FC Seoul vs Ulsan Hyundai FC match summary and prediction — K League 1
Our model makes FC Seoul the pick at 49% for FC Seoul vs Ulsan Hyundai FC. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
Match summary
FC Seoul host Ulsan Hyundai FC on 8 November 2026 at Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul. FC Seoul are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 49%. This championship group 35 fixture in K League 1 is listed as FC Seoul - Ulsan Hyundai FC. Kick-off is 05:00 UTC.
Form analysis and trajectory
FC Seoul: they come in on the back of a defeat, following one win, two draws and one defeat before that. That is one win, two draws and two defeats from the last five, worth 5 points. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (11 scored and 6 conceded in eight matches, 1.38 and 0.75 per game) points to a side built on keeping the game tight rather than winning it early. That is reflected in a form rating of 59.7 out of 100, and they sit 1st on a goal difference of +32.
Ulsan Hyundai FC: they come in on the back of a win, following one win, one draw and two defeats before that. That is two wins, one draw and two defeats from the last five, worth 7 points. It leaves them unbeaten in three. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (10 scored and 7 conceded in seven matches, 1.43 and 1.0 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 49.6 out of 100, and they sit 2nd on a goal difference of +5.
Side by side
| Statistic | FC Seoul | Ulsan Hyundai FC |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 1st | 2nd |
| Goal difference | +32 | +5 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | LWDDL | WDWLL |
| Points from last 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 8 / 7 | 10 / 10 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 1 | 0 |
| Matches in our dataset (2026 season) | 8 | 7 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2026) | 1.38 / 0.75 | 1.43 / 1.0 |
| Points per game (2026) | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 59.7 | 49.6 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 49% | 25% |
Key match insights
- Pre-match form ratings: FC Seoul 59.7 versus Ulsan Hyundai FC 49.6, a gap of 10.1, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 3.80, over 2.5 goals at 40% and both teams to score at 48%.
- First goal: Leans FC Seoul's way at 51%.
Sentiment and prediction
The model tilts to FC Seoul at 49%, without enough room to treat it as a formality. The goals line points to under 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts FC Seoul's way, especially at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
This is a data-led read, not a certainty. The numbers are shown as they come out of the model so the basis for the call can be checked rather than assumed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: FC Seoul or Ulsan Hyundai FC?
FC Seoul, with an implied win probability of roughly 49%. The full split is 49% FC Seoul, 26% the draw and 25% Ulsan Hyundai FC.
When and where is FC Seoul vs Ulsan Hyundai FC being played?
8 November 2026 at Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, kick-off 05:00 UTC.
What was the result of the last match between FC Seoul and Ulsan Hyundai FC?
Ulsan Hyundai FC 1-0 FC Seoul on 08 September 2026.
What is the recent form of FC Seoul and Ulsan Hyundai FC?
FC Seoul have taken 5 points from their last five (LWDDL), Ulsan Hyundai FC 7 from theirs (WDWLL). Most recently FC Seoul took a 0-1 defeat at home to Incheon United and Ulsan Hyundai FC a 2-1 win at home to Gangwon FC.
How many goals are expected in FC Seoul vs Ulsan Hyundai FC?
The model's combined scoring line is 3.80 — 2.00 for FC Seoul and 1.80 for Ulsan Hyundai FC. It rates over 2.5 goals at 40%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 48%, so its call is no.