Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Sep 2026
Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers Predictions
Daejeon look like a standout bet when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. There are odds of -118 that the home team overcome Pohang and we’re confident that this is a value play.
Continue reading for our full Daejeon vs Pohang betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers Preview
Daejeon Citizen clash with Pohang Steelers at Daejeon World Cup Stadium, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Saturday 12 September.
Daejeon Hana Citizen were winners in their last league match, beating FC Anyang 3-2 at Daejeon World Cup Stadium to record their fourth straight K League 1 home win. The South Chungcheong outfit had the majority of the ball boasting 61% possession and five shots on target, while Min-Kyu Joo registered two goals and %player2_goals_name% scored the other.
Pohang Steelers hosted Gimcheon Sangmu in their previous game, ending in a 0-0 draw at Steelyard Stadium. Tae-Ha Park's team enjoyed 52% possession and had six shots on goal.
H2H: 2-0 Victory for Steelers in Pair’s Last Battle
Pohang have claimed back-to-back victories over Daejeon. A 2-0 away win at Daejeon World Cup Stadium came after a 1-0 home victory at Steelyard Stadium. The previous 10 H2H meetings have seen Pohang win six times, one draw and three Daejeon triumphs.
| K League 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Daejeon Citizen |
28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 43 | 34 | 9 | 43:34 | 38 |
| 8 |  Pohang Steelers |
28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 24 | 31 | -7 | 24:31 | 36 |
6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.2 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. Daejeon have had 56.3% possession and 5.7 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.4 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts, while being awarded 3.0 corners.
Top goalscorer Min-Kyu Joo has found the net 5 times, with Jae-Hee Jeong and Gustav Ludwigson scoring 4 and 3 respectively. Myung-Jae Lee is the leading assists maker on 5.
Pohang have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, with an average of 10.4 attempts, 3.3 shots on goal and 0.5 goals. The Steelers average 48.2% possession, 3.3 corners in their favour and 5.0 corners against, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 4.5 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts.
Jakob Tranziska has top scored with 2, while Ki-Jong Won, Kento Nishiya and Wanderson are next on 1. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Seo-Woong Hwang, Dong-Jin Kim and Chan-Yong Park who have all made 1.
Main Match Prediction
Daejeon look like a spot of value at -118 when it comes to the latest betting. They should be able to deliver a victory in this K League 1 game based on the information available and we’re feeling confident.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Injuries and suspensions are studied by the team at Sportsgambler.com. Our football predictions also come from studying the latest K League 1 form, with the numbers playing a huge part before the tips are decided.
The betting apps are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
If you’re expecting a win for Daejeon, then consider ways to boost your odds. There are lots of Asian Handicap lines, while you can also combine this pick with the total number of goals.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +450 and it involves Daejeon winning 1-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Corners Prediction
Pohang Steelers have had under 3.5 corners in three consecutive away games, with Daejeon Citizen conceding less than 3.5 corners in their past six home matches. There’s everything to like about the Pohang Team Corners line which looks too big and we’d expect them to go under at -109.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder is compiled of the following: Daejeon Citizen on the Full-Time Result, two or less goals to be scored combined with Pohang Steelers to finish with under 3.5 corners.
We advise a bet builder as it can be a fun approach when betting on a football game. Should a bettor get all selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.
Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Daejeon Hana Citizen are forecasted to have a 54% chance of triumphing in this K League 1 encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -118. For those wanting to back Pohang Steelers, you will find +270 about this outsider.
Daejeon are -118 when it comes to the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as backing them on the 1x2 market. If you instead want to bet on Pohang +0.5 at -122, you also get paid out if it’s a draw.
Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. If you anticipate that a minimum of one side can manage a clean sheet, you might want to take the -128 about Both Teams to Score No.
The best football betting sites cover K League 1 games in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.
Stats: K League 1 matches only
Daejeon have won each of their last four games at Daejeon World Cup Stadium. The South Chungcheong outfit have clocked up four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
Pohang have finished with five losses, four victories and one draw in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
The past meeting at Daejeon World Cup Stadium saw Pohang defeat Daejeon 2-0. The past 6 H2H games at Daejeon World Cup Stadium have involved four Pohang wins, one Daejeon victory and one draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daejeon Citizen Home Stats |
4-3-3 | 2.70 | 1.50 | 1.20 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| Pohang Steelers Away Stats |
4-1-5 | 2.80 | 1.20 | 1.60 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- K League 1: 09/05 2026 Daejeon 0 Pohang 2
- K League 1: 04/04 2026 Pohang 1 Daejeon 0
- K League 1: 26/10 2025 Daejeon 2 Pohang 0
- K League 1: 05/10 2025 Pohang 1 Daejeon 3
- K League 1: 27/05 2025 Daejeon 1 Pohang 3
- K League 1: 15/02 2025 Pohang 0 Daejeon 3
- K League 1: 21/07 2024 Daejeon 1 Pohang 2
- K League 1: 15/06 2024 Pohang 1 Daejeon 1
- K League 1: 07/04 2024 Daejeon 1 Pohang 2
- K League 1: 20/08 2023 Pohang 4 Daejeon 3
Daejeon Citizen League Stats
Pohang Steelers League Stats
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.50 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 3.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 56.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 59.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Daejeon Citizen this season are Jae-Hee Jeong (8), Min-Kyu Joo (7), Jin-Su Seo (5)
- Top Assistors for Daejeon Citizen this season are Myung-Jae Lee (6), Diogo (5), Gustav Ludwigson (4)
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Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers Lineups & Team News
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Previous Daejeon Citizen Lineups
Previous Pohang Steelers Lineups
Daejeon Citizen Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Sun-Hong Hwang
Pohang Steelers Player Stats & Squad
K League 1 Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Seoul | 28 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 53:22 | 59 |
| 2 | Ulsan HD | 28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 42:37 | 44 |
| 3 | Jeonbuk | 28 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 35:24 | 43 |
| 4 | Jeju | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 32:27 | 42 |
| 5 | Gangwon | 27 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 34:25 | 41 |
| 6 | Daejeon Citizen | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 43:34 | 38 |
| 7 | Incheon United | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 34:30 | 37 |
| 8 | Pohang Steelers | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 24:31 | 36 |
| 9 | Anyang | 28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 35:45 | 34 |
| 10 | Bucheon | 28 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 29:36 | 31 |
| 11 | Gimcheon Sangmu | 28 | 4 | 17 | 7 | 26:34 | 29 |
| 12 | Gwangju | 28 | 1 | 10 | 17 | 18:60 | 13 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Seoul | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 22:10 | 26 |
| 2 | Jeonbuk | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 20:13 | 23 |
| 3 | Ulsan HD | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 24:22 | 22 |
| 4 | Jeju | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 18:18 | 22 |
| 5 | Gangwon | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 17:12 | 19 |
| 6 | Incheon United | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 16:15 | 18 |
| 7 | Daejeon Citizen | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17:17 | 17 |
| 8 | Bucheon | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 16:22 | 15 |
| 9 | Anyang | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 15:26 | 14 |
| 10 | Gimcheon Sangmu | 13 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 12:18 | 12 |
| 11 | Pohang Steelers | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4:10 | 12 |
| 12 | Gwangju | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 11:30 | 7 |
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