K League 1 Showdown: Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus Faces Daegu KOGAS Pegasus in a Clash of Titans – Can Ulsan Break Their Home Curse Against Daegu?

Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus have had a tough season, currently 8th in the league with a 9-18 record. Their home form is particularly concerning, with a dismal 2-11 record and a mere 15.4% win rate. They are on a 7-game home losing streak. Their offensive and defensive capabilities are lacking, averaging 72.5 points scored and 77.6 points conceded, resulting in a net negative of 5.1 points. In their last 10 games, they have only managed 3 wins and 7 losses, with a low field goal percentage of 40.6% and a three-point percentage of just 30.2%. Interestingly, Ulsan's away performance is better than their home record (50% away win rate), raising questions about their ability to break the losing streak at home. Historically, Ulsan has a clear advantage over Daegu KOGAS Pegasus, winning 7 of their last 10 encounters. However, their current home form presents a stark contrast to their past performance. Daegu KOGAS Pegasus' season has been even more disappointing, holding a 8-19 record and sitting in 10th place, with a 25% away win rate (3-9). They're in poor form, with 3 wins and 7 losses in their last 10 games and are on a 2-game losing streak. While Daegu's first-half performance has been decent (55.6% half-time win rate), their overall offensive efficiency is low, averaging 73.9 points, with a field goal percentage of 41.9%. Despite their unfavorable recent head-to-head record, Daegu has lost by small margins in several recent matches. Data analysts have set a lower than average value for Daegu to win, and the total score is set around 149.5 points, which is at odds with the team's total score history (124-179 points). Daegu's offensive output can fluctuate during away games, but their consistency is lacking. Given Ulsan's home struggles, the data does not provide much support for the away team, suggesting a deadlock where neither team has a clear advantage.