Daegu FC — Jeju United : Match Preview and Prediction for August 23,2025

Daegu FC: Deep in Crisis

Let’s be direct. Daegu FC is a team in a profound crisis. The facts speak for themselves: 15 league matches without a win. Fifteen! This isn’t merely a slump; it’s a systemic collapse. The team is firmly rooted at the bottom of the table, in twelfth place, having accumulated a meager 15 points.

Managerial Change Yields No Improvement

The managerial change to Kim Byung-soo has yielded absolutely nothing. Under his leadership, the team has yet to secure a single victory. Their previous encounter against league leaders Jeonbuk Motors resulted in a crushing 0-3 defeat, where Daegu were outplayed in every aspect, allowing seven shots on target against their goal.

Individual Brilliance vs. Team Struggles

Yes, they have Cesinha, who was recognized for scoring July’s Goal of the Month. However, individual accolades from a month ago don’t win matches. One player cannot carry an entire team, especially when the defense is crumbling, having conceded 50 goals in 26 games – the worst record in the league. The statistics are relentless: Daegu FC has lost in 10 of their last 14 outings.

Jeju United: A Different Narrative

Jeju United might also be struggling, with a streak of three matches without a win, but their situation is framed within a completely different context. Firstly, the team occupies the 10th spot in the standings with 30 points, which is twice as many as Daegu. Secondly, and crucially, Jeju has received a significant boost right before this match.

Key Player Return: Kim Jun-ha

Young forward Kim Jun-ha, who received a red card in the previous round against Gangwon, has been acquitted. His suspension has been overturned, and he is ready to take the field. And now, pay attention: there’s a clear pattern this season. If Kim Jun-ha scores, Jeju United wins with a clean sheet. All three of his goals this season have been winning goals, and the team conceded none in those matches.

Resilient Defense and Strategic Advantage

In their last match against Gangwon, Jeju, playing part of the game with ten men due to Kim’s earlier dismissal, managed to secure a goalless draw. This demonstrates their character and organized defense, led by Song Ju-hun, who was named the club’s best player in July. Against Daegu’s 50 conceded goals, Jeju’s 33 goals against look considerably more solid.