National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Daegu or Cheonan City that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Daegu nor Cheonan City as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Daegu form and stats
Daegu participated in Korean Cup the last season, where they reached the semi-finals.Only two K-League Classic home games for Daegu so far, yet both highs and lows with 1 win, 1 draw and 0 defeat.
Stress levels are on the rise for Daegu's attacking players as they have now played 180 minutes without scoring in a league game. Cesinha was their last goal scorer.
Daegu are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 0-3 away versus Seoul. The game against Seoul was basically lost in the first half (0-3) and the second half was more of a formality. Silva, who usually plays near the opponent's goal, was the top performer for the side in that match, receiving a rating of 7.81 (out of 10). Silva hit the woodwork once.
A 0-0 draw away in the K-League Classic before that, with Incheon United the opponent.Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the K-League Classic game versus Gwangju in only four days. This game is also played here at DGB Arena.
Early season league goal statistics from Daegu's 2 home games: {3 goals}, 1 conceded.
Cheonan City form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Yangju Citizen in order to reach 3rd round of Korean Cup. Cheonan City's mission in Korean Cup last season failed in the 2nd round.No K League 2 points yet away for Cheonan City, from their first 2 matches.
Home advantage was not enough for Cheonan in their previous game as they lost hosting Sangju Sangmu, 0-2.
A 1-3 loss hosting Jeonnam Dragons before that.There might be some complaints about the fixture list from the Cheonan City manager Park as the team has another away game coming up in only four days, this time against Seongnam.
{0 goals} so far away for Cheonan City, while their defence has allowed the opposition to score 5. All from 2 league matches away.
Head 2 Head
Top Goalscorers
  C. Silva dos Santos 2 goals |   B. Rodrigues Mota 2 goals |
Daegu missing players
Cheonan City missing players
| Daegu | Cheonan City | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 6 | 4 | Won | W | 5 | 9 | ||
| 8 | 3 | Drew | D | 1 | 6 | ||
| 11 | 5 | Lost | L | 5 | 10 | ||
| 32 | 14 | Scored | S | 10 | 27 | ||
| 45 | 16 | Conceded | C | 14 | 33 | ||
| 92% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 91% | 88% | ||
| 80% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 64% | 76% | ||
| 64% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 36% | 40% | ||
| 36% | 17% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 18% | 24% | ||
| 24% | 17% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 9% | 12% | ||
| 60% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 27% | 40% | ||
| 20% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 27% | 28% | ||
| 28% | 25% | Failed to Score | F T | 55% | 44% | ||
| 4 | 3.9 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| 4.8 | 4.6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.5 | 4.7 | ||
| 2.3 | 2.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.1 | 1.3 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 11.6 | 11.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.5 | 9.5 | ||
| 4.6 | 4.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 3.6 | ||
| 28% | 27% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 20% | 31% | ||
| 12.3 | 12.2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 9.7 | 9.2 | ||
| 4.7 | 4.2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4 | 3.8 | ||
| 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 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 18 |
| 2 | Pohang Steelers | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 |
| 3 | Seoul | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
| 4 | Daejeon Citizen | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 11 |
| 5 | Gwangju | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 |
| 6 | Jeonbuk Motors | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 7 | Suwon | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -3 | 7 |
| 8 | Daegu | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -2 | 6 |
| 9 | Jeju United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 5 |
| 10 | Incheon United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | -7 | 5 |
| 11 | Gangwon | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 3 |
| 12 | Suwon Bluewings | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -5 | 2 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Anyang | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 14 |
| 2 | Gyeongnam | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 11 |
| 3 | Busan I'Park | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 |
| 4 | Bucheon 1995 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | Gimpo | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 6 | Sangju Sangmu | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 | Seongnam | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| 8 | Jeonnam Dragons | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | -5 | 7 |
| 9 | Cheongju | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | -2 | 6 |
| 10 | Chungnam Asan | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 5 |
| 11 | Seoul E. | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 | Ansan Greeners | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -4 | 4 |
| 13 | Cheonan City | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -13 | 0 |
