Bucheon FC backed to extend winning momentum at home to Gwangju

Bucheon FC welcome back Ahn Tae-hyun and Han Ji-ho after both completed their suspensions. Kim Kyu-min and Kazuki Takahashi are expected to remain sidelined, while Tiago Leonço Santos is doubtful after going off injured in the previous match.

Gwangju FC midfielder Choi Kyung-rok must serve one more game of his suspension. Defender Min Sang-gi may also be unavailable, while Yoo Je-ho is another doubt.

Bucheon FC team news: Suspended: None. Doubtful: Tiago Leonço Santos (unspecified). Injured/absent: Kim Kyu-min (unspecified), Kazuki Takahashi (unspecified).

Gwangju FC team news: Suspended: Choi Kyung-rok (one match). Doubtful: Min Sang-gi (unspecified), Yoo Je-ho (unspecified). Injured/absent: None.

Prediction: Home win.

Bucheon FC earned a surprising 3-0 away league victory over Gangwon FC in their last match. Gangwon had been in good form beforehand, while Bucheon had struggled for consistency. Despite having less possession, Lee Young-min's players executed their tactical plan to great effect.

Gwangju FC lost 2-0 away to Daejeon Citizen in their previous league fixture. The match could prove pivotal in the relegation battle, but Gwangju failed to collect any points. Although there are still some bright spots in the squad, relegation appears increasingly difficult to avoid after a winless run of 19 league matches.

While Gwangju continue to slide, Bucheon have just recorded one of their most significant victories of the season. The hosts will look to carry that momentum into this match, make home advantage count and claim all three points.

In the teams' first meeting of the season, Bucheon FC secured a 1-0 away victory.