Daejeon Citizen VS Ulsan HD FC

The team, currently in the middle - lower reaches of the league, has a strong need to secure points for relegation avoidance. They had a big home - win over Gangwon FC last round, which helped them regain form in attack. They also participated in the Korean Cup during the week, boosting team morale. However, they have struggled to win at home for a long time, indicating a relatively weak ability to pick up points on their home turf. Moreover, several rotation players on the wings and in the defense are injured, raising doubts about the stability of their defense. This season, they hold a psychological edge over Ulsan HD, having thrashed them before. Their playing style seems to have a restraining effect on Ulsan, as they are good at creating threats through wing attacks and set - pieces. Ulsan HD is a traditional powerhouse, ranking high in the league. They are highly motivated to compete for a spot in the championship play - offs. Their overall away performance has been decent. Nevertheless, they've suffered two consecutive losses recently. In the last round against Jeonbuk Hyundai, their offensive efficiency was abysmal, with few shots on target, suggesting a decline in form. Their center - back and main striker are injured, which weakens their aerial - defense and attacking - pivot capabilities. They'll face a test when dealing with the opponent's attacking style. Players like Lee Dong - hyung and Kallelo have goal - scoring abilities, and their counter - attack speed is impressive. On the road, they'll first focus on stabilizing the situation and then look for opportunities to score.