'1st place' Jeonbuk Hyundai, can they secure another victory this time?

Jeonbuk will face Gangwon FC at Chuncheon Songam Sports Town at 7:30 p.m. on the 13th.

This season, Jeonbuk has not known defeat. They remain unbeaten in their last 13 matches (9 wins, 4 draws). With 35 points (10 wins, 5 draws, 2 losses), they lead ahead of Daejeon Hana Citizen, who has played one more game and has 32 points.

On the other hand, Gangwon (21 points) is staying in 9th place. They are recently on a two-game losing streak in the league.

Attention is on whether Jeon Jin-woo, who performed brilliantly under Hong Myung-bo, can continue his 'winning energy' at his current team Jeonbuk.

Until the international match in June, he scored 11 goals (1 assist) in K League 1, leading the scoring chart. Noticing his 'goal-scorer traits', coach Hong Myung-bo called him up to the national team.

Jeon Jin-woo lived up to expectations. He recorded an assist after coming on as a substitute in his debut international match against Iraq in the 9th match of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup qualifiers. He then induced an own goal through good positioning in the 10th match against Kuwait.

Lee Seung-woo's performance is also of concern. He came on as a substitute in the recent match against Ulsan HD (3-1 victory) and recorded an assist. He contributed to Jeonbuk's insurance goal just before the end.

Jeonbuk's defense is receiving good reviews. They currently have conceded 12 goals, recording the lowest number of goals conceded in the league. They showcase the best balance between offense and defense.

Jeonbuk leads with a record of 22 wins, 12 losses, and 4 draws in their all-time matchup against Gangwon.

However, narrowing it down to recent matches, Gangwon's momentum is stronger. Gangwon is on a 5-game winning streak against Jeonbuk. In their first matchup this season, Gangwon secured a 1-0 victory.

Gangwon, who has become a new nemesis for Jeonbuk, is determined to end their losing streak at home. For a leap into mid-table, they need the recent scoring touch of Gabriel.

On the other hand, Jeonbuk must maintain their overwhelming 1st place by defeating Gangwon and continuing their unbeaten streak.

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