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
Key match information
Incheon United played Daejeon Citizen in K League 1 (South Korea). The match was played on 18 March 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Incheon United: 0-1-2, 0.33 points/match. Daejeon Citizen: 0-3-0, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Incheon United scores 1.33 and concedes 2.00 goals per match. Daejeon Citizen scores 1.00 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.47 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Incheon United 100%, Daejeon Citizen 100%. Over 2.5: Incheon United 67%, Daejeon Citizen 0%. League level: BTTS 88%, Over 2.5 41%.
xG, shots and style
Daejeon Citizen has higher xG: 1.74 vs 1.59. Incheon United: 13.0 shots per match, Daejeon Citizen: 14.7.
Match halves
Incheon United: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.67. Daejeon Citizen: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Incheon United: 31-45+ (2 goals). Daejeon Citizen: 46-60 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
K League 1: 2.47 goals per match, BTTS 88%, Over 2.5 41%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Daejeon Citizen is 203% better for: last-5 form.
0.33 pts / match - Incheon United · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
1.33 goals / match - Incheon United · 1 goals / match - Daejeon Citizen
Daejeon Citizen is 100% better for: goals conceded per match.
2 goals / match - Incheon United · 1 goals / match - Daejeon Citizen
Incheon United scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Daejeon Citizen keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 matches).
Daejeon Citizen scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Incheon United keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Incheon United
Over / Under - Daejeon Citizen
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Incheon United · 0.67 pts / match - Daejeon Citizen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Incheon United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 0%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 1.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Daejeon Citizen - second-half results
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.67 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.67 | 1.67 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Incheon United
Daejeon Citizen
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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.