K League 1
Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 11:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Daejeon World Cup Stadium
Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers Prediction & Stats - K League 1 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers carries real history into this round of the K League 1.
The two sides meet on 12/09 (Saturday) at Daejeon World Cup Stadium, 11:00 (UK time).
Read the Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 10-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Daejeon Citizen the side to beat, with roughly 51% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all K League 1 odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Daejeon Citizen Preview
Daejeon Citizen reach this fixture 27 match into their K League 1. Here is where Daejeon Citizen stand:
In this competition
9 won, 8 drawn, 10 lost
1.3 points per game
40 scored, at 1.48 a game
32 conceded, at 1.19 a game
Daejeon Citizen, season-wide
10 won, 8 drawn, 10 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jae-Hee Jeong, 8 goals
Most assists: Myung-Jae Lee, 6 assists
Recent results — Daejeon Citizen
09/09/2026 06:30
05/09/2026 06:00
30/08/2026 06:30
26/08/2026 06:30
23/08/2026 06:30
Pohang Steelers: how they are travelling
Pohang Steelers come in 27 matches into their K League 1.
Here is what Pohang Steelers have produced:
In this competition
10 won, 5 drawn, 12 lost
1.3 points per game
24 scored, at 0.89 a game
31 conceded, at 1.15 a game
Pohang Steelers, season-wide
10 won, 6 drawn, 12 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ho-Jae Lee, 8 goals
Most assists: Ki Sung-yueng, 3 assists
Recent results — Pohang Steelers
09/09/2026 06:30
05/09/2026 06:00
30/08/2026 06:30
25/08/2026 06:30
22/08/2026 06:30
The head-to-head favours Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers have generally come out ahead of Daejeon Citizen in their recent meetings.
From 17 match(es):
Pohang Steelers: 12 win(s)
Daejeon Citizen: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 2
That trend is worth factoring into the Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers prediction.
Form comparison Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Daejeon Citizen
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
W
W
|
1.3 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
D
|
1.08 |
| Away |
W
L
L
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 23% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2.23 | 3.07 |
| Scored | 1.48 | 1.08 | 1.86 |
| Conceded | 1.19 | 1.15 | 1.21 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 46% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 23% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 38% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.65 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.25 | 1.68 |
Away Team
Pohang Steelers
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
L
D
|
1.3 |
| Home |
W
D
L
L
L
|
1 |
| Away |
W
L
D
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 27% | 44% |
| Goals | 2.04 | 1.27 | 2.56 |
| Scored | 0.89 | 0.36 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.15 | 0.91 | 1.31 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 9% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 36% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 41% | 64% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.46 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.16 | 1.54 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
The 3.61 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.
👉 Prediction: Pohang Steelers win or Draw
Our betting tip for this match is to back Pohang Steelers to win or draw in the Double Chance market.
Playing away from home is always a challenge, but based on recent form and season statistics, Pohang Steelers has shown they have what it takes to secure a positive result. Keep in mind that they only need to avoid defeat for the bet to win.
Fixture information - Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers
Match: Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers
Competition: K League 1
Date: Saturday, 12/09/2026
Kick-off: 11:00 (UK time)
Venue: Daejeon World Cup Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 2.44
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 51%
Over 1.5+
80%
League: 70%
Over 2.5+
47%
League: 44%
Cards
3.13
League: 4.06
Corners
8
League: 8.6
Home Team
Daejeon Citizen
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
W
W
|
1.3 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
D
|
1.08 |
| Away |
W
L
L
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 23% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2.23 | 3.07 |
| Scored | 1.48 | 1.08 | 1.86 |
| Conceded | 1.19 | 1.15 | 1.21 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 46% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 23% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 38% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.65 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.25 | 1.68 |
Away Team
Pohang Steelers
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
L
D
|
1.3 |
| Home |
W
D
L
L
L
|
1 |
| Away |
W
L
D
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 27% | 44% |
| Goals | 2.04 | 1.27 | 2.56 |
| Scored | 0.89 | 0.36 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.15 | 0.91 | 1.31 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 9% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 36% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 41% | 64% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.46 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.16 | 1.54 |
Corners
8.78 / Match
+3% Corners / Match
Daejeon Citizen received +3% more corners than Pohang Steelers in the K League 1
8.56 / Match
Anyang
(6)
Bucheon 1995
(5)
Jeju United
(5)
Ulsan
(7)
Gangwon
(2)
FC Seoul
(8)
Anyang
(6)(5)
Sangju Sangmu
(3)
Jeonbuk Motors
(1)
Gangwon
(3)
Jeju United
(6)
Bucheon 1995
(1)
Gwangju
(1)
Ulsan
Cards
1.52 / Match
+24% Cards / Match
Pohang Steelers received +24% more cards than Daejeon Citizen in the K League 1
1.89 / Match
Anyang
(1)
Bucheon 1995
(1)
Jeju United
(0)
Ulsan
(2)
Gangwon
(1)
FC Seoul
(3)
Anyang
(3)(0)
Sangju Sangmu
(0)
Jeonbuk Motors
(1)
Gangwon
(2)
Jeju United
(2)
Bucheon 1995
(0)
Gwangju
(1)
Ulsan
Goals Scored
1.48 / Match
+66%
Daejeon Citizen is +66% better in terms of goals scored
0.89 / Match
Anyang
(3)
Bucheon 1995
(5)
Jeju United
(1)
Ulsan
(2)
Gangwon
(3)
FC Seoul
(2)
Anyang
(2)(0)
Sangju Sangmu
(0)
Jeonbuk Motors
(0)
Gangwon
(2)
Jeju United
(0)
Bucheon 1995
(2)
Gwangju
(0)
Ulsan
Goals Conceded
1.19 / Match
+3%
Daejeon Citizen condeded +3% more goals than Pohang Steelers
1.15 / Match
Anyang
(2)
Bucheon 1995
(0)
Jeju United
(3)
Ulsan
(1)
Gangwon
(0)
FC Seoul
(4)
Anyang
(1)(0)
Sangju Sangmu
(2)
Jeonbuk Motors
(0)
Gangwon
(1)
Jeju United
(3)
Bucheon 1995
(1)
Gwangju
(2)
Ulsan
K League 1 Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FC Seoul
|
28 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 53 | 22 | 31 | 59 | 2.11 |
| 2 |
Ulsan
|
28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 42 | 37 | 5 | 44 | 1.57 |
| 3 |
Jeonbuk Motors
|
27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 34 | 23 | 11 | 42 | 1.56 |
| 4 |
Gangwon
|
26 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 33 | 24 | 9 | 40 | 1.54 |
| 5 |
Jeju United
|
27 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 31 | 27 | 4 | 39 | 1.44 |
| 6 |
Incheon United
|
27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 34 | 30 | 4 | 37 | 1.37 |
| 7 |
Daejeon Citizen
|
27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 40 | 32 | 8 | 35 | 1.3 |
| 8 |
Pohang Steelers
|
27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 24 | 31 | -7 | 35 | 1.3 |
| 9 |
Anyang
|
27 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 33 | 42 | -9 | 34 | 1.26 |
| 10 |
Bucheon 1995
|
28 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 29 | 36 | -7 | 31 | 1.11 |
| 11 |
Sangju Sangmu
|
27 | 4 | 16 | 7 | 26 | 34 | -8 | 28 | 1.04 |
| 12 |
Gwangju
|
27 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 59 | -41 | 13 | 0.48 |
Odds
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