Match of the Round
Suwon Samsung Bluewings vs. Jeonnam Dragons
The standout match to watch this weekend is Suwon Samsung Bluewings playing host to Jeonnam Dragons. Suwon, sitting second in the table, are still chasing leaders Incheon, despite hopes of catching them becoming increasingly faint, but Suwon do also need to ensure they firm up second-place to guarantee an easier route in the promotion play-offs. Jeonnam, meanwhile, are fourth and looking to strengthen their position in the playoff race. With both teams in strong form and still having everything to play for, this fixture looks set to draw the neutrals' attention. When these teams last met earlier in the season back in July, Suwon came away with a narrow 4-3 victory, although were reduced to ten men in the process. Can Saturday's encounter produce the same excitement?
Team of the Round
Seongnam FC
Following a 1-0 win over Gyeongnam last weekend, the Magpies look to continue their fine form as they play host to Hwaseong FC on Saturday. Seongnam have quietly climbed to sixth place after a solid run and are within touching distance of the playoff spots, making every point crucial in the final four games. Hwaseong, on the other hand, have struggled for results and could be vulnerable after a narrow defeat in the last round. With momentum on their side and home advantage, Seongnam look poised to make a late playoff push, making them one of the most intriguing propositions in Round 36.
Player of the Round
Rodrigo Bassani, Bucheon FC 1995
Rodrigo Bassani of Bucheon FC 1995 is the one to watch this weekend. The Brazilian playmaker scored Bucheon's second last time out in their match against Gyeongnam, continuing his impressive run as one of the league’s most creative and consistent attacking threats, making him central to Bucheon’s promotion push. With his confidence will be high heading into this weekend’s fixture, and with Bucheon still chasing a playoff place, expect him to once again be the spark that drives their attack.
K League 2 Round 36 Fixtures
Saturday, 25th October
Suwon Samsung Bluewings (2nd) Vs. Jeonnam Dragons (2nd) - 14:00 KST
Seongnam FC (6th) Vs. Hwaseong FC (10th) - 14:00 KST
Chungbuk Cheongju (13th) Vs. Bucheon FC 1995 (3rd) - 16:30 KST
Cheonan City (12th) Vs. Ansan Greeners (14th) - 16:30 KST
Busan IPark (7th) Vs. Gimpo FC (8th) - 16:30 KST
Sunday, 26th October
Incheon United (1st) Vs. Gyeongnam FC (11th) - 14:00 KST
Seoul E-Land (5th) Vs. Chungnam Asan (9th) - 16:30 KST
