Seoul E-Land FC contra Yongin FC — K League 2

**Seoul E-Land FC 2-2 Yongin FC**

**What set this match apart:** This match was more unusual than 62% of matches. The unusualness was primarily driven by build-up (42%) and attack (35%), with duels and defending contributing less. A defining trait was the lack of one-on-one success, as there were only 5 successful dribbles in the match (2nd percentile of joint volume), yet Yongin FC was clearly ahead with 4 to Seoul E-Land FC's 1 (74th percentile of gaps). Furthermore, both teams were highly active on the flanks, completing 14 accurate crosses (97th percentile of joint volume), with no real difference between them.

**How it played out:** Seoul E-Land FC showed a preference for patient build-up from the back, completing 204 passes in their own half to Yongin FC's 109 (84th percentile of gaps). This translated into a significant territorial advantage, as Seoul E-Land FC made 239 passes in the opponent's half compared to Yongin FC's 65 (92nd percentile of gaps). Despite this, Yongin FC utilized a more direct approach, making 37 accurate long balls to Seoul E-Land FC's 21 (93rd percentile of gaps). In the final third, Seoul E-Land FC was more active, recording 11 shots inside the box to Yongin FC's 5 (81st percentile of gaps) and 7 shots on target to 2 (91st percentile of gaps). However, Yongin FC was clearly ahead in creating clear-cut scoring opportunities, recording 1 big chance to Seoul E-Land FC's 0 (70th percentile of gaps). While few shots from distance were taken in the match (9 in total, 14th percentile of joint volume), Seoul E-Land FC was clearly ahead with 8 to Yongin FC's 1 (95th percentile of gaps).

**Verdict:** The fair probabilities are Seoul E-Land FC win 36%, draw 42%, and Yongin FC win 22%. With the probabilities so close, every outcome was plausible and no result would have been scandalous. The 2-2 draw is a reflection of a wide-open match where Yongin FC had the edge in big chances while Seoul E-Land FC led in shots on target.