Pohang Steelers vs Daejeon Citizen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Apr 2026
K League 1 Betting Preview: Pohang Steelers vs Daejeon Citizen
Pohang Steelers welcome Daejeon Citizen to Steelyard Stadium, with kick-off set for 03:30 on Saturday 4 April.
We think a value wager could involve betting Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market for the fixture between Pohang and Daejeon. We can secure a price of -164 when it comes to this bet.
Pohang Steelers landed a win when last in action. It was a 1-0 scoreline at home to Gangwon at Steelyard Stadium. The North Gyeongsang club enjoyed 52% possession and had five shots on target, with Ho-Jae Lee netting the winner in the 71st minute.
Daejeon Hana Citizen were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors by a 1-0 scoreline at Daejeon World Cup Stadium. The Purple Crew had three shots on goal and recorded 57% possession.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Daejeon have claimed back-to-back victories over Pohang. As the home side at Daejeon World Cup Stadium, the most recent scoreline was 2-0 which came after a 3-1 away success at Steelyard Stadium. Pohang have landed victory in five of the past 10 H2H games, with Daejeon securing three wins along with two draws.
| K League 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Daejeon Citizen |
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 7 |  Pohang Steelers |
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3:3 | 6 |
Pohang have 2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.4 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts. Tae-Ha Park's side have averaged 48.6% possession and 4.6 corners per game, with the opposition getting 0.6 goals from 3.1 shots on goal, 7.7 attempts and 3.6 corners.
Top goalscorer is Ho-Jae Lee on 2 goals, while Jakob Tranziska and Juninho Rocha have both bagged 1. Hyeon-Seo Han, Jorge Teixeira and Juninho Rocha have racked up the most assists with 1 each.
Daejeon have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 11.4 attempts, 5.3 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. The South Chungcheong team average 53.9% possession, 3.8 corners awarded and 5.8 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 5.2 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts.
Jin-Su Seo has landed 4 goals, Masatoshi Ishida 2, with Diogo and two others scoring 1. Jin-Su Seo has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.
Pohang Steelers vs Daejeon Citizen Prediction & Betting Tips
Get fully prepped for Pohang Steelers vs Daejeon Citizen with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, sharp corners advice and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
Our research tells us that odds of -164 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like a solid wager for this K League 1 clash. This bet has a strong chance of landing a return according to the numbers.
The football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant K League 1 stats to get the full picture.
Key Pohang Steelers vs Daejeon Citizen league stats:
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 62.1% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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1
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An exciting wager could be the game to end in a 1-1 draw at odds of +410. A correct score bet provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.
Corners Prediction
Pohang Steelers have had a corner average of 5.20 in the past 5 games, with Daejeon Citizen averaging 2.40 corners in their last 5 away matches. We think that the value can be found by wagering Pohang to have the most corners and you can get attractive odds of -114.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to follow our same-game multi, try Under 2.5, the match to end all square accompanied by Pohang Steelers racking up the most corners.
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Pohang Steelers vs Daejeon Citizen 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.
If you’re looking to wager Daejeon Hana Citizen to secure victory in the K League 1, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +160. Pohang Steelers are on offer at betting odds of +148 and the draw is +205.
For those wanting some insurance backing Pohang, taking the -0.25 Asian Handicap option means a half stake return if it’s a draw. There’s +112 that they manage to beat Daejeon on this market.
For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -128 on the BTTS market.
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Pohang have five draws, three wins and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 0.70.
Daejeon have not tasted an away defeat in three straight matches. The Purple Crew have managed four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
When the teams previously met at Steelyard Stadium, Daejeon defeated Pohang 3-1. Each team have landed two wins from the previous 5 H2H meetings at Steelyard Stadium, along with one draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pohang Steelers Home Stats |
3-5-2 | 1.50 | 0.80 | 0.70 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 6 | |
| Daejeon Citizen Away Stats |
4-2-4 | 2.80 | 1.50 | 1.30 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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: 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
- K League 1: 13/05 2023 Pohang 3 Daejeon 2
- K League 1: 11/03 2023 Daejeon 0 Pohang 0
Pohang Steelers League Stats
Daejeon Citizen League Stats
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.40 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 0 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.00 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 2.60 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 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 3.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 5.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Pohang Steelers this season are Ho-Jae Lee (2), Jakob Tranziska (1)
- Top Assistors for Pohang Steelers this season are Hyeon-Seo Han (1), Jorge Teixeira (1), Juninho Rocha (1)
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Pohang Steelers vs Daejeon Citizen Lineups & Team News
Don’t miss the latest Pohang vs Daejeon team news before you bet. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the K League 1, along with current injury news.
Previous Pohang Steelers Lineups
Previous Daejeon Citizen Lineups
Pohang Steelers Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Tae-Ha Park
Daejeon Citizen Player Stats & Squad
K League 1 Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Seoul | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | 12 |
| 2 | Ulsan HD | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 10 |
| 3 | Jeonbuk | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:5 | 8 |
| 4 | Daejeon Citizen | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 5 | Bucheon | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 6 | Gwangju | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4:8 | 6 |
| 7 | Pohang Steelers | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3:3 | 6 |
| 8 | Anyang | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:6 | 5 |
| 9 | Gimcheon Sangmu | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 10 | Incheon United | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6:9 | 4 |
| 11 | Gangwon | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 12 | Jeju | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3:7 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pohang Steelers | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2:2 | 5 |
| 2 | Ulsan HD | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 3 | Gwangju | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 4 | FC Seoul | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 5 | Jeonbuk | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 6 | Gimcheon Sangmu | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 7 | Anyang | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 8 | Gangwon | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 9 | Daejeon Citizen | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
| 10 | Bucheon | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
| 11 | Jeju | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:4 | 1 |
| 12 | Incheon United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
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