Match Background
At 18:30 UTC on August 19, 2026, the Korean FA Cup will feature a key clash as FC Anyang host Jeju SK at home. This is another meeting between the two sides in the cup this season, having already faced each other twice in the league, with each winning at home, showing how closely matched and competitive they are. The cup is a single-elimination format, and the winner of this match will advance to the next round, so both teams will give their all to settle the tie within regular time.
From historical encounters, the two teams have a deep rivalry. In the K League 1 match on May 17, 2026, Jeju SK lost 1-2 at home to FC Anyang, with a halftime score of 0-1, and Jeju SK led corners 5-2. In the K League 1 match on March 8, 2026, FC Anyang won 2-1 at home against Jeju SK, with a halftime score of 0-0 and corners 5-4. Looking further back, on November 8, 2025, Jeju SK lost 1-2 at home to FC Anyang, halftime 0-1, corners 13-7; on September 14, 2025, FC Anyang won 2-1 at home against Jeju SK, halftime 1-1, corners 7-3; on July 19, 2025, Jeju SK won 2-0 at home against FC Anyang, halftime 0-0, corners 3-4; on April 26, 2025, FC Anyang won 2-1 at home again against Jeju SK, halftime 1-0, corners 6-6. These data show that when these two teams meet, goals are usually plentiful, and home advantage is significant. Additionally, in the Korean FA Cup match on April 27, 2022, Jeju SK drew 0-0 at home with FC Anyang, halftime 0-0, corners 12-1, indicating that cup meetings may be more cautious.
Team Information
FC Anyang currently competes in the K League 1, with a generally steady style, and they often show greater strength when playing at home. From historical encounters, FC Anyang have a psychological edge when hosting Jeju SK, having won their recent home meetings. Offensively, they rely on quick counter-attacks and wing play, while defensively they emphasize collective coordination. From recent technical statistics, FC Anyang average 0.7 goals scored, 2.3 conceded, 11.3 shots against, 3.3 corners, 1 yellow card, 12.3 fouls, and 54.7% possession in their last 3 matches; in their last 5 matches, they average 1.4 goals scored, 1.8 conceded, 12 shots against, 2.8 corners, 1.2 yellow cards, 12 fouls, and 50.2% possession; in their last 10 matches, they average 1.6 goals scored, 1.6 conceded, 13.9 shots against, 2.8 corners, 1.6 yellow cards, 12.2 fouls, and 47.1% possession. It is evident that FC Anyang's attacking efficiency has declined recently, with more goals conceded, but possession remains decent.
Jeju SK are also a K League 1 team, with respectable away form, but their recent form has been inconsistent. Jeju SK have individual quality in attack, able to threaten through set pieces and long-range shots, but defensively they occasionally show gaps when facing quick counter-attacks. From technical statistics, Jeju SK average 2 goals scored, 1 conceded, 20.3 shots against, 2 corners, 2 yellow cards, 8.7 fouls, and 38.3% possession in their last 3 matches; in their last 5 matches, they average 2.2 goals scored, 1.6 conceded, 18 shots against, 3.8 corners, 2 yellow cards, 9.8 fouls, and 45.2% possession; in their last 10 matches, they average 1.7 goals scored, 1.2 conceded, 13.3 shots against, 4.7 corners, 1.5 yellow cards, 8.7 fouls, and 49.9% possession. Jeju SK have been scoring well recently, but they face many shots and have lower possession, likely relying more on counter-attacks and set pieces.
Recent Form
From recent results, FC Anyang lost 1-2 at home to Daejeon Hana Citizen in their latest league match, trailing 0-2 at halftime, with corners 5-6. This defeat exposed some defensive issues, especially in dealing with quick counter-attacks, leading to positional lapses. Previously, FC Anyang lost 1-3 away to Ulsan HD, halftime 0-0, corners 1-2; won 3-1 away to Chungbuk Cheongju in the Korean FA Cup, halftime 2-0, corners 2-6; won 2-1 at home against Gangwon FC, halftime 2-0, corners 2-10; won 3-2 away to Bucheon FC, halftime 1-1, corners 5-3; drew 1-1 at home with Gwangju FC, halftime 0-0, corners 3-7; won 1-0 away to Incheon United, halftime 1-0, corners 3-5; lost 2-3 at home to Pohang Steelers, halftime 1-1, corners 1-2; won 2-1 away to Jeju SK, halftime 1-0, corners 2-5; drew 2-2 at home with Gimcheon Sangmu, halftime 1-0, corners 1-3. It is clear that FC Anyang's recent form has been inconsistent, but their away performances have been relatively better, while they have dropped points at home.
Jeju SK won 3-1 away to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in their latest league match, leading 1-0 at halftime, with corners 3-11. Previously, Jeju SK lost 1-2 at home to Bayern Munich in a friendly, halftime 1-2, corners 2-7; drew 3-3 at home with Incheon United, halftime 2-2, corners 5-5; drew 2-2 at home with Hwaseong FC in the Korean FA Cup, halftime 0-2, corners 8-6; won 2-1 away to Gwangju FC, halftime 1-1, corners 11-4; drew 1-1 at home with Gangwon FC, halftime 1-1, corners 5-2; won 2-1 at home against Pohang Steelers, halftime 0-1, corners 4-7; drew 0-0 at home with Daejeon Hana Citizen, halftime 0-0, corners 7-9; drew 1-1 away to Gimcheon Sangmu, halftime 0-0, corners 1-3; lost 1-2 at home to FC Anyang, halftime 0-1, corners 5-2. Jeju SK have been in good form recently, especially strong away from home, but defensive concerns remain.
Lineup Information
Regarding lineup information for this match, neither team has announced their starting XI yet. Based on historical encounters and recent matches, FC Anyang may use their common 4-3-3 formation, with pacey forwards leading the line, and midfielders focusing on interceptions and quick distribution. Jeju SK may adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation, emphasizing midfield control, with wingers possessing strong dribbling ability. Neither team has any major injury or suspension reports, but the official starting lineups will be announced before the match. It is worth noting that cup matches may see rotation to cope with a congested schedule, which could affect the balance of power.
Betting Trends
From the odds data, the initial handicap for this match is set at 0, with home team odds at 1.01 and away team odds at 0.75. The current handicap remains unchanged, indicating that the market views this as a balanced contest. The initial over/under line is 2.25 goals, with over odds at 0.84 and under odds at 0.92. The current over/under line remains at 2.25, but the over odds have dropped to 0.77 while the under odds have risen to 0.99, suggesting a slight shift towards expecting fewer goals. In the 1X2 market, the initial odds are home 2.7, draw 3.3, and away 2.35, with no changes in the current odds. This implies that the away team is slightly favored to win, but the home team is not far behind. For the halftime handicap, the line is also 0, with home odds at 0.98 and away odds at 0.78. The halftime over/under line is set at 1 goal, with over odds at 1.02 and under odds at 0.74. The halftime 1X2 odds are home 3.35, draw 2.04, and away 3.05, indicating that a draw at halftime is considered the most likely outcome. These odds suggest that the match could be tight, with both teams having chances, and the possibility of a low-scoring affair in the first half.
Additional Insights
Looking at the goal probability distribution, FC Anyang have scored 14 goals in the 1-15 minute period, 10 in the 16-30, 19 in the 31-45, 16 in the 46-60, 14 in the 61-75, and 25 in the 76-90. They have conceded 17 goals in the 1-15, 9 in the 16-30, 10 in the 31-45, 12 in the 46-60, 23 in the 61-75, and 26 in the 76-90. This shows that FC Anyang tend to concede more goals in the later stages of the match, particularly after the 60th minute, which could be a vulnerability. On the other hand, Jeju SK have scored 9 goals in the 1-15, 13 in the 16-30, 14 in the 31-45, 14 in the 46-60, 14 in the 61-75, and 31 in the 76-90. They have conceded 6 goals in the 1-15, 8 in the 16-30, 24 in the 31-45, 22 in the 46-60, 16 in the 61-75, and 19 in the 76-90. Jeju SK are particularly strong in the final 15 minutes of the match, scoring 31 goals, which is their highest-scoring period. This suggests that Jeju SK have a tendency to score late goals, which could be crucial in a cup tie.
Furthermore, the historical head-to-head data shows that in the last 10 meetings between the two teams, there have been a total of 31 goals scored, averaging 3.1 goals per match. This indicates that matches between FC Anyang and Jeju SK tend to be high-scoring. However, in the cup meeting in 2022, the match ended 0-0, showing that cup matches can be more cautious. The home team has won 5 of the last 6 meetings, with the away team winning only once, which highlights the importance of home advantage in this fixture.
Considering the recent form, FC Anyang have won 4 of their last 10 matches, drawn 2, and lost 4, with a goal difference of 16 scored and 16 conceded. Jeju SK have won 4, drawn 4, and lost 2 in their last 10 matches, with a goal difference of 17 scored and 12 conceded. Jeju SK have been more consistent, but FC Anyang have the home advantage and a strong record against Jeju SK at home.
In terms of discipline, FC Anyang average 1.6 yellow cards per match in their last 10, while Jeju SK average 1.5. Both teams have similar disciplinary records, so it is unlikely that red cards will play a major role in this match.
Overall, this match is expected to be closely contested, with both teams having their strengths and weaknesses. FC Anyang will look to use their home advantage and quick counter-attacks to break down Jeju SK, while Jeju SK will rely on their set-piece quality and late scoring ability. The odds suggest a slight edge for Jeju SK, but the home team's historical dominance in this fixture cannot be ignored. The total goals line of 2.25 indicates that a moderate-scoring match is expected, but given the historical trend of high-scoring encounters, there is potential for over 2.5 goals. However, the cup context and the cautious nature of cup matches could lead to a tighter game. Ultimately, this match is too close to call, and it may come down to which team can capitalize on their chances and manage the pressure of a knockout tie.
Final Recommendation
- 1X2: Jeju SK FC win
- Score: 1-2,1-3
- Handicap: Jeju SK FC 0
- Total: Over 2.25
