Incheon – Sangju Sangmu Prediction & Picks (15.08.2018)

Incheon United and Sangju Sangmu meet at Sungui Arena Park, in a match for the 23rd round of the K League. Sangju Sangmu won at home by (3-2) the last time they met in this edition of the league, in 05-13-2018 The history of direct confrontations disputed in this stadium is favorable to the home team, which in the last 8 matches won 3, drew 3 and lost 2. But the last time these two teams played a game in this stadium, in 11- 04-2018, for the K League, Sangju Sangmu won by (0-1). Lim Chae-Min (90 ‘) scored the only goal of the game. Particular attention is required for the home / away condition, since both teams present significantly different results at home and abroad.

Incheon United:

After 3 wins, 7 draws and 12 losses, the home team is currently in the 11 th position, with 16 points won. In the last match, they have lost in an away match against Daegu by (2-1), after in the previous match they have lost (1-2) at home, against Pohang Steelers. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 1 win, 5 draws and 9 losses in away matches; against 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 home matches for the championship Incheon United has won 1, tied 4 and lost 5, for which they have won 7 points out of 30 possible. In their home league matches the most frequent final score at halftime was 0-0 (4 out of 11 matches). They have not been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 8 of the last 11 matches for this competition have ended with Over 2,5 goals. This is a team that scores only a few times and was only able to open the scoring in 3 of its last 22 games for the K League, and never reached halftime advantage. In 22 matches in this competition, they only got 1 comeback in the 8 matches in which they suffered the first goal.

In this round, and despite acting with the support of its fans, in addition to its difficult time in the championship, comes adding his third defeat followed by their competitions, two of them for the championship (K-League 2018). In this round the technician J. Andersen should opt for the 4-2-3-1, looking for defensive organization and attacks also through the flanks. In this tactical drawing we highlight the most advanced player, that is, S. Mugoša. We remember that he is the main finalist of this team, with eleven goals and two assists for the competition.

Sangju Sangmu:

After 7 wins, 5 draws and 10 losses, the away team is currently in the 9 th position of the league, with 26 points won. In the last match, they lost in a home match against Seoul, by (1-2), after in the previous match they tied at home, against Suwon Bluewings, by (1-1). This is a team that, oddly enough, was better outside than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses in away matches; against 3 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses at their stadium. In the last away game in this competition lost (2-0) to Jeonnam Dragons. In the last 10 away matches Sangju Sangmu has a record of 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses, so they have won 14 points out of 30 possible. In their home league matches the most frequent final result at halftime was 0-0 (5 out of 11 matches). The team allowed goals to the opponent in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition, so it was not very strong defensively. In their away matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 7 of the last 11 matches for this competition have ended with Under 2,5 goals. This is a team that marks few times is primeiro and that only managed to open the scoring in 4 of its last 22 games for the K League, of these 4 came to rest in advantage in 3 and won at the end of the 90 ‘in 3. In 22 games in this competition, he only got 1 comeback in the 6 matches in which he suffered the first goal.

In this round, and despite acting away from home, the Sangju Sangmu is doing a better campaign if compared to his opponent, however, and on the other hand, adds two rounds without victories for the competition. For this game, coach Kim Tae-Wan must opt ​​for 4-5-1, looking mainly for a consistent defensive sector and a midfield with strong defensive marking. Highlight for Lee Kwang-Seon, which should occupy the most advanced position. It also stands out in this template is forward Sim Dong-Woon, with four goals scored by the championship.