Championship Group - 37 · 29 November 2026, 05:00 UTC

Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Jeonbuk Motors K League 1 prediction

Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium, Ulsan

Our model says: Ulsan Hyundai FC 2–1 Jeonbuk Motors

The model makes it 38% Ulsan Hyundai FC, 27% draw, 35% Jeonbuk Motors — fair odds of 2.63, 3.70 and 2.86.

Most likely scoreline: 2-1.

Expected goals: Ulsan Hyundai FC 1.47, Jeonbuk Motors 1.41.

Both teams to score: 59%. Over 2.5 goals: 55%, under 2.5: 45%.

Model confidence: Low — calls at this level have come off 38% of the time, over 1,327 settled matches.

A tight game: Ulsan Hyundai FC and Jeonbuk Motors are within 3 points of each other, so the draw is a real outcome here.

Published

Source: Fulltime Stats' own Dixon-Coles model, as of 15 November 2026. Ulsan Hyundai FC's rating is built from 73 K League 1 matches and Jeonbuk Motors's from 73, over this season and last, recent ones weighted most. Goal level and home advantage are this competition's own, measured over 674 matches.

Key facts

  • Ulsan Hyundai FC are 2nd on 57 points from 35 games; Jeonbuk Motors are 5th on 49 points from 35 games — K League 1, Championship Group.
  • Ulsan Hyundai FC are unbeaten in 4 games, most recently a 2-1 win away to FC Seoul.
  • Jeonbuk Motors are without a win in 3 games, most recently a 2-3 defeat away to Gangwon FC.
  • Last 6 meetings: Jeonbuk Motors 5 wins to 1, 0 draws; the most recent, 22 August 2026, ended Jeonbuk Motors 1–0 Ulsan Hyundai FC.

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Live win probability

From kick-off

From kick-off, the split above updates here every few seconds as the model re-reads the score, the clock and any red cards.

Model insights: Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Jeonbuk Motors

59%
Both teams to score
55%
Over 2.5 goals
45%
Under 2.5 goals

Most likely scorelines

Ulsan Hyundai FC win Draw Jeonbuk Motors win
  1. 1–112%
  2. 2–19%
  3. 1–28%
  4. 1–08%
  5. 0–17%
  6. 0–06%
  7. 2–06%

Scores read Ulsan Hyundai FC first; the other scorelines share the remaining 44%. How to read this.

Has the model earned this number?

Ulsan Hyundai FC at 38%: of 4,828 settled 30–40% forecasts, 33.4% came in (average 33.7%). It can be read literally. The full record.

Form going into Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Jeonbuk Motors

Ulsan Hyundai FC

K League 1

  • W2-1away to FC Seoul8 November 2026
  • W2-1Gangwon FC1 November 2026
  • D2-2Pohang Steelers24 October 2026
  • W2-1Bucheon FC 199517 October 2026
  • L3-4away to Gwangju FC11 October 2026

Jeonbuk Motors

K League 1

  • L2-3away to Gangwon FC8 November 2026
  • D0-0Daejeon Citizen31 October 2026
  • D1-1away to FC Anyang24 October 2026
  • W3-2Jeju United FC18 October 2026
  • L1-2away to Daejeon Citizen9 October 2026

What these results say

Up to 5 matches before kick-off, most recent first; context, not the model's input. How to read this.

K League 1 table

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
2Ulsan Hyundai FC35176125649+757
5Jeonbuk Motors351213104536+949

Where the two sides stand. Full table

Head-to-head: Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Jeonbuk Motors

  • 22 August 2026Jeonbuk Motors 1–0 Ulsan Hyundai FCK League 1
  • 11 July 2026Ulsan Hyundai FC 1–3 Jeonbuk MotorsK League 1
  • 4 April 2026Jeonbuk Motors 2–0 Ulsan Hyundai FCK League 1
  • 30 August 2025Ulsan Hyundai FC 0–2 Jeonbuk MotorsK League 1
  • 31 May 2025Jeonbuk Motors 3–1 Ulsan Hyundai FCK League 1
  • 1 March 2025Ulsan Hyundai FC 1–0 Jeonbuk MotorsK League 1

Leading scorers: Ulsan Hyundai FC and Jeonbuk Motors

Ulsan Hyundai FC

GoalsAssists

  • Yago Cariello131
  • Lee Dong-Gyeong1010

Jeonbuk Motors

GoalsAssists

  • Tiago Orobó100
  • Lee Seung-Woo44

Top 3 by league goals this season; player availability is not in the model. How to read this.

Statistical estimate, not betting advice This prediction is generated from a statistical model for entertainment and informational purposes only. It does not guarantee any outcome and should not be used as the basis for placing a bet.

Team comparison

Ulsan Hyundai FC Jeonbuk Motors
0.81 Attack strength (vs league average) 0.7
1.6 Defence strength (vs league average, lower = stronger) 1.28
1.47 Model expected goals (this match) 1.41

Each side's share of the two-team total. How to read this.

Why the model favours this side

The model gives Ulsan Hyundai FC the highest probability at 38%, based on each side's rolling attack and defence ratings estimated from recent match data. The model projects 1.47 expected goals for Ulsan Hyundai FC against 1.41 for Jeonbuk Motors. Ulsan Hyundai FC's attack/defence rating is 0.81/1.6 versus the league average (1.00 = average), compared with 0.7/1.28 for Jeonbuk Motors.

How the model reaches 38% for Ulsan Hyundai FC to win

Start from two average sides on neutral ground: 36% for Ulsan Hyundai FC to win. Then home advantage adds 3 points, the level of the two sides adds 1 point, Ulsan Hyundai FC's ratings take away 1 point and Jeonbuk Motors's ratings take away 1 point, which lands on the published 38%.

  1. Two average sides, neutral ground36%
  2. Home advantage39%+3
  3. Both sides at this match's level40%+1
  4. Ulsan Hyundai FC's ratings39%−1
  5. Jeonbuk Motors's ratings38%−1

Each step adds one input to the step before. How to read this.

Season stats

Ulsan Hyundai FCJeonbuk Motors
35Matches35
17W 6D 12LRecord12W 13D 10L
56 1.6 per gameGoals scored45 1.3 per game
49 1.4 per gameGoals conceded36 1.0 per game
6 of 35Clean sheets14 of 35
6 of 35Failed to score8 of 35
5 of 8Penalties scored2 of 3
50 1.4 per gameYellow cards67 1.9 per game
2Red cards0
4-2-3-1 11×Usual shape4-2-3-1 25×

Ulsan Hyundai FC at home · Jeonbuk Motors away

18Played18
10W 2D 6LRecord4W 9D 5L
32–27Goals for – against19–17
3 of 18Clean sheets6 of 18

League matches only, K League 1, this season; per game, from API-Football. How to read this.

Goals scored and conceded, by minute

All K League 1 matches this season: Ulsan Hyundai FC 35, Jeonbuk Motors 35.

Ulsan Hyundai FC scored 471191414
Jeonbuk Motors conceded 5459210
Jeonbuk Motors scored 53109215
Ulsan Hyundai FC conceded 8875810

Jeonbuk Motors score most often in the 76–90 minute window (15 goals); Ulsan Hyundai FC have let in 10 there.

League goals by 15-minute window, from API-Football. Context, not a prediction. How to read this.

The next 3 matches, by difficulty

Ulsan Hyundai FC

  • at Daejeon Citizen6 Dec · K League 1win 28%

Jeonbuk Motors

  • vs Gamba Osaka2 Dec · AFC Champions League Elitewin 46%
  • vs Incheon United6 Dec · K League 1win 37%
  • at Kyoto Sanga9 Feb · AFC Champions League Elitewin 33%

Each side's next matches after this one, coloured by the opponent's strength. How to read this.