 4L from 10 K League 1 outings this season, averaging 1.40 points per game. Last five: L W W W L. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 1.60 conceded. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for Ulsan Hyundai FC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Ulsan Hyundai FC at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium this season: 4W 0D 6L from 10 home games — 1.20 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Across all K League 1 games this season, Gimcheon Sangmu FC have recorded 2W 6D 2L from 10 outings — 1.20 PPG. Last five: D W W D D. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Gimcheon Sangmu FC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Gimcheon Sangmu FC's away record: 3W 4D 3L from 10 road trips in K League 1 this season (1.30 PPG). Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Ulsan Hyundai FC 1.40 PPG, Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1.20 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Ulsan Hyundai FC register both teams scoring in 80% of relevant matches, Gimcheon Sangmu FC in 60% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H
The historical ledger comes down firmly in favour of Ulsan Hyundai FC: 5 wins from 10 previous clashes against 2 for Gimcheon Sangmu FC, with 3 draws across those contests.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 10 meetings have averaged 2.8 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 5 May 2026, ended 2–1 with Ulsan Hyundai FC winning.
From a betting standpoint, the H2H backs both Ulsan Hyundai FC and goals. The home side's 5 wins from 10 meetings, combined with an average of 2.8 goals per game, gives the home win and Over 2.5 combination a historically grounded case.
In-Play Data
Ulsan Hyundai FC trading profile (61 games, 30 at home): they score before half-time in 63% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 84% of the time; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (home games).
Gimcheon Sangmu FC trading profile (61 games, 30 at away): they score before half-time in 70% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Ulsan Hyundai FC 57% versus Gimcheon Sangmu FC 57%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Ulsan Hyundai FC 46% | Gimcheon Sangmu FC 44%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Ulsan Hyundai FC 1.46 xG and Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1.46 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Ulsan Hyundai FC attack 1.269 / defence 1.286 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC attack 0.849 / defence 1.008. League average goals — home 1.141 / away 1.337. Ulsan Hyundai FC carry an above-average attack strength of 1.269 — their λ of 1.46 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Data: 56 Ulsan Hyundai FC games / 56 Gimcheon Sangmu FC games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Ulsan Hyundai FC 34% | Draw 31% | Gimcheon Sangmu FC 34%. Fair-value odds: Ulsan Hyundai FC 2.94 | Draw 3.23 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC 2.94. The draw (31%) is the Poisson-preferred outcome — neither side is more likely to win than to draw, making draw-inclusive markets the most model-aligned approach.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 56% | BTTS probability 62% | Total xG 2.92. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 56% — the 2.92 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 62% reflects that both xG figures (1.46 / 1.46) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Our Verdict
The Poisson model's preferred outcome is the draw at 31% — neither side is more likely to win than to draw. Draw-inclusive markets are the most model-aligned approach. Home win at 34% and away win at 34% are close enough that backing either outright carries significant draw exposure.
The Poisson model projects 2.92 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 56% — strong confidence, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game and H2H averaging 2.8 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 62% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Ulsan Hyundai FC 80% | Gimcheon Sangmu FC 60% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC | Competition: K League 1, Regular Season - 26 | Venue: Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 29 Aug 2026, 10:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Ulsan Hyundai FC 34% | Draw 31% | Gimcheon Sangmu FC 34% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 56% | BTTS 62% | xG Ulsan Hyundai FC 1.46 / Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1.46 • Poisson strength factors: Ulsan Hyundai FC attack 1.269 / def 1.286 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC attack 0.849 / def 1.008 | league avg home 1.141 / away 1.337 • Poisson stance: Draw (31%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.46
Ulsan Hyundai FC xG
Expected Goals
1.46
Gimcheon Sangmu FC xG
62%
BTTS
82%
Over 1.5
56%
Over 2.5
33%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC kick off?
Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC is scheduled to kick off at 10:30 on Saturday 29 August 2026 at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium.
Where is Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC being played?
The match is being played at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium.
What competition is Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC part of?
Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC is a Regular Season - 26 fixture in the K League 1 (South-Korea).
Who is favourite to win Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC?
Our statistical model gives Ulsan Hyundai FC a 34% chance of winning, Gimcheon Sangmu FC a 34% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw, making this a very evenly-matched fixture.
Will both teams score in Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC?
Our model estimates a 62% probability that both Ulsan Hyundai FC and Gimcheon Sangmu FC will score (BTTS).
Will Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 56%.
What is the head-to-head record between Ulsan Hyundai FC and Gimcheon Sangmu FC?
Record (10 meetings): Ulsan Hyundai FC 5W | Draws 3 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC 2W.
What form are Ulsan Hyundai FC and Gimcheon Sangmu FC in?
Ulsan Hyundai FC (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-W-W-W-L. Gimcheon Sangmu FC (all comps): 2W-6D-2L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.10 | L5 D-W-W-D-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Ulsan Hyundai FC's attacking strength (1.27x league average) is weighed against Gimcheon Sangmu FC's defensive record (1.01x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.46. The same calculation in reverse, Gimcheon Sangmu FC's attack versus Ulsan Hyundai FC's defence, projects 1.46 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 56/56 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.0%. Close behind: 1-2 (8.4%), 2-1 (8.4%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
34%
2.90
31%
3.22
34%
2.90
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.5%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
8.4%
Away win
2 – 1
8.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.46
Ulsan Hyundai FC xG
Total xG
2.92
1.46
Gimcheon Sangmu FC xG
2.90
34%
Home win
3.22
31%
Draw
2.90
34%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
56%
Over 2.5
1.79
44%
Under 2.5
2.27
33%
Over 3.5
3.03
67%
Under 3.5
1.49
17%
Over 4.5
5.88
83%
Under 4.5
1.20
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
62%
BTTS Yes
1.61
38%
BTTS No
2.64
Clean Sheet
23%
4.30
23%
4.30
Win to Nil
8%
12.47
8%
12.47
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.4 | 7.9 | 5.8 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 7.9 | 11.5 | 8.4 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 5.8 | 8.4 | 6.1 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.0%.
How many goals are Ulsan Hyundai FC and Gimcheon Sangmu FC expected to score?
The model projects 1.46 expected goals for Ulsan Hyundai FC and 1.46 for Gimcheon Sangmu FC, a combined total of 2.92.
How confident is the prediction model for Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 34%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 61 outings, Ulsan Hyundai FC have picked up 1.33 PPG on a 22W 15D 24L record — L-W-W-W-L across the most recent five. The sample for Ulsan Hyundai FC is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Gimcheon Sangmu FC's form line: 22W 20D 19L from 61 games, 1.41 PPG, last five D-W-W-D-D. The sample for Gimcheon Sangmu FC is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Ulsan Hyundai FC on 1.33 PPG, Gimcheon Sangmu FC on 1.41. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Ulsan Hyundai FC have posted 1.40 PPG from 30 outings (12W 6D 12L).
On the road, Gimcheon Sangmu FC have gone 11W 10D 9L from 30 away games — 1.43 PPG when travelling.
The Goals Picture
Ulsan Hyundai FC are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 1.36 conceded per game recently; Gimcheon Sangmu FC are on 1.34 scored and 1.21 conceded.
Last 61 Results — K League 1
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Ulsan Hyundai FC
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Gimcheon Sangmu FC
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Ulsan Hyundai FC and Gimcheon Sangmu FC in coming into this match?
Ulsan Hyundai FC have gone 22W 15D 24L in their last 61 games (1.33 PPG), while Gimcheon Sangmu FC have gone 22W 20D 19L in their last 61 (1.41 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Ulsan Hyundai FC at home or Gimcheon Sangmu FC away?
Gimcheon Sangmu FC's away record (1.43 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Ulsan Hyundai FC at home: 1.40 PPG; Gimcheon Sangmu FC away: 1.43 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Ulsan Hyundai FC and Gimcheon Sangmu FC runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in K League 1. They last met on 5 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 5 Oct 2025, when Gimcheon Sangmu FC won 3-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Ulsan Hyundai FC's record when hosting Gimcheon Sangmu FC specifically: 2W 2D 0L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
5
Ulsan Hyundai FC
3
Draws
2
Gimcheon Sangmu FC
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Ulsan Hyundai FC and Gimcheon Sangmu FC?
From 10 meetings on record, Ulsan Hyundai FC have won 5, Gimcheon Sangmu FC have won 2, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Ulsan Hyundai FC and Gimcheon Sangmu FC last play each other?
They last met on 5 May 2026, when Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1-2 Ulsan Hyundai FC.
Who has won more matches between Ulsan Hyundai FC and Gimcheon Sangmu FC?
Ulsan Hyundai FC have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Ulsan Hyundai FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 63% of their matches.
Gimcheon Sangmu FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 17% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Ulsan Hyundai FC 57%, Gimcheon Sangmu FC 67% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 53% (Ulsan Hyundai FC) and 53% (Gimcheon Sangmu FC).
On the defensive side: Ulsan Hyundai FC keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Ulsan Hyundai FC home games / Gimcheon Sangmu FC away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Ulsan Hyundai FC play Gimcheon Sangmu FC?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 57% of Ulsan Hyundai FC's games and 67% of Gimcheon Sangmu FC's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 53% of Ulsan Hyundai FC's recent games and 53% of Gimcheon Sangmu FC's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Ulsan Hyundai FC and Gimcheon Sangmu FC tend to score early?
Ulsan Hyundai FC have had a goal before half-time in 63% of their recent matches, Gimcheon Sangmu FC in 70% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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