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June 13th K League 1 - Gangwon FC VS Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Prediction

June 13th K League 1 - Gangwon FC VS Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Prediction
K League 1 - Gangwon FC VS Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Match Time:13-06-2025 18:30 Friday (UTC+8)
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The K League 1 match between Gangwon FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, scheduled for June 13, 2025, at 5:30 PM KST at Chuncheon Songam Stadium, is a Matchday 18 fixture. Below is an analysis of the teams, their head-to-head history, and a shortened prediction, incorporating relevant web and X sources.

Team Analysis
Gangwon FC (Current Rank: 6th, 24 points)
Coached by Kyung-ho Chung, Gangwon have had a solid 2025 season with 7 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses in 17 matches. Their recent 2-1 win over Siheung City AC in the Korea Cup shows resilience, but a 0-4 home loss to Gimcheon Sangmu exposed defensive frailties.

Strengths:
Attacking Output: Led by Kim Kyung-min (90th-minute winner vs. Jeonbuk in March), Gangwon average 0.9 goals per game, with 50% over 2.5 goals in their last 10.
Counter-Attacking Threat: Their 1-0 win over Gwangju FC via a late penalty highlights clinical finishing.
Key Players: Vitor Gabriel and Yang Hyun-Jun provide attacking flair, with goalkeeper Lee Gwang-Yeon maintaining structure.

Weaknesses:
Poor Away Form: Only 0.75 points per game away, with no wins in their last four away matches.
Defensive Issues: Conceded 10 goals in their last 10 games, including 4 in one match vs. Gimcheon.

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (Current Rank: 1st, 35 points)
Managed by Gus Poyet, Jeonbuk have surged to the top with 10 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses, including a 3-1 win over Ulsan HD. Their 12-match unbeaten run, highlighted by a 4-0 thrashing of Daegu FC, shows dominance.

Strengths:
Attacking Firepower: Jeon scores 11 goals, with Andrea Compagno (5 goals) and Min-Kyu Song contributing. They average 1.59 goals per game, with 9.47 shots per match.
Defensive Solidity: Conceded only 0.71 goals per game, with 4 clean sheets in their last 5 away games.
Form: Unbeaten in 12, with a 2.06 points-per-game average and a 4-0 AFC Champions League Two win over Port FC.

Weaknesses:
Disciplinary Issues: Accumulated cards in recent matches could disrupt rhythm.
Recent Loss to Gangwon: A 0-1 home defeat to Gangwon in March shows vulnerability to their counter-attacks.

Head-to-Head History
Gangwon and Jeonbuk have met 29 times since 2011 in K League 1:
Total Matches: 29
Jeonbuk Wins: 15 (Total Goals: 53, PPG: 1.8)
Gangwon Wins: 10 (Total Goals: 40, PPG: 1.4)
Draws: 4
Recent Encounters:
March 9, 2025 (K League 1): Gangwon won 1-0 at Jeonbuk (Kim Kyung-min 90’).
July 26, 2024 (K League 1): 0-0 draw at Gangwon.
April 29, 2023 (K League 1): Gangwon won 1-0 at Jeonbuk.
Goal Trends: 71% BTTS, 68% over 2.5 goals in 28 meetings. Average goals per match: 3.29.

Prediction
Jeonbuk’s league-leading form (12-match unbeaten run, 1.59 goals per game) and defensive solidity (0.71 goals conceded) make them favorites, but Gangwon’s recent 1-0 win over Jeonbuk and counter-attacking threat (71% BTTS) suggest a tight contest. At Chuncheon Songam Stadium, Jeonbuk’s away strength (6-1-1) should edge out Gangwon’s inconsistent home form, but expect goals.

Final Score Prediction: Gangwon FC 1-2 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors