Seoul E-Land FC ضد Gyeongnam FC — K League 2

**Seoul E-Land FC 1-0 Gyeongnam FC**

**What set this match apart:** A fairly ordinary match with a few distinctive traits (58% of matches were more unusual than this one). The unusualness was primarily driven by build-up (31%) and duels (28%). The most striking figures come from the lack of successful dribbles, with only 8 in the match (3rd percentile of joint volume), yet Seoul E-Land FC was clearly ahead with 7 to Gyeongnam FC's 1 (90th percentile of gaps). Furthermore, both sides were extremely active in the air, completing 15 accurate crosses (98th percentile of joint volume) with no real difference between them.

**How it played out:** The game was defined by a high volume of ball circulation and a physical battle in the air. Both teams were patient with their build-up, recording 428 passes in their own half (89th percentile of joint volume) and 330 passes in the opponent's half (81st percentile of joint volume). Seoul E-Land FC won the physical battle, taking 18 aerial duels to Gyeongnam FC's 12 (84th percentile of gaps). Defensively, both sides were under pressure, resulting in 47 clearances (76th percentile of joint volume), with Seoul E-Land FC making 30 to Gyeongnam FC's 17 (88th percentile of gaps). Gyeongnam FC also threw more bodies in front of shots, recording 4 blocked shots to Seoul E-Land FC's 1 (76th percentile of gaps). While few shots on target were recorded in the match, Seoul E-Land FC was clearly ahead with 5 to Gyeongnam FC's 1 (86th percentile of gaps). However, neither side could manufacture clear-cut scoring opportunities, with 0 big chances recorded for both teams (6th percentile of joint volume).

**Verdict:** The performances leaned towards a draw (49%), but the actual result was far from unlikely (39%). The fair probabilities are Seoul E-Land FC win 39%, draw 49%, and Gyeongnam FC win 12%. With Seoul E-Land FC recording 5 shots on target to Gyeongnam FC's 1, the narrow victory was a plausible outcome.