Ulsan Hyundai FC are the clear favourites for this K League 1 fixture at Anyang Stadium, with the market and the statistical model both pointing to an away victory. The visitors sit second in the table on 47 points, while FC Anyang are ninth on 35 points — a gap of seven places and twelve points that reflects the difference in quality between the sides.
Form Analysis: Ulsan arrive on a four-match unbeaten streak, having won three and drawn one of their last five, with two clean sheets in that run. Their defensive record is strong, conceding just 0.8 goals per game on average. FC Anyang, by contrast, have won only once in their last five and are without a clean sheet in that period, conceding 1.8 goals per game. The form comparison heavily favours the away side.
Key Factors: The API-Football comparison data reinforces the market view, with Ulsan holding a 62% overall strength rating against Anyang's 38%. Ulsan's defensive rating is particularly dominant at 69% versus 31%. The head-to-head record is balanced with two wins each and two draws in the last five meetings, which offers Anyang some encouragement, but their home record of three wins, five draws and six defeats from fourteen home games is modest. Weather conditions are neutral and should not be a significant factor.
Conclusion: The data points to an away win for Ulsan Hyundai. Their superior league position, stronger recent form, better defensive record and higher statistical ratings make them the deserving favourites. Anyang's home advantage and the competitive head-to-head record are the main reasons for caution, but the overall evidence supports a comfortable Ulsan victory.
