Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC

vs

Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i

Predictions & Betting Tips

Jeonju is Jeonbuk’s stronghold

Saturday’s K-League 1 title race clash between Jeonbuk and Ulsan is going to be an interesting game of cat and mouse between two very different sides that both have the potential to win the title this season. Gustavo Poyet has brought structure, discipline and adaptability to Jeonbuk since taking over in December 2024, but the side’s DNA is still stingy at the back and capable of keeping it tight in a defensive block. Our Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC vs Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i prediction sees Jeonbuk as the narrow favorites here at 2.40, with Ulsan available at a shade of 2.80, so the bookies are expecting a very close game. Jeonbuk have won three, drawn four and lost just one of their eight home matches in the K-League 1 so far, showing their grit at home. Jeonbuk have also held on for two 0-0 draws in their past two away games, which shows their current defensive solidity but lack of forward penetration. This Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC vs Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i preview also notices that Ulsan have been more consistent so far this term, with Pan-Gon Kim’s free-flowing, aggressive 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system keeping them near the top since he took charge in July 2024. Ulsan have been so close to the summit in 2025 with 28 points from 17 games that they are just one point behind the leaders. In their three most recent matches, Ulsan have thumped Incheon United 3-0, drawn 1-1 away to Gangwon and then held on for a 3-2 win at home to Gimcheon Sangmu.

Ulsan have a mental edge in this clash

Ulsan have dominated Jeonbuk in the last 8 K-League 1 head-to-heads, winning 5, with Jeonbuk winning 1 and drawing 2, so there is a mental aspect to this clash that has to be taken into account as well as a tactical one. Ulsan will set the pace and pressure Jeonbuk into mistakes with their high pressing game, but Jeonbuk are a disciplined and well-drilled outfit that will keep their lines tight, set up in 4-1-4-1 and try to control the game with patience. For this Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC vs Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i prediction, the likely result here, given the contrasting styles, is a cagey game of chess that should go to the home side. Jeonbuk have conceded only nine goals in their eight K-League 1 home matches in 2025, so they can keep it tight at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium, where Ulsan have failed to win on their last three visits. Jeonbuk’s Jin-Woo Jeon is the main outlet for their attacks, as shown by the fact that he has scored three of their previous six goals, but Ulsan’s Erick Farias has the edge in the goals department, having netted seven times in 12 K-League 1 appearances, including four of his team’s previous 10. For those interested in Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC vs Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i betting tips, under 2.5 goals looks a good bet here, as both teams are stingy, and the last head-to-head finished 1-0 at Ulsan’s home two months ago. Ulsan have won once and drawn once in their two previous away fixtures in 2025. So the most likely outcome looks like a hard-fought draw or a narrow win for Jeonbuk.