South Korea K United: Gwangju vs. Seoul, who can reverse the current decline?

K United: Gwangju FC vsFC Seoul

June 13, 2025, at 18:30, the 18th round of the Korean K League, Gwangju FC will face FC Seoul at home. Gwangju FC's performance this season is average. After 17 rounds of the league, it achieved 6 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses, ranking 6th in the league with 24 points. It is currently in the championship area, which is not much different from last season's results. From the data point of view, Gwangju FC scored 16 goals in 17 rounds of the season, conceded 17 goals, and its offense and defense performance was difficult to be ideal, especially the forward line performance, with an average goal rate of less than 1 goal.

Gwangju FC has been in poor form recently and has not won three consecutive games. The team played against Daegu FC away from home in the last round of the league, with a ball possession rate of 53%, 11 shots and 6 shots, with a goal of nearly twice the opponent's number. Asani's goal was the first to break the deadlock on the court, but the team failed to defend the lead and finally shook hands with the opponent 1-1. In addition, Gwangju FC's home performance this season is relatively stable, with 4 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in 9 leagues at home, ranking fourth in the league at home.

FC Seoul's performance this season is slightly insufficient. After 17 rounds of the league, it has achieved 5 wins, 7 draws and 5 losses, ranking 7th in the league with 22 points. It is currently in the relegation area. Fortunately, it is 2 points away from its opponent in this game, which shows that the team still has the opportunity to enter the championship area. From the data point of view, FC Seoul has scored 14 goals in 17 rounds of the season and conceded 16 goals, and its offense and defense performance is average.

FC Seoul's condition has declined recently. He has remained unbeaten in 6 consecutive games, but lost to Jeju SK 1-3 in the last round of the league. In this game, the ball possession rate was 58%, 26 shots and 10 shots were on the right side, and the number of shots was more than three times that of the opponent. Although Yazan helped the team score a goal, the team was unable to make it happen. In addition, FC Seoul's away results this season are better than home games, with 3 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in 9 leagues away games, ranking fifth in the league away games. In terms of past matches between the two teams, Gwangju FC has played against FC Seoul in the last 10 times, achieving 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with a slight advantage in the history, and defeated FC Seoul 2-1 away in the first leg of this season. In terms of recent situation, Gwangju FC has been in a relatively awkward state recently, and has not won many consecutive games; FC Seoul has also declined recently, fortunately, its ability to play away is good. Judging from the current attitudes of all parties, they are slightly ambiguous. Combined with the strength and recent situation of both parties, FC Seoul is still expected to win the opponent in this battle.