Polar opposites clash in K-League 1 showdown
Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i enter this match as the clear favourites with the bookies at 1.53, but there’s plenty of reason to back the home side for victory when Daegu FC come to town. Pan-Gon Kim has overseen an impressive transformation since taking charge in late July 2024, instilling his side with a proactive approach based on possession dominance, structured build-up play and full-backs who are involved up front.
Our Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i vs Daegu FC prediction is influenced by Ulsan’s win over Daegu FC, which was their first of three consecutive victories over the Blue Boars back in the early stages of K-League 1 2025, and they have been in dominant control of the head-to-head ever since. Ulsan HD FC have won four, drawn two and lost three of their nine home matches in the K-League 1 2025, but they will like their chances of adding to that record against a Daegu FC side that has lost eight of their ten league games on the road.
Daegu can get on the scoreboard, but Ulsan to edge it
Daegu FC have picked up one draw and suffered two defeats from their last three away matches, while they are winless on their travels in the K-League 1 2025 (D2, L8) overall. This Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i vs Daegu FC preview points to Byeong-Su Kim having a tough gig since joining the club in June 2025 and his attempt to shore up the club through compact blocks and counter-attacking football has seen the team slide further down the table.
The Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i vs Daegu FC prediction is shaped by the fact that the visitors have been more difficult to beat since Kim took charge, but have failed to win any of their last five (D2, L3). Back-to-back defeats to Gangwon FC have seen them slide to 12th in the K-League 1 2025 and Kim will need to turn that form around with games running out. Bruno Lamas is still their top scorer with 4 from 17 appearances in the K-League 1 2025, and he’ll be crucial to any counter-attacking chances that his team create on Saturday. Additionally, the latest Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i vs Daegu FC odds still favour the home side.
Ulsan to prove their class
Lee Dong-Kyung has provided a creative spark for Ulsan HD FC this season.
The hosts will rely on Erick Farias to take the majority of their goals, however, with the 31-year-old scoring eight in just 14 league appearances for the club this season.
This Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i vs Daegu FC prediction is further backed by the hosts having won all of their last three encounters against Daegu FC, although both sides are on winless runs at the time of writing.
Ulsan HD FC drew 0-0 at home to Daegu FC and were then beaten 1-0 away to Gwangju FC, but they should have enough to get the better of the away side this weekend.
When it comes to Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i vs Daegu FC betting tips, Daegu have failed to win on their previous four trips to Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i in the K-League 1 and they should succumb to defeat once again, despite the positive signs in recent games.
