At 6 PM on July 14th, the 23rd round of matches in the Korean K League sees Gwangju FC host Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Gwangju FC aims to top the table with a home victory; Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors need points to escape the bottom position.
After 22 rounds, Gwangju FC has a record of 11 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses, ranking third in the league. They have scored 32 goals and conceded only 23, showcasing the best defense in the K League. In their previous 11 home games, they have won 7, drawn 2, and lost 2, having the second-best home record in the league.
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors has a record of 4 wins, 8 draws, and 10 losses after 22 rounds, placing them at the bottom of the league. They have scored 27 goals but conceded 39, also ranking last in defensive capability. In their previous 11 away games, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have won 2, drawn 2, and lost 7, ranking third from the bottom in away performance.
Gwangju FC’s recent form has dipped, with the latest loss at home to Suwon FC costing them the top spot. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, on the other hand, won their last match thanks to goals by Jeon Byeong-kwan and Orober, showing signs of recovery.
Gwangju FC has gone winless in their last two matches, losing momentum from their previous three consecutive victories. Their last home game ended in a 2-3 defeat to Suwon FC, halting a three-game winning streak at home. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors won 2-1 against Jeju United in their last match, achieving their first victory in nine rounds. However, they remain winless in four consecutive away league matches, ending a three-match losing streak on the road with a 2-2 draw against Daejeon Citizen in their last away game.
In the last ten encounters between the two teams, Gwangju FC has 2 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses. However, in the last three meetings, Gwangju FC is unbeaten with one win and two draws. This season, in their two previous meetings, Gwangju FC has remained undefeated with one win and one draw, including a 1-0 victory at home.
Gwangju FC is currently two points behind the top spot, and with the top two teams already finished their matches in this round, a win against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors will place them at the summit. For Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, despite being at the bottom, taking points in this round will allow them to escape the last place.
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