Pohang Steelers vs Gwangju Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 Aug 2025

K League 1 Betting Preview: Pohang Steelers vs Gwangju

Pohang Steelers host Gwangju in this South Korean K League 1 match at Steelyard Stadium, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Sunday 10 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

If you agree with our view that Gwangju can perform well against Pohang, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at -121. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.

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Pohang Steelers have suffered back-to-back K League 1 home defeats. In their last league game, they beat Daegu 1-0 on the road at DGB Daegu Bank Park. Tae-Ha Park's side had most of the ball recording 57% possession and six shots on target, with Ho-Jae Lee netting in the 68th minute.

Gwangju lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors by a 2-1 scoreline at Gwangju World Cup Stadium. The Griffins had four shots on goal and boasted 70% possession, while Seung-Un Ha was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Steelyard Stadium, with Gwangju claiming the away win. Beating Pohang by a 1-0 scoreline. There have been four wins apiece and two draws in the past 10 H2H meetings.

Pohang have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts. The Steelers have averaged 52.9% possession and 4.1 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.7 goals from 5.2 shots on goal, 10.6 attempts and 3.4 corners.

Ho-Jae Lee leads the way with 4 goals, with Jorge Teixeira and In-Sung Kim scoring 3 each. Tae-Seok Lee, In-Sung Kim and Jorge Teixeira are the leading assists makers with 2.

Gwangju have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 9.2 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 54.7% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 2.8 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 7.8 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Jasir Asani is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, while Seung-Un Ha, Chang-Moo Sin, In-Hyeok Park and Ji-Hoon Jeong have 1. Chang-Moo Sin, Kyoung-Rok Choi and Jasir Asani have been the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Pohang Steelers confirmed lineup (3-4-3): In-Jae Hwang (GK), Kwang-Hoon Shin, Min-Kwang Jeon, Seung-Wook Park, Min-Jun Kang, Sung-Yueng Ki, Oberdan, Jeong-Won Eo, Yun-Sang Hong, Ho-Jae Lee, Jorge Teixeira.

Gwangju confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Kyeong-Min Kim (GK), Sung-Kwon Jo, Jun-Soo Byeon, Sang-Ki Min, Sang-Min Sim, Hu-Seong Oh, Kyoung-Rok Choi, Kang-Hyeon Lee, Ji-Hoon Jeong, Chang-Moo Sin, Reis.

Pohang Steelers vs Gwangju Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the essential Pohang Steelers vs Gwangju betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score pick, corners recommendation and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll divide our stake by wagering Gwangju +0.25 at odds of -121 for this Asian Handicap wager. We’re expecting to see a quality performance from the away team in this K League 1 showdown.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of K League 1 stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Pohang Steelers vs Gwangju league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Gwangju in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Gwangju in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Pohang in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Pohang in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Pohang in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Pohang in 6 of their last 10 games against Gwangju.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 54.8% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you’re looking for a good alternative to backing Gwangju on the Asian Handicap, then consider the Winning Margin market. You can choose from a range of fixed intervals and odds.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Pohang 0 - 1 Gwangju

One bet that has caught our eye is Gwangju to claim a 1-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +700 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Gwangju Over 3.5 Corners -125

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Gwangju in nine consecutive games, while Pohang Steelers have conceded 4.20 corners on average in their last 10 home matches. We’re happy to back the -125 when it comes to Gwangju covering the Team 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

-128

Under 8.5

-111

Pohang Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Gwangju Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-114

X

+650

2

+140

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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.

With the bookmakers affording them a 49% chance of winning, Pohang Steelers might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are +106 when it comes to this K League 1 encounter. Gwangju are the outsiders at +210 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Pohang at -182 and Gwangju at +128.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. The Both Teams to Score No wager is -132 and it’s perfect if you anticipate that one side or more will fail to score by the full-time whistle.

No matter what K League 1 game is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+106

X

+230

2

+210

Half-Time Result

1

+188

X

+110

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-294

12

-333

X2

-143

Draw No Bet

1

-182

2

+128

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-125

2 Hcp +0.25

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-159

Over 2.5

+112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-112

No

-132

Pohang have collected six victories and four defeats in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Gwangju have recorded four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

The past meeting at Steelyard Stadium saw Gwangju defeat Pohang 1-0. Pohang have four wins from the past 8 H2H meetings at Steelyard Stadium, with two draws and two Gwangju victories also happening.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Pohang Steelers Home Stats		6-0-4	2.80	1.40	1.40	6	4	6	4
Gwangju Away Stats		4-3-3	1.90	0.90	1.00	4	6	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 Gwangju Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Pohang vs Gwangju before making your bets. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the K League 1 and all current injury news.

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