Daejeon Citizen vs Incheon United prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
K-League 1 South Korea
In the 12th round of the K League 1 in South Korea on May 5, 2026, Daejeon Citizen will face Incheon United. Both teams will look to gain points and climb up the table.
Daejeon Citizen vs. Incheon United: Team News and Expert Analysis
Daejeon’s club collected 65 points in 2025, finishing second—while Jeonbuk was untouchable, far ahead of everyone else that season. However, this season the start has been rough: after winning their fourth match, they suffered three losses, with their only win coming away in Seoul (1-0). Subsequently, they beat Ulsan and then Gwangju in consecutive rounds, both with convincing margins.
Incheon’s team was relegated to the second division two seasons ago, but immediately bounced back by winning promotion. Still, in the top flight they have lost half their matches—though after a poor start, their results have gradually improved. They managed to beat Jeonbuk and Jeju, but in the most recent round lost to Gangwon.
The runners-up have started weakly: scoring only 1.45 goals per match, while conceding 0.91. The newcomers average 1.27 goals scored, but concede 1.45 per game.
Previous Matches: Daejeon Citizen vs. Incheon United
Daejeon has won all three of the last head-to-head matches, including the one in March.
The arguments favor the home side. Our bet is on them with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.60).
Daejeon Citizen vs. Incheon United: Key Statistics and Trends
- Daejeon Citizen have won three of their last four matches
- 45% of Daejeon’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.36 goals per match
- Incheon United have won two of their last three games
- 73% of Incheon’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.73 goals per game.
Daejeon Citizen vs. Incheon United: Probable Starting Lineups
Daejeon Citizen play with a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Lee Chang Geun - Park Kyu Hyun, Cho Seong Gwon, Ha Chang Rae, Kim Moon Hwan - Lee Sun Min, Kim Bong Soo - Seo Jin Soo, Ishida, Joao Victor - Ju Min Gyu
Incheon United play with a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Kim Dong Heon - Lee Ju Yeon, Hwang Fernandez, Kim Geon Nyu, Kim Myung Sun - Iker Undabarrena, Jeong Chi In, Seo Jae Min, Gersso - Oh Hoo Seong, Stefan Mugosa
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