K League 1
K League 1 is the top professional football division in South Korea. It originated in 1983 as the Korean Super League and was rebranded as K League 1 in 2013. The league features 12 teams competing annually for the championship and AFC Champions League slots.
โก Fast-paced, tactically disciplined football with emphasis on pressing and quick transitions.
๐ Notable Facts
- Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors is the most successful club in the league's history.
- Since 2013, the league has been branded as K League 1 and uses a split format with Championship and Relegation rounds.
- The league is a leading source of talent for Asian football and has produced players who move to European leagues.
League Table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 17 | 6 | 2 | +34 | 57 | |
| 2 | 24 | 17 | 5 | 2 | +29 | 56 | |
| 3 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 2 | +33 | 54 | |
| 4 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | +17 | 45 | |
| 5 | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | +16 | 39 | |
| 6 | 25 | 6 | 12 | 7 | -5 | 30 | |
| 7 | 25 | 9 | 2 | 14 | -13 | 29 | |
| 8 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 28 | |
| 9 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 12 | -11 | 28 | |
| 10 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 14 | -14 | 24 | |
| 11 | 24 | 5 | 9 | 10 | -9 | 24 | |
| 12 | 25 | 4 | 10 | 11 | -17 | 22 | |
| 13 | 25 | 3 | 8 | 14 | -18 | 17 | |
| 14 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 17 | -39 | 16 |
โ Ulsan's quality could break Bucheon in the second half.
โก Bucheon FC will be competitive and may frustrate with a goal.
โข Prediction: 1-2 away win for Ulsan.
โ Seoul's quality edges the contest despite Jeju's home support.
โก Both teams are capable of scoring, making a tight, goal-filled affair plausible.
โข The away win is plausible given Seoul's depth and finishing ability.
โ Gangwon struggle to contain Anyang's breaks, especially on the counter.
โก Anyang's attacking depth should create chances, with both sides likely finding the net.
โข The visitors' away win is forecast with a narrow margin.
โ Pohang's solidity at home keeps a clean sheet within reach.
โก Incheonโs attack may sputter against Pohang's organized defense.
โข A controlled performance by Pohang could seal a comfortable win.
โ Home momentum continues.
โก The hosts are on an impressive winning run.
โข Confidence is high in the home dressing room.
โ Bucheon FC 1995 are in strong home form and should take at least a point or more.
โก Gangwon FC may struggle to keep pace; Bucheonโs attack could decide it.
โข A high-scoring affair with Bucheon in control is plausible.
โ Incheon United should dominate the early stages and push for a win.
โก Daejeon Hana will try to weather pressure and hit on the break.
โข A tight household clash with a single goal decision possible.
โ Ulsan Hyundai FC are favorites away; Jeju may struggle to cope.
โก Jeju SK could threaten on counters, but the visitors should edge it.
โข A concise away win with goals in both halves.
โ Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are likely to win at home against Anyang.
โก Anyang will need to defend well and hope for a break.
โข Clean sheet for Jeonbuk seems likely; goals few for guests.
โ FC Seoul look set to win away at Pohang Steelers.
โก Pohang will attack to surprise, but may concede again.
โข An entertaining battle with multiple goals and an away win.
โ Gwangju FC enter as the team with the edge on home soil.
โก Jeonbuk will push for a response, but may concede again.
โข Expect a competitive game with goals for both sides.
โ Daejeon Hana Citizen could nick it at home against Gimcheon Sangmu.
โก Defenses may prevail to keep this tight.
โข Gimcheon Sangmu might struggle to break down the hosts.