Match Overview
The upcoming K League 1 fixture between Suwon FC and Daejeon Hana Citizen promises a compelling battle at the Suwon Sports Complex on May 18, 2025, at 19:00 KST. While Suwon FC struggles at the bottom of the table, ranked 12th, Daejeon Hana Citizen sits at the top, leading the league with dominant form. Suwon has only secured 2 wins in 13 games, while Daejeon boasts 8 wins out of 14 matches.
The two teams have faced each other multiple times recently, and Daejeon Hana Citizen holds the psychological advantage, having won the last two head-to-heads.
Team Key Players
Suwon FC:

- Jae-yun Hwang (GK) – Key shot-stopper, though defense around him has been leaky.
- Mohamed Ofkir (LM) – Creative influence on the left, involved in goal attempts.
- Seung-Bae Jung & Yong-Hui Park (STs) – Primary goal threats in their 4-4-2 system.
Daejeon Hana Citizen:

- Min-Kyu Joo (ST) – Top scorer, responsible for decisive goals.
- Hyeon-Uk Kim (RCM) – Midfield engine and tactical orchestrator.
- Chang-Geun Lee (GK) – Reliable last line of defense with clean sheets.
Match Pick
Match Prediction: Daejeon Hana Citizen to win
Daejeon’s form, squad depth, and consistent scoring capacity far outweigh Suwon’s vulnerabilities in defense and lack of goal conversion. Expect a commanding performance from the visitors.