Gimcheon Sangmu vs Pohang Steelers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

K League 1 Betting Preview: Gimcheon Sangmu vs Pohang Steelers

Gimcheon Sangmu go head-to-head with Pohang Steelers at Gimcheon Stadium, with kick-off set for 02:30 on Saturday 28 February.

We think Gimcheon and Pohang are on course for a low-scoring contest. On this basis, we will visit the Total Goals market where Under 2.5 can be wagered at attractive odds of -149.

Gimcheon Sangmu were beaten 3-0 at Gimcheon Stadium in their last game. This was at home to Daejeon Hana Citizen. Sangmu had the majority of the ball boasting 60% possession and two shots on target.

Pohang Steelers lost their previous K League 1 game. Away from home, they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Gangwon at Chuncheon Songam Leports Town. Tae-Ha Park's side had three shots on goal and enjoyed 60% possession.

The last outing involving Pohang saw them defeated 2-1 when visiting Gamba Osaka in the AFC Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Pohang triumphed in the last encounter between the pair. Landing a 1-0 away victory when playing Gimcheon at Gimcheon Stadium. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in six Gimcheon victories, two draws and two Pohang wins.

K League 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Gimcheon Sangmu	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
11	Pohang Steelers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Gimcheon have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 1.5 goals from 11.5 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. Seung-Jin Ju's team have averaged 55.4% possession and 5.0 corners per game, conceding 1.5 goals and 2.8 corners from 9.4 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Top goalscorer Dong-Gyeong Lee has found the net 5 times, with Ki-Jong Won and Seung-Sub Kim scoring 2 each. The leading assistor is Dong-Gyeong Lee with 4.

Pohang have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, averaging 8.2 attempts, 4.4 shots on goal and 0.6 goals. The Steelers average 47.5% possession, 4.1 corners in their favour and 2.6 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 2.6 shots on goal and 7.1 attempts.

Ho-Jae Lee has scored 4 goals, while Juninho Rocha has 2. Sung-Yueng Ki has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 2.

Gimcheon Sangmu vs Pohang Steelers Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Gimcheon Sangmu vs Pohang Steelers betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, a corners forecast and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

We don’t anticipate that the sides can combine to reach the three-goal mark and that means wagering Under 2.5 Goals. The odds of -149 look easy to back when it comes to a low-scoring K League 1 encounter.

The K League 1 experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our football betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Gimcheon Sangmu vs Pohang Steelers league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Gimcheon games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Gimcheon games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Pohang games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Pohang games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 19 Pohang games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 59.9% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Gimcheon 1 - 1 Pohang

We’re sweet on the prospect of a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +410. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Corners Prediction

Under 8.5 Corners -115

The 8.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in eight straight Pohang Steelers away matches, with four of the past five Gimcheon Sangmu games having the same outcome. For Total Corners, we’re expecting the sides to fall short and you can get odds of -115.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Gimcheon

Total

7.80 5.00 2.80

Home

9.30 5.90 3.40

Away

9.30 4.20 5.10

Pohang

Total

6.70 4.10 2.60

Home

8.50 5.50 3.00

Away

6.30 2.90 3.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-123

Under 8.5

-115

Gimcheon Corners

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-125

Pohang Corners

Over 3.5

-137

Under 3.5

-104

Most Corners

1

-130

X

+600

2

+138

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Gimcheon Sangmu 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.

The bookies have chalked up the draw at +205 on the 1x2 betting, with Gimcheon Sangmu available to bet at odds of +148. Pohang Steelers are +163 to claim victory in this K League 1 encounter.

If you want to side with Gimcheon winning against Pohang, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land +112 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -133 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+148

X

+205

2

+163

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+115

2

+230

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-333

X2

-227

Draw No Bet

1

-127

2

-114

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+112

2 Hcp +0.25

-161

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-149

Over 2.5

+104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-133

No

-111

It’s now been three straight Gimcheon defeats at Gimcheon Stadium. Sangmu have managed five victories and five losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Pohang have managed five losses, four victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Pohang beat Gimcheon 1-0 when the teams last met at Gimcheon Stadium. The previous 6 H2H games at Gimcheon Stadium have led to four Gimcheon victories and two Pohang wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Gimcheon Sangmu Home Stats		5-0-5	3.30	1.90	1.40	7	3	5	5
Pohang Steelers Away Stats		4-1-5	1.90	0.70	1.20	2	8	3	7

• 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

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