Daegu FC prepares for Chungbuk Cheongju FC match to boost promotion hopes

Daegu FC is set to resume its pursuit of K League 1 promotion as it prepares to face Chungbuk Cheongju FC in a Round 29 match on the 17th at Daegu IM Bank Park. Currently sitting in 4th place with 46 points, Daegu is aiming to either secure a top-two spot for automatic promotion or maintain a position within the top six to qualify for the promotion playoffs.

With only six matches remaining in the regular season, Daegu trails the second-place team, Suwon FC, by five points. While direct promotion remains a mathematical possibility, the club is also focused on securing a playoff spot. The squad has received a boost with the return of Ko Jae-hyun and Park Se-jin following the completion of their military service.

Daegu will rely on the recent form of players like Decker and captain Cesinha. However, they face a challenging opponent in Chungbuk Cheongju FC, which is currently in 10th place but has gained momentum with a recent three-game winning streak led by Garcia and Vanderlei.