Jeonbuk Hyundai aims to challenge for the top position with a victory against FC Seoul.

Jeonbuk Hyundai will face FC Seoul on the 21st at Jeonju World Cup Stadium in the Hana Bank K League 1 2025 Round 20.

Jeonbuk is currently in sole possession of the top spot, with 12 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses totaling 41 points. They recorded the only double-digit win points and are on a 15-game unbeaten streak. Seoul is 7th with 6 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses totaling 26 points.

Jeonbuk Hyundai secured a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against Suwon FC on the 17th, achieving an unbeaten streak of 15 games in K League 1 and firmly maintaining their lead in the league.

In particular, Companho, who scored with a header just after returning from injury in the last game, along with Thiago, who showed excellent performance in recent matches, and Lee Seung-woo, are the most threatening players to the opponent.

If Jeonbuk wins in Round 20, they could extend their lead over second-placed Daejeon to more than 10 points. The 'absolute powerhouse' Jeonbuk's dominance is set to begin.

This season, Jeonbuk is showcasing powerful offense while declaring the revival of 'Dakgong (attack without hesitation) football.' Jeonbuk has scored the most goals in the league (33 goals), and they have increased the gap to 8 goals over Daejeon and Gimcheon, who are tied for second in team scoring.

Although Jeonbuk will not have Jeon Jin-woo available for this match, the entire attacking front displayed a fierce performance during the comeback victory over Suwon FC. In particular, Companho, who was substituted in, made a brilliant return by scoring his signature high-flying header.

Jeonbuk's strength this season lies in its deep player pool. Thiago earned the trust of coach Gus Poyet by scoring 4 goals in the 4 games that Companho missed due to injury, and Lee Seung-woo, who initially received fewer opportunities, is gradually increasing his playing time through sharp offensive capabilities, suggesting that the boundary between Jeonbuk's starters and backup players may dissolve as the rounds progress.

Although they conceded 2 goals in the last match, they showcased a completely different performance in the second half. If they continue their explosive offense, they will surely be able to gain an advantageous position in pressuring their opponents.

Jeonbuk's next opponent is FC Seoul. Seoul has also successfully strengthened its attacking lineup by acquiring foreign striker Klimala, who scored against Jeonbuk in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League. Klimala, who came on in the second half of the last match, emphasized that he aims to secure a good result against Jeonbuk.

In their first meeting this season, Jeonbuk won 1-0. There is concentrated interest from K League fans on whether Jeonbuk can achieve a 5-game winning streak in the league and a 2-game winning streak against Seoul, fueled by their recent upward trend.

Meanwhile, Jeonbuk is also aiming to attract a full house for the match today. Kim Sang-su, the publicity team leader for Jeonbuk Hyundai, noted, "As of the morning of the 20th, over 27,000 tickets have been sold, combining reservations and season tickets. While the size of the Seoul cheering squad is a variable, if this trend continues, it is worth expecting another 30,000 attendees." Jeonbuk saw 31,830 spectators fill Jeonju Stadium in their rivalry match against Ulsan HD on the 31st of last month.

Up to now this season, Jeonbuk has played 10 home games, averaging 17,194 spectators per game, ranking 2nd overall.

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