Ulsan HD backed to beat FC Anyang at home
Ulsan HD and FC Anyang both come into this match on the back of upset wins, but the home side look stronger overall. With greater creativity if the game slows down, Ulsan are backed to take all three points.
By 7MTHScore StaffTeam news
Ulsan HD have no injury or suspension concerns for this match.
FC Anyang welcomed back Ivan Jokic in their last game, but Herculano and Choi Geon-joo are both doubts for this one.
Ulsan HD
Suspended: None
Doubtful: None
Injured/Unavailable: None
FC Anyang
Suspended: None
Doubtful: Herculano (unspecified), Choi Geon-joo (unspecified)
Injured/Unavailable: None
Best bet: Home win
Ulsan HD produced one of the biggest surprises of the round in their last league outing, beating league leaders FC Seoul 3-1 away from home. Their efficient counter-attacking play paid off as Erick Farias and Lee Dong-gyeong struck early to build a lead, before Yago Cariello sealed the win in stoppage time.
FC Anyang also pulled off an upset last week, defeating Gangwon FC 2-1 at home in the league. Against an opponent in strong form, Anyang showed they can compete with teams near the top of the table, and the victory lifted them to fifth place.
This is a key match in the race for next season's continental qualification. Ulsan HD appear stronger overall than FC Anyang. Both sides rely mainly on quick counter-attacks, but if the game requires control in possession, Ulsan have more creative players and should be able to carve out more scoring chances.
Head-to-head
The first meeting between the two sides this season ended in a 1-1 draw. Across their last four meetings, each side has one win, with the other two matches drawn.