Youth Storm VS Old Power Team: What is the confidence of Suwon FC to win three consecutive games?

The 20th round of the Korean Vocational League will be a very interesting showdown. Defending champion Ulsan Hyundai will face Suwon FC, which is in full swing at home. This match was postponed by the Club World Cup, which has brought new confrontations to the two teams, which were originally at the same competitive level, in completely different state trajectories.

1. Ulsan Hyundai: The trough struggle of the defending champion

This season, Ulsan Hyundai has lost the halo of the king last season, and the 31 points have made them only ranked 7th in the standings. Such a result is a strong contrast with the team's championship background. The unbeatable record of 3 draws and 7 losses in the last 10 official games has been shrouded in the team like a dark cloud. Head coach Hong Mingfu is under tremendous pressure, and the fans' dissatisfaction is gradually emerging. The invasion of

has become the biggest obstacle to the team's progress. The seasonal reimbursement of the midfield core Lee Qinglong completely failed the team's offensive and defensive transformation hub; the defense line was even more severely damaged, and the successive injuries of the main central defender Kim Tae-hwan and goalkeeper Cho Hyun-woo forced the team to use veteran Kim Ki-hye and substitute goalkeeper Kim Dong-jun. The instability of the defense line is directly reflected in the data. The average number of goals conceded in 1.8 games in the last three games and the high-altitude defense success rate that plummeted to 52%, all exposed the team's defensive crisis. However, South Korean international Yan Yuanshang's performance is still impressive. He is the core of the team's offensive end, who contributed 18 goals and 5 assists this season, but whether his condition can remain stable with injuries remains unknown. It is worth mentioning that Ulsan Hyundai still maintains a 50% ball possession rate at home, and the number of shots per game of 4.3 times also shows a certain offensive threat, but the ending efficiency of a last-minute kick needs to be improved.

2. Suwon FC: The strong attack of the youth storm

is in sharp contrast to the downturn of Ulsan Hyundai, which is the vigorous vitality of Suwon FC. Although the team ranks 11th in the standings, the recent three-game winning streak has made the team's morale high, and a youth storm is blowing in the Korean Professional League. The performance of forward partners Lee Seung-woo and Yu Minshuo is amazing. The two worked together to create 16 goals and 16 assists this season, becoming the sharp knife for the team to counterattack. The 15% counterattack success rate ranks first in the league. The core midfielder Oliveira is the team's "brain", a key pass per game that continuously delivers ammunition to the team's offense, supporting the team's high-pressure pressing system.

However, Suwon FC is not without weaknesses. The main right-back Kim Dong-woo was suspended due to cumulative yellow cards. Lee Jae-won, who appeared on the bench, averaged more mistakes per game. This position is likely to become a weak link in Ulsan Hyundai's key attack.

3. Historical confrontation and victory and loss are key

In the historical confrontation between the two sides, Ulsan Hyundai has a clear advantage. In 18 matchups, Ulsan Hyundai's 13-2-3 draws were enough to prove their suppression of Suwon FC. The two sides shook hands 1-1 in the first leg of this season, and in the four matches last season, the two teams averaged 3.5 goals per game, making the game full of viewing, and Ulsan Hyundai slightly dominated with two wins, one draw and one loss.

Judging from the current situation, Ulsan Hyundai has not given up its hope of rushing to the championship group, which will become their motivation to win at home; while Suwon FC has the ability to create upsets with its recent hot state.

Taking into account the strength, injury impact and morale status of both sides, Ulsan Hyundai is expected to stop the decline at home and strive for a victory to retain the hope of entering the championship group. Even if you cannot win, you will be an acceptable result. But the charm of football lies in its uncertainty. Suwon FC's efficient counterattack and Ulsan Hyundai's offensive firepower that is urgently needed to recover will have a fierce collision. Who can laugh to the end in this contest? Let us look forward to the arrival of the game together.