Pohang Steelers vs Gimcheon Sangmu Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Aug 2026

Pohang Steelers vs Gimcheon Sangmu Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Gimcheon Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -130

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Gimcheon with a +0.5 goal start at -130 looks like a confident play. The visitors should be able to triumph or draw against Pohang, with this Asian Handicap pick looking an attractive option and we expect the line to be covered.

Explore our full Pohang vs Gimcheon betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Pohang Steelers vs Gimcheon Sangmu Preview

Pohang Steelers square off against Gimcheon Sangmu at Steelyard Stadium, with kick-off set for 06:30 on Saturday 1 August.

Pohang Steelers were beaten 2-0 at Steelyard Stadium in their last game. This defeat at home to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors was their third consecutive loss. The Steelers had most of the ball boasting 58% possession and one shot on target.

Gimcheon Sangmu won their previous game, beating Daejeon Hana Citizen at home. It was a 3-2 win at Gimcheon Stadium. Seung-Jin Ju's team were restricted to 44% possession and had five shots on goal, while Kun-Hee Lee, Yun-Sang Hong and Yi-Seok Kim were all on target.

H2H: Teams Drew 1-1 in Previous H2H Clash

When the teams last went head-to-head, we saw Pohang draw 1-1 away to Gimcheon at Gimcheon Stadium. Gimcheon have landed victory in six of the past 10 H2H games, with Pohang securing two wins along with two draws.

K League 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Pohang Steelers	29	10	7	12	26	33	-7	26:33	37
11	Gimcheon Sangmu	29	4	18	7	28	36	-8	28:36	30

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5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.3 goals from 7.7 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal. Pohang have had 49.7% possession and 4.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.2 goals from 11.1 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal, while earning 4.5 corners.

Top scorer Jakob Tranziska has found the net 3 times, with Wanderson, Ho-Jae Lee, Juninho Rocha and Sang-Hyeok Cho getting 2 goals each. Sung-Yueng Ki, Jakob Tranziska and Wanderson are the leading assists makers with 2.

Gimcheon have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 10.2 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. Sangmu average 53.6% possession, 4.4 corners in their favour and 4.4 corners against, while conceding 1.7 goals from 9.3 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Kun-Hee Lee and Jae-Hyun Go have top scored with 3 goals, while Yun-Sang Hong is next on 1. Look no further than Jae-Min Jeong for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Pohang Steelers confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Sung-Min Hong (GK), Kwang-Hoon Shin, Chan-Yong Park, Ho-Jin Kim, Jeong-Won Eo, Dong-Jin Kim, Sung-Yueng Ki, Wanderson, Jae-Joon An, Sang-Hyeok Cho, Jakob Tranziska.

Gimcheon Sangmu confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Jong-Beom Baek (GK), Tae-Hwan Kim, Jun-Soo Byeon, Jung-Taek Lee, Cheol-Woo Park, Kang-Hyeon Lee, Jae-Hyun Go, Se-Jin Park, Tae-Joon Park, Yun-Sang Hong, Jae-Min Jeong.

Main Match Prediction

We think there’s plenty of mileage when it comes to betting Gimcheon on the Asian Handicap for this K League 1 game. Securing a price of -130 at +0.5 goals looks an attractive wager.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Gimcheon in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Gimcheon in 13 of their last 18 games on the road.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Gimcheon in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pohang in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pohang in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pohang in 12 of their last 18 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pohang in 8 of their last 10 games against Gimcheon.

Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of K League 1 data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 56.5% likelihood of our pick winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pohang 1 - 1 Gimcheon

Our prediction is a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +410. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Corners Prediction

Under 8.5 Corners -100

It has now been four consecutive Pohang Steelers home games where the 8.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. The Total Corners line looks too big and we’re content to go under this number at odds of -100.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Pohang

Total

8.50 3.50 5.00

Home

8.90 5.00 3.90

Away

8.20 3.40 4.80

Gimcheon

Total

10.10 5.80 4.30

Home

8.50 5.40 3.10

Away

9.70 5.30 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-110

Under 8.5

-130

Pohang Corners

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-139

Gimcheon Corners

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-111

Most Corners

1

-133

X

+525

2

+125

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Pohang Steelers vs Gimcheon Sangmu 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 Pohang Steelers betting odds are +117 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this K League 1 encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 46% chance of winning. If you want to wager on the underdog, Gimcheon Sangmu have been priced up at +205.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Pohang are -185, while Gimcheon are alternatively priced at +116.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -127 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+117

X

+210

2

+205

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+105

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-345

12

-357

X2

-179

Draw No Bet

1

-185

2

+116

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-116

2 Hcp +0.25

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-159

Over 2.5

+106

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-127

No

-123

Stats: K League 1 matches only
Pohang have managed four losses, three victories and three draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 0.40 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

Gimcheon are winless in the last four away games. Seung-Jin Ju's team have managed five draws, three losses and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

The most recent Steelyard Stadium meeting saw Gimcheon claim a 2-1 win over Pohang. We’ve seen the past 8 H2H meetings at Steelyard Stadium involve four Gimcheon wins. There have also been two draws and two Pohang victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Pohang Steelers Home Stats		3-1-6	1.20	0.30	0.90	0	10	0	10
Gimcheon Sangmu Away Stats		3-4-3	2.30	1.10	1.20	3	7	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

Pohang Steelers vs Gimcheon Sangmu Lineups & Team News

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