Daegu FC VS Gimcheon Sangmu FC Prediction 18 July 2025

Daegu FC VS Gimcheon Sangmu FC    Livescore / H2H stats and Live Streaming
Time:18-07-2025 18:30 Friday

【Strength Comparison】
Gimcheon Sangmu FC enter this K League 1 clash as the favorites, sitting 3rd in the league table with a 42.9% win rate. In contrast, Daegu FC are struggling in 12th place with a mere 14.3% win rate.
Gimcheon Sangmu FC's away form of 40% wins is significantly better than Daegu FC's dismal home record of 30% wins. This suggests the visitors will have a distinct advantage playing at the Daegu Main Stadium.
Furthermore, Gimcheon Sangmu FC's higher-scoring offense, averaging 1.29 goals per game, compared to Daegu FC's 1.05 goals per game, gives them a clear edge in this matchup.

【Head-to-Head】
The head-to-head records show that Gimcheon Sangmu FC have a clear advantage over Daegu FC, winning 6 of the last 13 encounters, while Daegu FC have only managed 3 victories.
The most recent meeting saw Gimcheon Sangmu FC secure a 2-0 away win, further highlighting their superiority in this fixture.

【Key Factors】
Gimcheon Sangmu FC's superior league position, impressive away form, and their psychological edge over Daegu FC make them the overwhelming favorites in this match.
Daegu FC have struggled for consistency this season, failing to win any of their last 6 matches. In contrast, Gimcheon Sangmu FC have shown more resilience, with a 33.3% win rate in their last 6 games.
The fitness and availability of key players, as well as their ability to handle the pressure of being the away team, will be crucial factors for Gimcheon Sangmu FC. Daegu FC will need to produce a major upset to have any chance of securing a positive result.

【Expert Prediction】 🇰🇷
Given Gimcheon Sangmu FC's clear advantages, I predict a comfortable 2-0 victory for the away side.
Gimcheon Sangmu FC's superior quality and experience should allow them to control the tempo of the game from the outset. I expect them to take an early lead and then manage the match effectively, ultimately securing a convincing win over the struggling Daegu FC.
An upset victory for the home team cannot be completely ruled out, as football can often throw up unexpected results. However, based on the current form and head-to-head records, Gimcheon Sangmu FC should have more than enough to secure all three points and maintain their position in the upper echelons of the K League 1 table.
This match promises to be an exciting encounter, with Gimcheon Sangmu FC looking to cement their title credentials and Daegu FC desperate to pull off a shock result and boost their survival hopes.