Preview: Ulsan Hyundai Vs Suwon Samsung Bluewings

This truly is a top versus bottom situation,as we approch Round 15 of the 2020 K League 1 season. League leaders Ulsan Hyundai, take on struggling Suwon Samsung Bluewings. Ulsan are looking for their 12th win of the season, keeping Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at bay. Suwon, on the other hand, are looking to improve their fortunes, with life after Lee Lim-saeng. Michael Redmond previews this one.

Last Time Out

Ulsan had the short journey down to the coast in the last round. As they faced former K League 2 outfit, Busan Ipark. It was Ulsan who took the lead, a goal from Yoon Bit-garam, put them ahead. The Royals equalized in the 79th minute, a goal from Kim Hyun looked as if they were to share the spoils. However, in the 83rd minute, that man Junior, once again struck. Ulsan claimed all three points from the game.

Full Time: Busan IPark 1-2 Ulsan Hyundai

 

It was another game, and another loss for Suwon in the last round. As they fell 1-0 to Daegu Fc. The win for Daegu, was the first at Suwon for 18 years. A goal in the dying minutes of the game from Edgar da Silva sealed it. It must be noted that Daegu almost played an hour with 10 men, as Kim Seon-min was sent off. Once again, a day to forget for Suwon fans.

Full Time: Suwon Samsung Bluewings 0-1 Daegu FC

Previous Meetings

The last time the two met, was truly a K League classic. Suwon went two goals up, with goals from Ko Seung-beom, and Krpić. Ulsan pulled it back, and did what any team looking for silverware would do. Junior, Kim In-sung, and then Junior once again. Three goals in the second half, saw Ulsan claw their way out of the jaws of defeat, to record a famous victory.

Team News

Junior is a lovely man. Already on 18 goals this season, it is already fair to say he is this years MVP. He leads Ulsan in the squad, and makes them the team they are today. In saying that, we know what a certain Australian international can do for Suwon, when in form. Last years golden boot winner Adam Taggart could really dig his heels into Ulsan, if given enough space and time on the ball. Ulsan have scored 34 goals already this season, so Suwon need to be defensively sound if they are to stop them. They have only conceded four goals in their last five league games, although, in saying that, they came as one win, one draw, and three losses.

[LINK: K League 1 Round 15 preview]

The Adversary

What has happened to this Suwon side? The former FA Cup winners have only three wins to their name this season. A lot of the blame fell on former manager Lee Lim-saeng. However, he is gone now, and Suwon need to pick themselves up from the dirt. Suwon might feel lucky that Incheon United are also having a terrible season, or they could be even further down the table, than where they are.

What To Watch

Junior has been outstanding for Ulsan this season. He could be the difference maker, which will see Ulsan lift the title in November. He already has 18 goals to his name, and he’s making fans excited. Who knows how many he will end on, come the end of the season.

Prediction

An easy one to call on paper, it’s the battle of the giant, against a side, desperate to get out of their terrible rut. In saying that, Suwon are due to upset someone this year, and maybe they just might do it. This could be closer than we all think. Ulsan shouldn’t sleep on Suwon, that’s a given.