Pohang Steelers vs Gwangju Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 May 2025

The Teams Might Struggle to Score Big

We’re delighted to snap up odds of -163 when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 Goals, with the Total Goals market affording us this value proposition. Pohang and Gwangju might fall short of the line.

Steelers Won 3-2 in Teams’ Last Meeting

Pohang Steelers were victorious last time out. They secured a 2-0 home win against Suwon at Steelyard Stadium. Tae-Ha Park's men had five shots on target and 51% possession, with Ho-Jae Lee scoring both of the goals.

Gwangju lost when they were last in action. In a home game at Gwangju World Cup Stadium, they were turned over 1-0 by Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. The Griffins dominated possession with 66% of the ball and recorded six shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Pohang beat Gwangju away when the teams last met. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Gwangju World Cup Stadium. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved five Pohang wins, three Gwangju victories and two draws.

K League 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Pohang Steelers	28	13	5	10	35	36	-1	35:36	44
6	Gwangju	28	10	8	10	28	30	-2	28:30	38

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Pohang have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts. The Steelers have averaged 51.4% possession and 4.8 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.1 goals from 5.1 shots on goal, 9.5 attempts and 5.1 corners.

Top goalscorers Ho-Jae Lee and Oberdan have found the net 5 times, with Sang-Hyeok Cho scoring 2. Chan-Hee Han is the leading assists maker on 2.

Gwangju have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 3.7 shots on goal, 7.7 attempts and 0.9 goals. Jung-Hyo Lee's team average 48.3% possession, 4.2 corners taken and 4.2 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 10.1 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.

Reis is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Hu-Seong Oh on 2, with Tae-Joon Park and two others bagging 1. Kyoung-Rok Choi, Tae-Joon Park and Young-Kyu Ahn have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Pohang Steelers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): In-Jae Hwang (GK), Jeong-Won Eo, Min-Kwang Jeon, Hyeon-Seo Han, Tae-Seok Lee, Juninho Rocha, Dong-Jin Kim, Kwang-Hoon Shin, Jorge Teixeira, Ho-Jae Lee, Sang-Hyeok Cho.

Gwangju confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Kyeong-Min Kim (GK), Sung-Kwon Jo, Jun-Soo Byeon, Si-Woo Jin, Jin-Ho Kim, Jasir Asani, Tae-Joon Park, Kang-Hyeon Lee, Ji-Hoon Jeong, Gabriel Tigrao, Reis.

Pohang Steelers vs Gwangju Prediction & Betting Tips

We can’t pass up the chance to wager Under 2.5 for this K League 1 clash. This bet offers us the chance to take odds of -163 and we think a return could definitely be on the cards.

The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest injuries and suspensions and the form guide also informs our football picks. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Pohang Steelers vs Gwangju league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Pohang games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Pohang games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Pohang games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Gwangju games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Gwangju games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Gwangju games.

Under 2.5 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 61.9% prospect of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

There are bigger odds on the cards if you combine the Under 2.5 Goals selection on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. BTTS No is the other pick that you can include here.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Pohang 1 - 0 Gwangju

Our prediction for the correct score is Pohang to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +525. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -100

The 8.5 Total Corners line has been covered in five straight Pohang Steelers games, while there has been an average of 8.60 corners in the last five matches involving Gwangju. We’re happy to back the -100 when it comes to the teams covering the Total Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Pohang

Total

7.50 4.10 3.40

Home

8.60 4.40 4.20

Away

8.10 4.10 4.00

Gwangju

Total

7.70 4.90 2.80

Home

8.60 4.50 4.10

Away

7.40 4.20 3.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-105

Under 8.5

-133

Pohang Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-138

Gwangju Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-127

X

+525

2

+125

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Pohang Steelers vs Gwangju Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Anticipating a Tight Affair

The bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and Pohang Steelers are +123 to land a K League 1 home victory, while Gwangju are +180 to win on the road. The draw is trading at +215 should you think the clash will end all square.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option.

The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all K League 1 matches and you can back Pohang Steelers at -154 and Gwangju at +105.

Full-Time Result

1

+123

X

+215

2

+180

Half-Time Result

1

+205

X

-102

2

+265

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-313

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-154

2

+105

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-102

2 Hcp +0.25

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-182

Over 2.5

+128

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-106

No

-139

Pohang Steelers vs Gwangju Lineups & Team News

You’ve found the right place for Pohang vs Gwangju team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

We’ve got details of the K League 1 squads so that you know every player on the roster.

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