Korean vocational Seoul FCVS Ulsan Hyundai

The 22nd round of the Korean Vocational League will stage a focus battle, with Seoul FC sitting at the Seoul World Cup Stadium to face defending champion Ulsan Hyundai. This "Korea National Derby" is not only a direct dialogue between the top two in the standings, but also a matter of the direction of the championship competition for the Korean Vocational League this season.

Seoul FC has shown strong recovery momentum this season, currently ranked second in the standings with 12 wins, 5 draws, 4 losses and 41 points, only 3 points behind the leader Ulsan Hyundai. The team's home court is "the devil's home court", with 8 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, ranking first in the league, winning 5 wins and 1 draw in the last 6 home courts, scoring 13 goals and conceding only 3 goals, and having a strong dominance on both offense and defense. In the last round away game, the captain Yin Rilu scored the winning goal, showing the resilience of the veteran giants. Front-line foreign aid Osmar Barbosa is in a hot state and has contributed 10 goals and 3 assists this season, becoming the team's offensive core. However, there are hidden dangers in the lineup. The absence of midfield core John Gao (knee injury) and defender Kim Jin Soo (muscular strain) has a certain impact on the team's midfield control. As the defending champion, Ulsan Hyundai led the standings with 13 wins, 6 draws and 2 losses this season, ranking first in the league with 44 points, offense and defense (45 goals and 16 goals conceded). The team's away performance is also amazing, with 6 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses ranking second in the league, and remained unbeaten in the last 5 away games with 4 wins, 1 draw. In the last round, he defeated Jeonbuk Hyundai 3-0 at home, and the forward trident Yan Yuangai, Zhu Wenkui and Malcolm teamed up to score, and the offensive firepower was terrifying. In terms of lineup, Ulsan Hyundai has mild injuries, with only midfielder Lee Qinglong (Achilles tendon surgery) and defender Kim Tae-hwan (ankle sprain) absent. The main framework is complete, and the 4-3-3 system created by head coach Hong Mingfu runs smoothly. In the historical confrontation, Ulsan Hyundai has won 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 6 matches, and defeated Seoul FC 2-1 away in the first leg of the season. However, Seoul FC has remained unbeaten against Ulsan in the last three home games, and reversed his opponent 2-1 at home in 2023, and has certain psychological advantages.

Overall, Seoul FC has a significant home advantage and a strong fighting spirit, which is expected to narrow the points gap; Ulsan Hyundai has balanced offense and defense and a neat lineup, and is determined to reach the top. This game is expected to have a fierce attack between the two sides. The score prediction is: Seoul FC1-2 Ulsan Hyundai may draw 2-2.