Incheon United vs Daejeon Citizen: match statistics
Daejeon Citizen are displaying significantly better form than Incheon United, as evidenced by their unbeaten run in the last five matches (1W-4D-0L) and higher PPG (1.4 vs 0.2). Incheon United are in terrible form, sitting in 12th place in the table with zero home wins and a 100% points loss in home matches. The visitors dominate in terms of possession (69% vs 55%) and generate a higher average xG away from home (1.54 vs the hosts' 1.02 at home), indicating their offensive superiority. Although Daejeon have a tendency to draw away from home (100% Draw%), their solid defense and better form make them the favorites in this match. Considering all factors, the most likely outcome is a favorable result for the visitors, although a draw also remains a realistic option.
Incheon United vs Daejeon Citizen: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Incheon United played against Daejeon Citizen in K League 1 (South Korea). The game was played on March 18, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Incheon United has 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.33 points per game. Daejeon Citizen has 0 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Incheon United scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 2.00. Daejeon Citizen scores 1.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.47 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Incheon United's games and 100% of Daejeon Citizen's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 0%, compared with league averages of 88% for BTTS and 41% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Daejeon Citizen has the higher season xG average, 1.74 to 1.59 per game. Incheon United takes 13.0 shots per game, while Daejeon Citizen takes 14.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Incheon United leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Daejeon Citizen leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Incheon United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For Daejeon Citizen, it is minutes 46-60 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
K League 1 games average 2.47 goals. Both teams score in 88% of games, and 41% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Daejeon Citizen are displaying significantly better form than Incheon United, as evidenced by their unbeaten run in the last five matches (1W-4D-0L) and higher PPG (1.4 vs 0.2). Incheon United are in terrible form, sitting in 12th place in the table with zero home wins and a 100% points loss in home matches. The visitors dominate in terms of possession (69% vs 55%) and generate a higher average xG away from home (1.54 vs the hosts' 1.02 at home), indicating their offensive superiority. Although Daejeon have a tendency to draw away from home (100% Draw%), their solid defense and better form make them the favorites in this match. Considering all factors, the most likely outcome is a favorable result for the visitors, although a draw also remains a realistic option.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Incheon United | Daejeon Citizen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.25 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Daejeon Citizen is 203% better for: last-5 form.
0.33 pts / game - Incheon United · 1 pts / game - Daejeon Citizen
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Incheon United is 33% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Incheon United · 1 goals / game - Daejeon Citizen
Daejeon Citizen is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Incheon United · 1 goals / game - Daejeon Citizen
Incheon United scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Daejeon Citizen keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).
Daejeon Citizen scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Incheon United keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Incheon United
Over / Under - Daejeon Citizen
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Incheon United is 149% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Incheon United · 0.67 pts / game - Daejeon Citizen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Incheon United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Daejeon Citizen - second-half results
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.67 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 67% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 0% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.67 | 1.67 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| 1 goal | 33% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 33% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Incheon United
Daejeon Citizen
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (K League 1).
Teams vs league
| Incheon United | Liga | Daejeon Citizen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.33 | 2.47 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 88% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 41% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 12% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 47% | ▼ 33% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 82% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Incheon United vs Daejeon Citizen?
The K League 1 match finished Incheon United 1:3 Daejeon Citizen. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Incheon United vs Daejeon Citizen?
Incheon United score 1.33 goals per game on average and Daejeon Citizen 1.00. The K League 1 average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 41% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Incheon United's matches and 100% of Daejeon Citizen's.
What form are Incheon United and Daejeon Citizen in?
Over the last 5 games Incheon United have a 0-1-2 record (0.33 points per game) and Daejeon Citizen 0-3-0 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Incheon United vs Daejeon Citizen?
The statistical background for Incheon United vs Daejeon Citizen — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.