K League 1 Regular Season - 22

FC Anyang vs NS Daejeon Citizen

Anyang Stadium

Match Preview

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Futmetrix Verdict
68
FC Anyang
vs
Daejeon Citizen
Sat, Aug 8 • 11:00 한국어
⚡ Form 56
⚖️ Balance 99
🏆 Stakes 33
⭐ Stars 90
Anyang's home struggles meet Daejeon's resilience.

Win Probability

  • FC Anyang 34%
  • Draw 28%
  • Daejeon Citizen 38%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Mid-Table Collision at Anyang Stadium

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 68/100. An intriguing clash of styles where Anyang's push for the upper echelons clashes with Daejeon's desperate hunt to snap a frustrating streak of draws.

The Setup

FC Anyang are sitting comfortably in 5th place with decent momentum, but their overall Form is deceiving when playing in front of their own fans. Winning just 20% of their home fixtures, they face a Daejeon Citizen side sitting 9th but boasting a stubbornly resilient defence. An incredibly high Balance rating suggests this will be a tight affair, even if the overall league Stakes are relatively low at this stage of the regular season. Intriguingly, the visitors come into this as slight favourites to snatch the points despite their inferior league position.

Key Battle

This match will be decided by FC Anyang's attacking unit trying to break down a well-drilled away backline. Daejeon have drawn four of their last five, proving they are notoriously tough to beat but currently lack the cutting edge to kill games off. The midfield transition will be a gruelling war of attrition where the tempo of the match is ultimately dictated.

Our Prediction

A tightly contested draw seems inevitable. Daejeon will likely sit deep, absorb pressure, and frustrate an Anyang side that historically struggles to dismantle defensive blocks on home turf. Expect a 1-1 scoreline where both teams leave feeling slightly unfulfilled.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Yes, it's an intriguing tactical battle between a strong home side struggling at their own venue and a resilient away team desperate for a win.

What's the predicted outcome?

A tightly contested 1-1 draw is the most likely outcome, with both teams struggling to assert total dominance.

Where are FC Anyang and Daejeon Citizen in the league table?

FC Anyang currently sit 5th in K League 1, while Daejeon Citizen find themselves further down in 9th place.

What is FC Anyang's current form?

They have solid overall momentum with three wins in their last five, but a dismal 20% win rate at home raises concerns.

Who is expected to win this match?

Despite being lower in the table, Daejeon are considered slight favourites to secure an away win.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
08/24/2025 FC Anyang 3 - 2 Daejeon Citizen K League 1 Anyang Stadium
05/31/2025 FC Anyang 1 - 1 Daejeon Citizen K League 1 Anyang Stadium
05/03/2025 Daejeon Citizen 2 - 1 FC Anyang K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
09/21/2022 FC Anyang 0 - 1 Daejeon Citizen K League 2 Anyang Stadium
08/21/2022 Daejeon Citizen 2 - 3 FC Anyang K League 2 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
06/18/2022 FC Anyang 2 - 2 Daejeon Citizen K League 2 Anyang Stadium
03/12/2022 Daejeon Citizen 1 - 1 FC Anyang K League 2 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
11/07/2021 FC Anyang 1 - 3 Daejeon Citizen K League 2 Anyang Stadium
10/23/2021 Daejeon Citizen 3 - 1 FC Anyang K League 2 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
08/24/2025
K League 1 Anyang Stadium
05/31/2025
K League 1 Anyang Stadium
05/03/2025
K League 1 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
09/21/2022
K League 2 Anyang Stadium
08/21/2022
K League 2 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
06/18/2022
K League 2 Anyang Stadium
03/12/2022
K League 2 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
11/07/2021
K League 2 Anyang Stadium
10/23/2021
K League 2 Daejeon World Cup Stadium
FC Anyang Win
Daejeon Citizen Win
Draw

Season Statistics

5
League Position
9
30
Points
23
29
Goals Scored
25
26
Goals Conceded
23

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 FC Seoul 21 43 35 17 +18
2 Jeonbuk Motors 21 34 27 16 +11
3 Gangwon FC 21 32 25 17 +8
4 Ulsan Hyundai FC 20 31 30 29 +1
5 FC Anyang 20 30 28 23 +5
6 Incheon United 21 29 28 24 +4
7 Jeju United FC 21 28 22 23 -1
8 Pohang Steelers 21 28 20 22 -2
9 Daejeon Citizen 21 23 25 23 +2
10 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 21 23 22 28 -6
11 Bucheon FC 1995 21 23 21 25 -4
12 Gwangju FC 21 10 11 47 -36
1 FC Seoul 43 pts
P: 21 GD: +18
P: 21 GD: +11
3 Gangwon FC 32 pts
P: 21 GD: +8
P: 20 GD: +1
5 FC Anyang 30 pts
P: 20 GD: +5
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: -1
P: 21 GD: -2
P: 21 GD: +2
P: 21 GD: -6
P: 21 GD: -4
12 Gwangju FC 10 pts
P: 21 GD: -36