CHANGWON, South Korea (Interstat) — A crucial K3 League match is set for Saturday as Changwon City hosts league-leading Busan Transport in a clash of South Korean football rivals.

Busan Transport (21-12-2) enters the match atop the league table, boasting the competition’s best record. The visitors are riding high after a decisive 3-0 victory over Chuncheon last Sunday. However, their form has been inconsistent, having lost three of their last five league matches prior to that win.

Changwon City (14-11-2), sitting mid-table, will look to leverage its home-field advantage. The team is coming off a 2-1 win against Yeoju Citizen on Oct. 26 and has lost only once in its last five outings.

The season’s previous encounter favors Busan Transport, which secured a 2-1 home victory over Changwon City on June 28.

Despite Busan’s superior record, a projection from Interstat’s game simulator anticipates a tightly contested affair, predicting a 1-1 draw. The matchup will test Busan Transport’s potent attack against a Changwon City side that has found a recent rhythm.