In terms of objective performance, FC Seoul is a favorite.
Seoul is a team with many "plus" elements in the winter transfer market. It has upgraded its power by recruiting Moon Sun-min, Jung Seung-won, and Kim Jin-soo. Existing Lingard, Ki Sung-yueng, Barbarians, Lee Seung-mo, Choi Joon, and Kang Hyun-moo are in good shape. There are few negative factors. In terms of players, they are also among the 토토사이트 best in K League 1. There are concerns that strikers have not been recruited yet, but the squad itself is already strong.
Coach Kim Ki-dong's second year is another positive factor. Seoul ranked fourth last year. This may not be a satisfactory result considering his team's performance, but it is positive that he has advanced to the Final A in five years since 2019. Notably, his stellar performance and results in the second half of this season make him look forward to 2025.
It is safe to say that the "modern family" is dominating the K-League 1 stage. Starting in 2017, Jeonbuk Hyundai has won the title for the fifth consecutive time through 2021. Ulsan HD has maintained the championship position over the past three seasons. 2016 was the last year when other teams other than Hyundai won the championship. No one has been able to overcome the barrier of Hyundai.
Soccer officials say that if this year's trophy does not go to Ulsan and Jeonbuk, the final destination is likely to be Seoul. In fact, many officials in the K League 1 classify Seoul as a favorite. A strong squad is the basis, and it is a natural phenomenon considering the expectation that the completeness of soccer that the coach wanted should be improved.
In fact, K League 1 coaches do not hesitate to pick Seoul as the favorite. "Seoul has also become a team that can challenge the championship by recruiting good players," said Park Tae-ha, coach of Pohang Steelers. "Seoul and Ulsan are the championship contenders," said Lee Jung-hyo, coach of Gwangju FC.