27th Aug. Korean FA Cup - Gangwon FC VS Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Prediction
Korean FA Cup - Gangwon FC VS Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Match Time:27-08-2025 18:30 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Gangwon FC
Gangwon FC, coached by Kyeong-Ho Jeong, is 8th in the K League 1 with 29 points, showing inconsistent form with a 0-0 draw against Gwangju FC on August 23, 2025. Their recent form includes three wins, three draws, and two losses in eight competitive matches, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded, as per web sources. In the FA Cup, they advanced with a 2-1 win over Daegu FC on July 2, 2025. Key players include Ku Bon-Cheol (1 cup goal), Marko Tuci, and Lee Gwang-Yeon (goalkeeper), with a probable 4-4-2 lineup: Lee Gwang-Yeon; Woo-jin Choi, Park Ho-Young, Kim Dae-Woo, Kang S.; Kim Kang-Guk, Yun Il-Lok, Ku Bon-Cheol, Jin-hyuk Cho; Twumasi P., Kim Shin-Jin. Strengths include their home resilience (2-1-1 in last 4 home games) and counter-attacking threat, but injuries to Lee Sang-Heon (doubtful, muscle) and a poor recent H2H record (2 losses in last 3 vs Jeonbuk) are concerns. They aim to capitalize on their home crowd and the 1-1 first-leg draw to reach the final, needing a win or high-scoring draw (2-2 or higher) due to the away goals rule.
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, led by Gus Poyet, is 1st in the K League 1 with 48 points, showcasing strong form with a 3-1 loss at Pohang Steelers on August 24, 2025, ending a 7-game unbeaten run. Their recent form includes six wins, one draw, and one loss in eight matches, averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded, with a 1-0 FA Cup win over FC Seoul on July 2, 2025. Key players include Andrea Compagno (1 cup goal), Jin-kyu Kim, and Lee Yeong-Jae, with a probable 4-1-4-1 lineup: Song Bum-Keun; Kim Tae-Hwan, Kim Young-Bin, Park Jin-Sub, Choi Chul-Soon; Jeon Jin-Woo; Lee Seung-Woo, Lee Yeong-Jae, Kwon Chang-Hoon, Jin-kyu Kim; Compagno. Strengths include their attacking depth (22 goals in last 10 games) and historical cup pedigree (5-time FA Cup winners), but injuries to Choe Byeong-Chan (doubtful) and defensive lapses (3 goals conceded vs Pohang) are issues. They aim to advance with a draw (1-1 or lower) or win, leveraging their first-leg away goal and H2H edge.
Head-to-Head
As detailed in web sources, Gangwon and Jeonbuk have met 10 times since 2022, with Gangwon winning 6, Jeonbuk 4, and no draws until the 1-1 FA Cup first leg on August 20, 2025 (Kim Young-Bin 48’ for Jeonbuk; Ku Bon-Cheol 62’ for Gangwon). Recent K League 1 results include a 2-0 Jeonbuk win on July 23, 2025 (Compagno 43’, Jin-kyu Kim 39’) and a 3-0 Jeonbuk win on June 13, 2025. At Chuncheon Songam Stadium, Gangwon won 4-2 on July 26, 2024, but lost 3-0 on June 13, 2025. Matches average 3.0 goals, with 64% both teams scoring (BTTS) and 64% over 2.5 goals, per web stats. The first leg saw Jeonbuk dominate possession (61%) but fail to convert chances, while Gangwon’s late equalizer keeps the tie open.
Predicted Score: Gangwon FC 1-2 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Gangwon’s Ku Bon-Cheol and Twumasi face Jeonbuk’s Compagno and Lee Yeong-Jae, with Gangwon’s home advantage tested by Jeonbuk’s attacking form and cup experience. Jeonbuk are slight favorites (2.20 odds, 45% win probability) over Gangwon (3.10), with a draw at 3.20, per web sources. Trends (Gangwon: 40% over 2.5 goals; Jeonbuk: 50% over 2.5 goals) and H2H suggest a high-scoring game, with betting tips favoring both teams to score (1.70) and over 2.5 goals (1.85). Cards are likely in the 21°C evening, with Gangwon’s 20 fouls and Jeonbuk’s 10 per game suggesting 3-4 cards. Gangwon aim to upset Jeonbuk at home, but Jeonbuk’s quality and away goal advantage should see them through. Jeonbuk may score through Compagno and Lee Yeong-Jae, with Twumasi likely netting for Gangwon. Jeonbuk’s attacking depth and H2H edge should secure a narrow win, advancing them to the final (3-2 on aggregate), aligning with their recent dominance and Gangwon’s defensive vulnerabilities, though Gangwon’s home crowd keeps it close.
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