FC Seoul 1-0 Ulsan Hyundai FC – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates FC Seoul at 40%, yet other data sources diverge — this FC Seoul vs Ulsan Hyundai FC fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
FC Seoul host Ulsan Hyundai FC at Seoul World Cup Stadium in K League 1, Regular Season - 22. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 20 July 2025 at 11:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, FC Seoul stand at 4W 5D 1L from 10 K League 1 matches — 1.70 PPG. Last five: L W D D W. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 0.90 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for FC Seoul, so this record blends games from this season and last.
FC Seoul's home record at Seoul World Cup Stadium: 3W 4D 3L from 10 K League 1 appearances (1.30 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.40 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.
Ulsan Hyundai FC — All Games: 4W 4D 2L from 10 K League 1 fixtures this season — 1.60 PPG. Last five: D W D L D. They are scoring at 1.50 per game and conceding 1.30. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Ulsan Hyundai FC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Ulsan Hyundai FC have gone 4W 3D 3L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.50 PPG). Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — FC Seoul at 1.70 PPG versus Ulsan Hyundai FC's 1.60. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
H2H Record
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 5 previous meetings, FC Seoul have won 0, Ulsan Hyundai FC 2, with 3 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
The last 5 meetings have been tight affairs, averaging just 1.6 goals per game. That low-scoring pattern is a meaningful historical input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent clash, on 5 Apr 2025, ended 0–0 with a draw.
With a balanced win record and just 1.6 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
Trading Patterns
FC Seoul in-play and half-time data (58 games, 28 at home): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 65% of the time; BTTS occurs in 61% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games).
Ulsan Hyundai FC in-play and half-time data (58 games, 28 at away): they score before half-time in 46% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 87% of the time; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 25% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — FC Seoul 53% versus Ulsan Hyundai FC 50%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (FC Seoul 41% | Ulsan Hyundai FC 43%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects FC Seoul 1.37 xG and Ulsan Hyundai FC 1.18 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: FC Seoul attack 1.138 / defence 1.072 | Ulsan Hyundai FC attack 0.885 / defence 0.957. League average goals — home 1.257 / away 1.247. Data: 54 FC Seoul games / 53 Ulsan Hyundai FC games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: FC Seoul 40% | Draw 28% | Ulsan Hyundai FC 31%. Fair-value odds: FC Seoul 2.50 | Draw 3.57 | Ulsan Hyundai FC 3.23. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 28% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 47% | BTTS probability 53% | Total xG 2.55. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 47%/53% — the total xG of 2.55 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 53% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, FC Seoul are the pick at 40% — marginal model lean. With a 28% draw probability, Draw No Bet on FC Seoul offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.55 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 47% — reasonable confidence, supported by H2H averaging 1.6 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 53% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: FC Seoul 80% | Ulsan Hyundai FC 50% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 31% 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: FC Seoul vs Ulsan Hyundai FC | Competition: K League 1, Regular Season - 22 | Venue: Seoul World Cup Stadium • Kick-off: Sunday 20 Jul 2025, 11:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: FC Seoul 40% | Draw 28% | Ulsan Hyundai FC 31% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 47% | BTTS 53% | xG FC Seoul 1.37 / Ulsan Hyundai FC 1.18 • Poisson strength factors: FC Seoul attack 1.138 / def 1.072 | Ulsan Hyundai FC attack 0.885 / def 0.957 | league avg home 1.257 / away 1.247 • Poisson stance: FC Seoul (40%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.37
FC Seoul xG
Expected Goals
1.18
Ulsan Hyundai FC xG
53%
BTTS
73%
Over 1.5
47%
Over 2.5
25%
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 FC Seoul vs Ulsan Hyundai FC kick off?
FC Seoul vs Ulsan Hyundai FC kicked off at 11:00 on Sunday 20 July 2025 at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
What was the final score in FC Seoul vs Ulsan Hyundai FC?
FC Seoul 1 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC.
Where is FC Seoul vs Ulsan Hyundai FC being played?
The match is being played at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
What competition is FC Seoul vs Ulsan Hyundai FC part of?
FC Seoul vs Ulsan Hyundai FC is a Regular Season - 22 fixture in the K League 1 (South-Korea).
Who is favourite to win FC Seoul vs Ulsan Hyundai FC?
Our statistical model gives FC Seoul a 40% chance of winning, Ulsan Hyundai FC a 31% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making FC Seoul the favourite.
Will both teams score in FC Seoul vs Ulsan Hyundai FC?
Our model estimates a 53% probability that both FC Seoul and Ulsan Hyundai FC will score (BTTS).
Will FC Seoul vs Ulsan Hyundai FC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 47%.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Seoul and Ulsan Hyundai FC?
Record (5 meetings): FC Seoul 0W | Draws 3 | Ulsan Hyundai FC 2W.
What form are FC Seoul and Ulsan Hyundai FC in?
FC Seoul (all comps): 4W-5D-1L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 0.90 | L5 L-W-D-D-W. Ulsan Hyundai FC (all comps): 4W-4D-2L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.30 | L5 D-W-D-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
FC Seoul's attacking strength (1.14x league average) is weighed against Ulsan Hyundai FC's defensive record (0.96x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.37. The same calculation in reverse, Ulsan Hyundai FC's attack versus FC Seoul's defence, projects 1.18 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 54/53 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 14.3%. Close behind: 0-0 (9.4%), 1-0 (9.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 33% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
FC Seoul Win
40%
2.49
28%
3.52
31%
3.18
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.6%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
10.7%
Home win
0 – 1
9.2%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.37
FC Seoul xG
Total xG
2.55
1.18
Ulsan Hyundai FC xG
2.49
40%
Home win
3.52
28%
Draw
3.18
31%
Away win
Goals Markets
72%
Over 1.5
1.39
28%
Under 1.5
3.57
47%
Over 2.5
2.13
53%
Under 2.5
1.89
25%
Over 3.5
4.00
75%
Under 3.5
1.33
12%
Over 4.5
8.33
88%
Under 4.5
1.14
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
53%
BTTS Yes
1.90
47%
BTTS No
2.11
Clean Sheet
31%
3.26
25%
3.94
Win to Nil
12%
8.12
8%
12.53
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.8 | 9.2 | 5.4 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 10.7 | 12.6 | 7.5 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.3 | 8.6 | 5.1 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 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 FC Seoul vs Ulsan Hyundai FC?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.3%.
How many goals are FC Seoul and Ulsan Hyundai FC expected to score?
The model projects 1.37 expected goals for FC Seoul and 1.18 for Ulsan Hyundai FC, a combined total of 2.55.
How confident is the prediction model for FC Seoul vs Ulsan Hyundai FC?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 40%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
FC Seoul's recent record stands at 23W 19D 16L from 58 games, a 1.52 PPG return, with L-W-D-D-W in the last five. The sample for FC Seoul is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Ulsan Hyundai FC, meanwhile, have gone 29W 15D 14L across 58 games — 1.76 PPG, with D-W-D-L-D in their last five. The sample for Ulsan Hyundai FC is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: FC Seoul on 1.52 PPG, Ulsan Hyundai FC on 1.76. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, FC Seoul have managed 12W 7D 9L from 28 games — 1.54 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Ulsan Hyundai FC's away record stands at 10W 9D 9L across 28 trips, a 1.39 PPG haul.
The Goals Picture
FC Seoul are averaging 1.34 goals scored and 1.03 conceded per game recently; Ulsan Hyundai FC are on 1.50 scored and 1.05 conceded.
Defensively: FC Seoul have kept a clean sheet in 36% of their games; Ulsan Hyundai FC in 36% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 58 Results — K League 1
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
FC Seoul
Blended
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are FC Seoul and Ulsan Hyundai FC in coming into this match?
FC Seoul have gone 23W 19D 16L in their last 58 games (1.52 PPG), while Ulsan Hyundai FC have gone 29W 15D 14L in their last 58 (1.76 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — FC Seoul at home or Ulsan Hyundai FC away?
FC Seoul's home record (1.54 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — FC Seoul at home: 1.54 PPG; Ulsan Hyundai FC away: 1.39 PPG.
Have FC Seoul or Ulsan Hyundai FC been keeping clean sheets recently?
FC Seoul have kept a clean sheet in 36% of their recent games, Ulsan Hyundai FC in 36%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between FC Seoul and Ulsan Hyundai FC runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to May 2024. Every recorded meeting has come in K League 1. The two were last together as recently as 8 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Digging Into the Numbers
Ulsan Hyundai FC go into this on the back of 2 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 15 Apr 2026, when FC Seoul won 1-4 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
FC Seoul's record when hosting Ulsan Hyundai FC specifically: 2W 1D 2L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
3
FC Seoul
3
Draws
4
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between FC Seoul and Ulsan Hyundai FC?
From 10 meetings on record, FC Seoul have won 3, Ulsan Hyundai FC have won 4, and 3 have been drawn.
When did FC Seoul and Ulsan Hyundai FC last play each other?
They last met on 8 September 2026, when Ulsan Hyundai FC 1-0 FC Seoul.
Who has won more matches between FC Seoul and Ulsan Hyundai FC?
Ulsan Hyundai FC have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
FC Seoul are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
Ulsan Hyundai FC see a goal before the break in 46% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — FC Seoul 61%, Ulsan Hyundai FC 46% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (FC Seoul) and 25% (Ulsan Hyundai FC).
On the defensive side: FC Seoul keep a clean sheet in 32% of their matches; Ulsan Hyundai FC in 32%; Ulsan Hyundai FC in 29%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = FC Seoul home games / Ulsan Hyundai FC away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when FC Seoul play Ulsan Hyundai FC?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 61% of FC Seoul's recent matches and 46% of Ulsan Hyundai FC's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is FC Seoul vs Ulsan Hyundai FC usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 50% of FC Seoul's recent games and 25% of Ulsan Hyundai FC's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do FC Seoul and Ulsan Hyundai FC tend to score early?
FC Seoul have had a goal before half-time in 71% of their recent matches, Ulsan Hyundai FC in 46% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as FC Seoul edge out Ulsan Hyundai FC 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
FC Seoul beat Ulsan Hyundai FC 1-0 at Seoul World Cup Stadium, Regular Season - 22, in the K League 1. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting FC Seoul 1.37 xG and Ulsan Hyundai FC 1.18 xG, a combined 2.55. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Ulsan Hyundai FC landed 1.2 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of FC Seoul attack 1.14 / defence 1.07 against Ulsan Hyundai FC attack 0.89 / defence 0.96, drawn from 54/53 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it FC Seoul 40% | Draw 28% | Ulsan Hyundai FC 31%, with FC Seoul to win its most likely call at 40%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 47%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 73% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 53% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 42% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (FC Seoul 41%, Ulsan Hyundai FC 43%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 52%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
FC Seoul's trading profile (58 games, 28 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 53% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 36% of the time, and duly kept one.
Ulsan Hyundai FC's trading profile (58 games, 28 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 36% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — FC Seoul 1.52 PPG, Ulsan Hyundai FC 1.76 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the FC Seoul win broke the near-deadlock. FC Seoul (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.18 average — tighter than their form line. Ulsan Hyundai FC (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 0.96 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.