Match of the Round
Busan IPark vs. Bucheon FC 1995
The standout fixture this weekend is the clash between Busan IPark and Bucheon FC 1995, a pivotal contest between two sides chasing promotion. Separated by just two points, both teams remain firmly in the playoff mix, and with only a handful of matches left, every point carries significant weight. Busan, unbeaten in recent weeks and boasting one of the league’s most disciplined defences, will aim to stifle Bucheon’s front line led by Rodrigo Bassani. For Bucheon, victory is essential to cement their playoff position and keep pressure on third-placed Jeonnam. Expect a tense, finely balanced encounter where a single moment of quality or unfortunate error could swing the result.
Team of the Round
Gimpo FC
As a team that has been a dark horse in their playoff push, Gimpo emerges as the team to watch in Round 34. Sitting just within the top five, Gimpo have quietly built momentum with a solid unbeaten run of five matches and one defeat in the last fifteen, finding their form at the right end of the season. Their home clash with Seoul E-Land offers a compelling test. The Leopards arrive with confidence on an unbeaten run of their own, led by league assist co-leader Euller. For Gimpo, another win could catapult them into serious playoff contention and extend their late-season surge.
Player of the Round
Leonardo Ruiz, Seongnam
One player to keep an eye out for this weekend is Leonardo Ruiz of Seongnam FC. The Colombian forward continued his fine form with a goal in midweek, taking his tally to 15 for the season, the second-highest in K League 2. With Shin Jae-won suspended, Seongnam will rely even more heavily on Ruiz's movement and finishing to spark their attack. His ability to create and convert chances on his own makes him a constant threat, particularly against defences that allow space in behind. Sitting mid-table yet only three points from a playoff spot, Seongnam need a strong finish to keep their season alive. Ruiz's performance could prove decisive.
K League 2 Round 34 Fixtures
Saturday, 11 October
Gimpo FC vs Seoul E-Land - 14:00
Hwaseong FC vs Chungbuk Cheongju FC - 16:30
Sunday, 12 October
Suwon Samsung Bluewings vs Cheonan City - 14:00
Jeonnam Dragons vs Ansan Greeners - 14:00
Busan IPark vs Bucheon FC 1995 - 14:00
Seongnam FC vs Incheon United - 16:30
Chungnam Asan vs Gyeongnam FC - 16:30
