Gimcheon Sangmu 1-2 Ulsan HD: Result and Lineups, 5 May 2026

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Seoul	31	20	5	6	+32	65
2	Ulsan HD	31	14	5	12	+4	47
3	Gangwon	31	11	13	7	+10	46
4	Jeju SK	31	12	10	9	+5	46
5	Jeonbuk	31	11	11	9	+9	44
6	Daejeon	31	11	10	10	+10	43
7	Incheon	31	11	9	11	+6	42
8	Anyang	31	10	11	10	-8	41
9	Pohang	31	11	7	13	-9	40
10	Gimcheon Sangmu	31	5	18	8	-7	33

Player	Min	G	A	Sh	On	Tkl	Y
Cheol-Woo Park	692	0	0	2	-	13	2
Tae-joon Park	648	1	0	2	1	16	1
Jae-Hyeon Go	577	3	1	12	7	10	1
Se-Jin Park	400	0	0	2	1	6	1
Soo-Bin Lee	357	0	0	4	3	3	0
Yun-Sang Hong	315	0	0	3	-	3	0
Joo-Chan Kim	278	1	0	7	3	2	0
Sang-Heon Lee	216	0	0	1	-	-	1
Jun-Soo Byeon	211	1	0	1	1	1	2
Hyun-Woo Kim	184	0	0	2	2	4	2
Dug-Keun Lim	184	0	0	1	-	4	1
In-Gyun Kim	119	0	0	3	2	-	1
Kang-Hyun Lee	119	0	0	4	1	2	1
Jae-Min Jung	115	0	1	2	2	1	0
Kyeong-Hyeon Min	75	0	0	-	-	7	0

Final Result

GimcheonSangmu

1 : 2

[0-1]

UlsanHD

75'G. LeeLee Sang-Heon
90+6'G. Lee

40'MarcaoKang Sang-Woo
62'Yago CarielloSeo Myung-Guan

50%Possession50%

2Shots on Target2

7Corners3

Yellow Cards

0

Match details

Substitutions

9'Lee Gyu-Seong↔D. BojanicUlsan HD
46'Lee Sang-Heon↔Kim Joo-ChanGimcheon Sangmu
59'T. Park↔K. LeeGimcheon Sangmu
59'Kim In-Gyun↔Park Se-JinGimcheon Sangmu
60'Yago Cariello↔MarcaoUlsan HD
78'H. Lee↔Lee Dong-GyeongUlsan HD
78'Kim Young-Gwon↔M. TrojakUlsan HD
78'B. Michel↔Kang Sang-WooUlsan HD
82'Byeon Jun-Soo↔Lee Jung-TaekGimcheon Sangmu
85'Kim Tae-Hwan↔Hong Si-HooGimcheon Sangmu

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Our Prediction

The predictive model favors an Ulsan HD victory with a 58% probability. An expected scoreline of 1-2 or 0-2 is likely. There is a high probability of Ulsan scoring in the second half (80%).

Top scorelines1-20-2

Match Facts

Competition: K-League
Date: Tue 5 May
Kick-off: 08:30
Stadium: Gimcheon Stadium, Gimcheon
Capacity: 32,000
Table Position: Gimcheon Sangmu 10 · Ulsan HD 2

Match Preview

In this high-stakes K-League clash, the military side Gimcheon Sangmu faces the reigning champions, Ulsan HD. Gimcheon is known for their physicality and high-intensity running, which they use to disrupt the rhythm of technically superior opponents. Ulsan HD, however, represents the pinnacle of technical execution in the league, characterized by intricate passing and excellent positional awareness. Statistics show Ulsan leading the league in possession and chances created from open play. Gimcheon's strategy will likely involve a mid-block aimed at forcing Ulsan wide, then utilizing their speed for quick counter-attacks. The match serves as a classic battle between physical endurance and technical precision, with the first half likely being a feeling-out process dominated by Ulsan's possession.

Ulsan HD is the heavy favorite, but Gimcheon's unique status and physical style often make them a difficult obstacle for the league's top teams.

Ulsan HD has scored in every match this season.Gimcheon Sangmu averages 4.2 interceptions per game in the midfield.Over 2.5 goals have occurred in 70% of Ulsan's away games.Gimcheon has a 30% clean sheet ratio at home.

Gimcheon Sangmu's defensive resilience is their core strength, with a high number of blocks and clearances per match. Their attacking threat is often limited but highly efficient when they manage to break. Ulsan HD possesses a wealth of talent, with their expected goals (xG) consistently exceeding 1.8 per game. Ulsan's ability to rotate players without losing tactical cohesion is a major advantage. However, Ulsan has occasionally been vulnerable to pacey attackers on the break, which is exactly how Gimcheon will look to exploit them. The key will be whether Ulsan's midfield can control the transitions and prevent Gimcheon from finding their fast-paced rhythm in the final third.

High-Efficiency Tactical Setup: Ulsan's 4-3-3 maximizes width. Defensive Vulnerability Insight: Gimcheon's full-backs struggle with 2-v-1 situations. High-Impact Substitution Patterns: Ulsan's late-game attacking subs are league-leading in impact.

Form and Head to Head

Gimcheon Sangmu

LWDDD

Ulsan HD

LLWWD

Ulsan HD has a dominant record in this matchup, rarely dropping points against Gimcheon. Their technical superiority usually tells over the course of 90 minutes, especially in the second half.

Key Stats

Expected Goals (xG): 1.10 vs 1.95Goals Per Match: 1.2 vs 2.1Shots Per Game: 10.2 vs 15.8

Cards and Corners

StatGimcheon SangmuUlsan HD

Yellow Cards

3

1

Red Cards

0

Corners

4

7

Expect a physical game from Gimcheon, resulting in at least 3 yellow cards for the home side. Corners are projected to be high, around 11 total, driven by Ulsan's pressure.

Verdict

Ulsan's tactical class and superior depth should eventually break Gimcheon's resistance. While the hosts will make it a physical battle, Ulsan's quality is expected to prevail. Key takeaway: Ulsan's offensive volume.