Gwangju vs Pohang Steelers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Aug 2026
Gwangju vs Pohang Steelers Predictions
We can’t resist the chance to back Pohang on the basis that they are -119 to land a win against Gwangju. We’ll back this Full-Time Result wager with optimism based on the available information.
Read our complete Gwangju vs Pohang betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Gwangju vs Pohang Steelers Preview
Gwangju take on Pohang Steelers at Gwangju World Cup Stadium, with kick-off set for 06:30 on Saturday 15 August.
Gwangju played Bucheon on their travels in their last game. It was a 0-0 draw at Bucheon Stadium. The Griffins had most of the ball enjoying 60% possession and two shots on target.
Pohang Steelers have been defeated in five consecutive games. They were recently beaten at home to Ulsan HD by a 2-0 scoreline at Steelyard Stadium. Tae-Ha Park's men had 44% of possession and one shot on goal.
Steelers Won 3-0 When Teams Last Met
Pohang have enjoyed three consecutive victories against Gwangju. Their last clash saw Pohang enjoy a 3-0 away win at Gwangju World Cup Stadium. The previous 10 H2H games have featured six Pohang wins, two draws and two Gwangju victories.
| K League 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Pohang Steelers |
22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 24 | -4 | 20:24 | 28 |
| 12 |  Gwangju |
22 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 47 | -36 | 11:47 | 11 |
5 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.4 goals from 6.2 attempts and 1.7 shots on goal. Gwangju have had 42.1% possession and 3.8 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 11.1 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 6.6 corners.
Top goalscorer is Min-Seo Moon on 2 goals, while Ji-Hoon Jeong and John Iredale have both bagged 1. Min-Seo Moon, John Iredale and Ji-Hoon Jeong are the leading assists makers with 1.
Pohang have 4 victories and 6 defeats, with an average of 1.1 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts. The Steelers have averaged 48.0% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 3.9 corners against, while conceding 1.4 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts.
Jakob Tranziska has top scored with 3, while Wanderson, Ho-Jae Lee and Juninho Rocha are next on 2. Jakob Tranziska, Wanderson and Dong-Jin Kim have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
We have good reason to back Pohang, especially based on the appealing price of -119. When it comes to this K League 1 encounter, we think the away team should have too much.
Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key K League 1 data is helpful.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
The betting apps are estimating that there is a 54.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Pohang are available to back at +400 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.
Corners Prediction
It has been seven consecutive Gwangju matches involving the 8.5 Total Corners line being covered, with three straight Pohang Steelers away games seeing the same thing happen. If you concur with our viewpoint that the Total Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of -104 that this outcome happens.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi is compiled of the following: Pohang Steelers to claim a victory, no more than two goals to be registered and over 8.5 corners to be awarded.
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Gwangju 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.
With an approximate 54% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -119 betting odds for Pohang Steelers triumphing in this K League 1 encounter. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +300 for Gwangju.
Pohang are -119 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 Gwangju +0.5 at -120, you also get paid out if it’s 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 you’re expecting at least one team to keep a clean sheet, you might be interested in the -159 about Both Teams to Score No.
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Stats: K League 1 matches only
Gwangju have not triumphed at Gwangju World Cup Stadium in ten straight matches. The Griffins have managed six losses and four draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 0.50 goals per game and conceding 1.90.
Pohang have five wins, four losses and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
When the teams previously met at Gwangju World Cup Stadium, Pohang defeated Gwangju 3-0. The previous 9 H2H matches at Gwangju World Cup Stadium have seen Pohang win six times, one draw and two Gwangju triumphs.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwangju Home Stats |
0-4-6 | 2.40 | 0.50 | 1.90 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
| Pohang Steelers Away Stats |
5-1-4 | 2.80 | 1.50 | 1.30 | 5 | 5 | 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: 11/07 2026 Gwangju 0 Pohang 3
- K League 1: 22/04 2026 Pohang 1 Gwangju 0
- K League 1: 10/08 2025 Pohang 1 Gwangju 0
- K League 1: 18/05 2025 Pohang 0 Gwangju 1
- K League 1: 22/03 2025 Gwangju 2 Pohang 3
- K League 1: 13/09 2024 Gwangju 2 Pohang 1
- K League 1: 28/05 2024 Gwangju 0 Pohang 1
- K League 1: 17/03 2024 Pohang 1 Gwangju 0
- K League 1: 03/12 2023 Gwangju 0 Pohang 0
- K League 1: 13/08 2023 Pohang 1 Gwangju 1
Gwangju League Stats
Pohang Steelers League Stats
- 5 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.50 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 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 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 6.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home 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 home matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 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 42.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Gwangju this season are Min-Seo Moon (4), Chang-Moo Sin (3), Holmbert Aron Fridjonsson (1)
- Top Assistors for Gwangju this season are Holmbert Aron Fridjonsson (2), Ji-Hoon Jeong (1), John Iredale (1)
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Gwangju vs Pohang Steelers Lineups & Team News
The Gwangju vs Pohang team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed K League 1 lineups along with the latest injury developments.
Previous Gwangju Lineups
Previous Pohang Steelers Lineups
Gwangju Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Jeong-Kyu Lee
Pohang Steelers Player Stats & Squad
K League 1 Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Seoul | 22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 35:17 | 44 |
| 2 | Ulsan HD | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 35:30 | 37 |
| 3 | Jeonbuk | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 28:19 | 34 |
| 4 | Gangwon | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 25:17 | 32 |
| 5 | Jeju | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 25:24 | 31 |
| 6 | Anyang | 22 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 30:28 | 30 |
| 7 | Incheon United | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 28:24 | 29 |
| 8 | Pohang Steelers | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 20:24 | 28 |
| 9 | Daejeon Citizen | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27:24 | 26 |
| 10 | Gimcheon Sangmu | 22 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 22:28 | 24 |
| 11 | Bucheon | 22 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 21:25 | 24 |
| 12 | Gwangju | 22 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 11:47 | 11 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Seoul | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16:8 | 17 |
| 2 | Jeonbuk | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17:13 | 17 |
| 3 | Gangwon | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14:9 | 16 |
| 4 | Ulsan HD | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 18:18 | 16 |
| 5 | Jeju | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 12:15 | 14 |
| 6 | Incheon United | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 12:12 | 13 |
| 7 | Anyang | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 13:15 | 11 |
| 8 | Pohang Steelers | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4:10 | 11 |
| 9 | Gimcheon Sangmu | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 10:16 | 10 |
| 10 | Daejeon Citizen | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 9:14 | 8 |
| 11 | Bucheon | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 9:14 | 8 |
| 12 | Gwangju | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 8:21 | 7 |
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