K-League 1: Top-notch vs not good enough, at least that's what the table says. Suwon - Gangwon. Home win or a surprise?
- Suwon have the most conceded goals (40) in K-League 1
- Gangwon have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (8) in K-League 1
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Suwon form and stats
Suwon have played 12 K-League 1 games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 5-3-4 (wins-draws-losses). Two home wins in a row for Suwon bring valid hopes of a third.
An away draw last time out for Suwon, facing Jeonbuk Motors in a game that ended 2-2. The attacker Cho Sang-Jun was declared "man of the match" for Suwon with a rating of 7.22/10. Sang-Jun scored one goal. A disappointing finish for Suwon in their match versus Jeonbuk Motors as their 2-0 lead was destroyed and replaced with a 2-2 full time score. The hometeam coach Kim Do-Kyun made a successful contribution in the game against Jeonbuk Motors, bringing on Seung-gyu Han who scored the equalizer in the 2-2 draw.
In the preceding match a 3-0 victory visiting Suwon Bluewings.This is expected to be a close game, with Suwon perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Suwon as a small favourite), we find 14 games. Suwon has won five of these, drawn five and lost four.
The Suwon fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 17 in 12 matches. On the other hand, Suwon have conceded 17 goals. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 2 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Gangwon form and stats
Gangwon have only collected 9 points from their away games in the K-League 1, after 2-3-7 (12 played). The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Gangwon have lost on their last two travels.
Gangwon are travelling after their nice 2-0 home win in the K-League 1 against Daegu (placed 5th). Beom-su Lee (goalkeeper) was the best performer with a rating of 8.4. Lee stopped the opponent with six saves and topped it up with a clean sheet. Goalkeeper Beom-su Lee was absolutely vital in the Gangwon victory against Daegu, making six saves.
That result followed a home victory 2-0 versus Suwon Bluewings in the FA Cup.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Gangwon playing away and similar expectations, we found nine relevant matches. Results were four Gangwon wins, five draws and zero defeats.
Many goals are not expected from the visiting Gangwon as they have only managed to score 10 times from 12 away games in the league. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Gangwon have conceded 20 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have battled earlier this season: Gangwon - Suwon 0-0. Numbers for the prior two meetings featuring these two participants are: one win for Suwon, one draw and zero wins for Gangwon. Over 2,5 goals: one time; under 2,5 goals: one game.Top Goalscorers
  L. Veldwijk 14 goals |  D. Yang 6 goals |   M. Ko 5 goals |
Suwon missing players
Gangwon missing players
| Suwon | Gangwon | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 27 | 12 | 3 | Played | P | 4 | 12 | 24 |
| 10 | 5 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 3 | 7 | 9 |
| 39 | 17 | 4 | Scored | S | 3 | 10 | 26 |
| 40 | 17 | 4 | Conceded | C | 10 | 20 | 29 |
| 89% | 92% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 88% |
| 74% | 67% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 75% | 71% |
| 59% | 58% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 75% | 50% | 46% |
| 33% | 25% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 17% | 21% |
| 19% | 17% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 8% | 4% |
| 63% | 67% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 67% | 50% |
| 22% | 25% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 8% | 33% |
| 26% | 17% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 25% | 29% |
| 3.4 | 4.2 | 4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| 4.6 | 4.3 | 4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| 1.9 | 1.8 | 2.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 10.9 | 11 | 7.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.7 |
| 4.7 | 4.6 | 3.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 3 | 3.5 |
| 31% | 31% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 21% | 28% | 31% |
- Gangwon have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Gangwon have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (8) in K-League 1
- Gangwon have the fewest points (9) away in K-League 1
- Gangwon have the fewest points from losing position (2) in K-League 1
- Gangwon have the fewest scored goals (10) away in K-League 1
- Gangwon have the the worst goal difference (-10) away in K-League 1
- Gangwon haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Suwon have the most conceded goals (40) in K-League 1
- Suwon have the most conceded goals in the second half (29) in K-League 1
- Suwon have the most points from losing position (13) in K-League 1
- Suwon have won significantly more corners at home than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Ulsan | 27 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 46 | 30 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 29 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 54 |
| 2 | Jeonbuk Motors | 27 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 50 | 29 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 11 | 21 | 50 |
| 3 | Pohang Steelers | 27 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 28 | 28 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 39 |
| 4 | Suwon | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 39 | 40 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 23 | -1 | 38 |
| 5 | Daegu | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 31 | 32 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 20 | -1 | 38 |
| 6 | Incheon United | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 31 | 35 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 26 | -4 | 36 |
| 7 | Suwon Bluewings | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 33 | 33 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
| 8 | Jeju United | 26 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 28 | 30 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 20 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 10 | -2 | 31 |
| 9 | Gwangju | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 25 | 31 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 19 | -6 | 28 |
| 10 | Gangwon | 24 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 26 | 29 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 20 | -3 | 27 |
| 11 | Seongnam | 27 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 22 | 33 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -11 | 27 |
| 12 | Seoul | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 27 | 36 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 16 | -9 | 25 |