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South Korean K League 2

Jeonnam DragonsJeonnam DragonsvsCheonan CityCheonan City

Kick-off: Friday, 28 August 2026 at 10:30Venue: Gwangyang Football Stadium

Prediction

Medium confidence
62.2%Draw 18.2%19.7%
Jeonnam DragonsCheonan City
Predicted range
Home 1-3·Away 0-2
most likely 2-1
Expected goals
2.52 : 1.38
Most likely scorelines
2-1
8.9%
3-1
7.5%
1-1
7%

Deeper Projections

Projected total goals
3.9
Both teams to score
68.9%
Total goals distribution
Over/Under 1.590.1%·9.9%
Over/Under 2.574.7%·25.3%
Over/Under 3.554.7%·45.3%
Winning margin
Home +241.3%Home +120.9%Draw18.2%Away +111.5%Away +28.2%

Match Analysis

Jeonnam Dragons Host Cheonan City With Model Leaning Home

Overview

This K League 2 Round 24 fixture sees Jeonnam Dragons welcome Cheonan City to Gwangyang Football Stadium. The model assigns the hosts a 62.2% win probability and projects a 2-1 scoreline. The two sides have never met on record, so this is a matchup without historical reference points.

Home Side Form

Jeonnam come into this match with a recent record of two wins, a draw and two losses from their last five outings, averaging a goal scored and a goal conceded per game. At home over the same stretch they are 2W 1D 2L, with 1.4 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match. Their last fixture was on 2026-08-23, giving them five days' rest.

Away Side Form

Cheonan City have struggled on the road, going winless in their last four away matches with one draw and three losses, conceding 2.25 goals per game while scoring 1.5. Their broader recent form is LDLDL, averaging one goal scored and 1.6 conceded per game. They last played on 2026-08-22, giving them six days' rest.

Head-to-Head Record

There are no prior meetings between these two clubs on record. With no head-to-head data to draw on, the matchup carries no direct historical signal.

Home & Away Splits

At home, Jeonnam have won two of their last five at Gwangyang Football Stadium, with a 40% win rate and a balanced 1.4 goals scored and conceded per game. Cheonan, by contrast, have yet to win away in their last four trips, with a 0% win rate and a defensive average of 2.25 goals conceded. The away side have scored more on the road (1.5 per game) than the home side have managed at home (1.4), but the defensive gap is stark.

Key Factors

The hosts have had five days' rest to the visitors' six, a marginal difference. Neither side's full league table position is available, which keeps the model's confidence at medium. The lack of any head-to-head history adds further uncertainty to the projection.

What the Model Says

The Poisson model gives Jeonnam a 62.2% win probability, with the draw at 18.2% and Cheonan at 19.7%. It projects a 2-1 scoreline from expected goals of 2.52 and 1.38. The total-goals outlook sits at about 3.9, with a 90.1% chance of at least two goals and a 68.9% chance both teams score. The model's confidence is medium; the margin distribution is home-weighted, with a 41.3% chance of a home win by two or more, 20.9% for a one-goal home win, 18.2% for a draw, and a combined 19.7% for an away win.

Verdict

The data points to a home victory, driven by Jeonnam's stronger home record and Cheonan's winless away run. The model's projected 2-1 scoreline and 3.9 total goals suggest an open game, but the away side's scoring rate on the road offers some chance of a closer contest. A drawn match or an away win would require Cheonan's away scoring to hold up while tightening their defensive numbers.

Last updated: 2026-08-28 02:42:45

Jeonnam DragonsJeonnam Dragons
vs
Cheonan CityCheonan City
No top-flight data (newly promoted)
League Standing
No top-flight data (newly promoted)
Attack
Defence
Efficiency
2W 1D 2L
Home · 40%
Home / Away Record
0W 1D 3L
Away · 0%
Recent Form

Head to Head

No recent meetings between these sides

FAQ

Who is predicted to win Jeonnam Dragons vs Cheonan City?
Our model makes Jeonnam Dragons the most likely outcome, at about 6220%.
What is the predicted score for Jeonnam Dragons vs Cheonan City?
The model projects roughly Jeonnam Dragons 2-1 Cheonan City.
When does Jeonnam Dragons vs Cheonan City kick off?
Kick-off is Friday, 28 August 2026 at 10:30, at Gwangyang Football Stadium.

Notes & Limitations

  • Based on current null season
  • One or both sides lack top-flight history. Figures are adjusted from lower-division data and carry reduced confidence.
  • This analysis does not account for injuries, suspensions or confirmed line-ups.
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