Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Gangwon FC prediction

Ulsan Hyundai FC – Gangwon FC, K League 1, Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 05:00 AM (GMT). Venue: Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium

Ulsan Hyundai FC is #2 in the table (51 pts) and Gangwon FC #5 (48 pts). Gangwon FC is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Gangwon FC has kept 14 clean sheets in 33 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Ulsan Hyundai FC 1, draws 2, Gangwon FC 3. Their last meeting, on August 16, 2026, ended Ulsan Hyundai FC 2-3 Gangwon FC.

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a high-stakes Final A meeting with Asian qualification still the major prize for both clubs. Ulsan have home advantage and an in-form attacking connection in Lee Dong-gyeong and Yago, but Gangwon arrive with recent wins over this opponent. The visitors’ midweek continental commitment and Hwang Moon-ki’s absence place extra pressure on their depth. Expect Ulsan to carry more of the initiative while Gangwon look to make the game compact and punish loose rest-defence.

Predicted score and probabilities

The AI's exact score, win/draw/loss probabilities, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 and 4 key factors are in the full analysis.

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Head-to-head analysis

Gangwon have won the two most recent league meetings, including the latest visit to Ulsan. The broader recent series has been competitive, with both sides finding ways to hurt the other rather than one club sustaining clear control.

Injuries and absences

Gangwon are without Hwang Moon-ki after surgery, taking away a player their coach described as important both tactically and for the group’s energy. Mo Jae-hyeon was still being assessed after a heavy bone bruise, making Gangwon’s attacking rotation less secure.

Form (last 5)

Ulsan Hyundai FCLeague position #2 · 51 ptsL W D
Gangwon FCLeague position #5 · 48 ptsW D D

Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Gangwon FC stats

Ulsan Hyundai FCGangwon FC
Played3333
Goals scored5240
Goals conceded4730
Clean sheets614

Last meetings

  • 2026-08-16Ulsan Hyundai FC 2-3 Gangwon FC
  • 2026-05-17Gangwon FC 2-0 Ulsan Hyundai FC
  • 2026-02-28Ulsan Hyundai FC 3-1 Gangwon FC
  • 2025-07-27Gangwon FC 2-2 Ulsan Hyundai FC
  • 2025-05-17Gangwon FC 1-1 Ulsan Hyundai FC
  • 2025-04-19Ulsan Hyundai FC 1-2 Gangwon FC

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