K League 1 Gameweek 32

Ulsan Hyundai FC vs NS Bucheon FC 1995

Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
55
Ulsan Hyundai FC
vs
Bucheon FC 1995
Sat, Oct 17 • 07:30 한국어
⚡ Form 60
⚖️ Balance 56
🏆 Stakes 78
⭐ Stars 42
Title race meets desperate relegation battle.

Win Probability

  • Ulsan Hyundai FC 56%
  • Draw 24%
  • Bucheon FC 1995 20%

Futmetrix AI estimate

David Meets Goliath in a High-Stakes K League Title Chase

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. Ulsan's championship ambitions clash with Bucheon's desperate fight for survival in a match where the massive gap in quality is offset by everything being on the line.

The Setup

On October 17, 2026, Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium plays host to a classic top-versus-bottom encounter. Ulsan Hyundai FC sit comfortably in second place, hot on the heels of the league leaders, while Bucheon FC 1995 languish in eleventh, deeply entrenched in a relegation battle. The Stakes could not be higher for entirely different reasons. Ulsan boast a solid Form rating, picking up vital points to stay in the title race, whereas Bucheon's dismal Form reveals a team bleeding points week after week. The overall Balance tilts heavily toward the hosts, whose Stars—led by the creative spark of Lee Dong-Gyeong—provide a level of quality the visitors simply cannot match on paper.

Key Battle

This will be an exercise in attack versus defense. Ulsan's expansive forward line will relentlessly probe a Bucheon defensive unit that has shipped over forty goals this season. The visitors will have to park the bus and pray they can absorb the pressure without cracking early.

Our Prediction

Expect a comfortable 2-0 victory for Ulsan. The home side will dictate possession from the opening whistle, eventually breaking down Bucheon's stubborn block midway through the first half before adding a second to kill off the tie.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Yes, primarily to see if the massive underdogs can defensively frustrate a title contender.

What's the predicted outcome?

A straightforward 2-0 victory for Ulsan as their attacking quality proves too much.

Where are Ulsan Hyundai FC and Bucheon FC 1995 in the league table?

Ulsan sits in second chasing the championship, while Bucheon struggles down in eleventh place.

What is Bucheon FC 1995's current form?

They are enduring a brutal winless run, heavily marred by recent consecutive defeats.

What does this mean for the title race?

A win is absolutely mandatory for Ulsan to keep the pressure on the league leaders.

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
03/15/2026 Bucheon FC 1995 1 - 2 Ulsan Hyundai FC K League 1 Bucheon Stadium
06/29/2022 Ulsan Hyundai FC 1 - 1 (AET) Bucheon FC 1995 FA Cup Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
03/15/2026
K League 1 Bucheon Stadium
06/29/2022
FA Cup Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
Bucheon FC 1995 Win
Draw

Season Statistics

2
League Position
11
47
Points
32
45
Goals Scored
31
40
Goals Conceded
42

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 FC Seoul 31 65 58 26 +32 WFC Seoul 2 - 1 Jeju United FC (10-10-2026)LPohang Steelers 2 - 1 FC Seoul (20-09-2026)WJeonbuk Motors 1 - 2 FC Seoul (12-09-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 FC Seoul (08-09-2026)WFC Seoul 1 - 0 Incheon United (05-09-2026)
2 Ulsan Hyundai FC 30 47 45 40 +5 DGwangju FC 1 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (11-10-2026)LFC Anyang 2 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (19-09-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Incheon United (12-09-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 FC Seoul (08-09-2026)DJeju United FC 0 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-09-2026)
3 Gangwon FC 31 46 38 28 +10 WGangwon FC 2 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (09-10-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 Incheon United (27-09-2026)LGangwon FC 0 - 1 Jeju United FC (20-09-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 2 - 2 Gangwon FC (13-09-2026)DGangwon FC 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (09-09-2026)
4 Jeju United FC 31 46 36 31 +5 LFC Seoul 2 - 1 Jeju United FC (10-10-2026)WGangwon FC 0 - 1 Jeju United FC (20-09-2026)DBucheon FC 1995 2 - 2 Jeju United FC (12-09-2026)WGwangju FC 0 - 1 Jeju United FC (09-09-2026)DJeju United FC 0 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-09-2026)
5 Jeonbuk Motors 31 44 39 30 +9 LDaejeon Citizen 2 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (09-10-2026)DJeonbuk Motors 2 - 2 Gwangju FC (20-09-2026)LJeonbuk Motors 1 - 2 FC Seoul (12-09-2026)DGangwon FC 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (09-09-2026)WJeonbuk Motors 2 - 0 Pohang Steelers (05-09-2026)
6 Daejeon Citizen 31 43 48 38 +10 WDaejeon Citizen 2 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (09-10-2026)DIncheon United 1 - 1 Daejeon Citizen (20-09-2026)DDaejeon Citizen 2 - 2 Pohang Steelers (12-09-2026)WDaejeon Citizen 3 - 2 FC Anyang (09-09-2026)WBucheon FC 1995 0 - 5 Daejeon Citizen (05-09-2026)
7 Incheon United 31 42 39 33 +6 WIncheon United 3 - 0 Pohang Steelers (09-10-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 Incheon United (27-09-2026)DIncheon United 1 - 1 Daejeon Citizen (20-09-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Incheon United (12-09-2026)WIncheon United 2 - 1 Bucheon FC 1995 (08-09-2026)
8 FC Anyang 31 41 39 47 -8 WGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 1 FC Anyang (10-10-2026)WFC Anyang 2 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (19-09-2026)DGwangju FC 1 - 1 FC Anyang (13-09-2026)LDaejeon Citizen 3 - 2 FC Anyang (09-09-2026)LFC Anyang 0 - 3 Gangwon FC (06-09-2026)
9 Pohang Steelers 31 40 28 37 -9 LIncheon United 3 - 0 Pohang Steelers (09-10-2026)WPohang Steelers 2 - 1 FC Seoul (20-09-2026)DDaejeon Citizen 2 - 2 Pohang Steelers (12-09-2026)DPohang Steelers 0 - 0 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (09-09-2026)LJeonbuk Motors 2 - 0 Pohang Steelers (05-09-2026)
10 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 31 33 30 37 -7 LGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 1 FC Anyang (10-10-2026)WBucheon FC 1995 0 - 2 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (19-09-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 2 - 2 Gangwon FC (13-09-2026)DPohang Steelers 0 - 0 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (09-09-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 2 - 2 Gwangju FC (06-09-2026)
11 Bucheon FC 1995 31 32 31 42 -11 LGangwon FC 2 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (09-10-2026)LBucheon FC 1995 0 - 2 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (19-09-2026)DBucheon FC 1995 2 - 2 Jeju United FC (12-09-2026)LIncheon United 2 - 1 Bucheon FC 1995 (08-09-2026)LBucheon FC 1995 0 - 5 Daejeon Citizen (05-09-2026)
12 Gwangju FC 30 15 21 63 -42 DGwangju FC 1 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (11-10-2026)DJeonbuk Motors 2 - 2 Gwangju FC (20-09-2026)DGwangju FC 1 - 1 FC Anyang (13-09-2026)LGwangju FC 0 - 1 Jeju United FC (09-09-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 2 - 2 Gwangju FC (06-09-2026)

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