Ulsan HD will host Daegu FC at the Munsu Stadium on Saturday, July 12th, 2025, in what is the only K League 1 match this weekend due to the ongoing EAFF E-1 Football Championships[1]. Ulsan, currently seventh but with two games in hand, see this as a must-win fixture in their bid to climb into the top three. The team is looking to bounce back from a difficult spell, having lost all three of their FIFA Club World Cup matches and being eliminated from the Korea Cup, suffering four consecutive defeats across competitions[3]. Their league form shows only one loss in their last seven, but wins have been hard to come by in recent months[3].
Daegu FC, bottom of the table and 11 points away from safety, continue to struggle under new manager Kim Byung-soo, with no wins from his first five matches in charge[1]. Their last victory came over two months ago, and they’ve collected just two points from their last six league outings[3].
Historically, Ulsan have dominated Daegu in head-to-head encounters, winning their first meeting this season 1-0 thanks to a Kang Sang-woo goal, assisted by Lee Chung-yong. Ulsan have now won five consecutive matches against Daegu and remain unbeaten in twelve straight meetings (10 wins, 2 draws) since December 2021[3]. The overall record heavily favors Ulsan with 36 wins, 15 draws, and only eight losses in this fixture[3]. Another recent stat underscores Daegu’s defensive woes, with their expected goals against (xGA) the highest in the league, though they do rank well in possession won in the final third, interceptions, and successful tackles[3].
Analysts and pundits expect Ulsan to control the game and likely keep a clean sheet, pointing to their superior individual quality and tactical organization despite recent struggles[2]. Daegu’s best hope lies in capitalizing on their opportunistic attack—having attempted 36 shots in their last five matches, even outshooting Ulsan in this period[2]. Both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities, and with Ulsan conceding in six consecutive home matches, some experts predict both teams could score, but a home win remains the favored outcome[5].
Kick-off is set for 19:00 KST, with free streaming available on K League TV and English commentary offered for international audiences[1].