Ulsan Hyundai FC 1-0 FC Seoul: result and AI prediction

Ulsan Hyundai FC – FC Seoul, K League 1, Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM (GMT). Venue: Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium

Ulsan Hyundai FC is #3 in the table (41 pts) and FC Seoul #1 (59 pts). It's a clash between two of the top four. FC Seoul is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. FC Seoul has kept 13 clean sheets in 27 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Ulsan Hyundai FC 1, draws 2, FC Seoul 3. Their last meeting, on July 26, 2026, ended FC Seoul 1-3 Ulsan Hyundai FC.

Ulsan Hyundai FC

Final score1 - 0

FC Seoul

AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 1-0Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Seoul bring the league's strongest form and a formidable away record to Ulsan, where they will try to strengthen their position at the summit. Ulsan have endured a difficult recent spell, but their latest meeting with Seoul showed that they can expose the visitors when the game becomes stretched. The key contrast is Seoul's defensive control against Ulsan's threat through Lee's creativity and Cariello's penalty-box presence. Expect Seoul to control longer phases, with Ulsan looking to make transitions and dead-ball situations count.

Head-to-head analysis

This is a meaningful, closely contested rivalry: Ulsan hold the stronger overall historical record, while recent league meetings have produced wins for both sides and several high-scoring encounters. Ulsan's victory in the latest meeting is particularly relevant because it demonstrates a workable blueprint against Seoul.

Injuries and absences

No confirmed absences have been reported for either side, so neither team is presently expected to alter its preferred structure through necessity. Final team sheets remain important, particularly for Ulsan's creative line and Seoul's defensive unit.

Form (last 5)

Ulsan Hyundai FCLeague position #3 · 41 ptsL W D

FC SeoulLeague position #1 · 59 ptsW W W

Ulsan Hyundai FC vs FC Seoul stats

	Ulsan Hyundai FC	FC Seoul
Played	27	27
Goals scored	41	53
Goals conceded	37	21
Clean sheets	5	13

Last meetings

2026-07-26FC Seoul 1-3 Ulsan Hyundai FC
2026-04-15Ulsan Hyundai FC 1-4 FC Seoul
2025-08-24FC Seoul 3-2 Ulsan Hyundai FC
2025-07-20FC Seoul 1-0 Ulsan Hyundai FC
2025-04-05Ulsan Hyundai FC 0-0 FC Seoul
2024-11-10FC Seoul 1-1 Ulsan Hyundai FC