K League 1
FC Seoul vs Pohang Steelers
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 - 11:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Seoul World Cup Stadium
FC Seoul vs Pohang Steelers Prediction & Stats - K League 1 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. FC Seoul vs Pohang Steelers carries real history into this round of the K League 1.
The two sides meet on 22/07 (Wednesday) at Seoul World Cup Stadium, 11:30 (UK time).
Read the FC Seoul vs Pohang Steelers prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on FC Seoul 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 FC Seoul vs Pohang Steelers call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
FC Seoul Win
Last updated on 19-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes FC Seoul the side to beat, with roughly 41% 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.
FC Seoul Preview
FC Seoul reach this fixture 17 match into their K League 1. Here is where FC Seoul stand:
In this competition
11 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost
2.12 points per game
28 scored, at 1.65 a game
12 conceded, at 0.71 a game
FC Seoul, season-wide
13 won, 7 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Patryk Klimala, 5 goals
Most assists: Jesse Lingard, 3 assists
Recent results — FC Seoul
19/07/2026 06:30
12/07/2026 06:30
05/07/2026 06:30
16/05/2026 03:30
12/05/2026 06:30
Pohang Steelers: how they are travelling
Pohang Steelers come in 18 matches into their K League 1.
Here is what Pohang Steelers have produced:
In this competition
8 won, 4 drawn, 6 lost
1.56 points per game
19 scored, at 1.06 a game
16 conceded, at 0.89 a game
Pohang Steelers, season-wide
8 won, 4 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ho-Jae Lee, 8 goals
Most assists: Jakob Tranziska, 2 assists
Recent results — Pohang Steelers
18/07/2026 06:30
11/07/2026 06:30
04/07/2026 06:30
17/05/2026 06:00
12/05/2026 06:30
The head-to-head favours Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers have generally come out ahead of FC Seoul in their recent meetings.
From 50 match(es):
Pohang Steelers: 19 win(s)
FC Seoul: 15 win(s)
Drawn: 16
That trend is worth factoring into the FC Seoul vs Pohang Steelers prediction.
Form comparison FC Seoul 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
FC Seoul
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
W
W
|
2.12 |
| Home |
D
W
D
L
W
|
1.75 |
| Away |
W
W
W
L
W
|
2.44 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 65% | 50% | 78% |
| Goals | 2.35 | 2 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.65 | 1.5 | 1.78 |
| Conceded | 0.71 | 0.5 | 0.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 13% | 78% |
| Without Conceding | 47% | 75% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 38% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.39 | 1.62 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.14 | 1.44 |
Away Team
Pohang Steelers
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
W
L
|
1.56 |
| Home |
L
W
L
L
W
|
1.38 |
| Away |
L
W
W
L
W
|
1.7 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 38% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.94 | 1.13 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1.06 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.89 | 0.63 | 1.1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 13% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 50% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 50% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.45 | 1.28 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.08 | 1.43 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - 1X
The home team often holds the advantage in the Double Chance market, and that’s the case in this FC Seoul vs Pohang Steelers clash. Our recommended bet is for FC Seoul to win or the match to end in a draw.
Our analysis shows FC Seoul as the superior side, giving them a strong chance to take all three points. But even if they don’t win outright, their ability to hold firm at home makes the 1X Double Chance bet a reliable option.
Fixture information - FC Seoul vs Pohang Steelers
Match: FC Seoul vs Pohang Steelers
Competition: K League 1
Date: Wednesday, 22/07/2026
Kick-off: 11:30 (UK time)
Venue: Seoul World Cup Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for FC Seoul vs Pohang Steelers that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.3
League: 2.27
Both Teams to Score
32%
League: 48%
Over 1.5+
59%
League: 67%
Over 2.5+
39%
League: 39%
Cards
3.63
League: 4.27
Corners
7.03
League: 8.42
Home Team
FC Seoul
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
W
W
|
2.12 |
| Home |
D
W
D
L
W
|
1.75 |
| Away |
W
W
W
L
W
|
2.44 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 65% | 50% | 78% |
| Goals | 2.35 | 2 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.65 | 1.5 | 1.78 |
| Conceded | 0.71 | 0.5 | 0.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 13% | 78% |
| Without Conceding | 47% | 75% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 38% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.39 | 1.62 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.14 | 1.44 |
Away Team
Pohang Steelers
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
W
L
|
1.56 |
| Home |
L
W
L
L
W
|
1.38 |
| Away |
L
W
W
L
W
|
1.7 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 38% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.94 | 1.13 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1.06 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.89 | 0.63 | 1.1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 13% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 50% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 50% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.45 | 1.28 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.08 | 1.43 |
Corners
8.88 / Match
+2% Corners / Match
FC Seoul received +2% more corners than Pohang Steelers in the K League 1
8.72 / Match
Bucheon 1995
(4)
Gangwon
(4)
Incheon United
(3)
Daejeon Citizen
(6)
Gwangju
(9)
Jeju United
(13)
Anyang
(3)(7)
Jeju United
(2)
Gwangju
(2)
Anyang
(6)
Bucheon 1995
(4)
Incheon United
(5)
Daejeon Citizen
(3)
Gangwon
Cards
2.18 / Match
+2% Cards / Match
Pohang Steelers received +2% more cards than FC Seoul in the K League 1
2.22 / Match
Bucheon 1995
(3)
Gangwon
(1)
Incheon United
(3)
Daejeon Citizen
(3)
Gwangju
(0)
Jeju United
(1)
Anyang
(2)(2)
Jeju United
(3)
Gwangju
(3)
Anyang
(1)
Bucheon 1995
(1)
Incheon United
(1)
Daejeon Citizen
(1)
Gangwon
Goals Scored
1.65 / Match
+56%
FC Seoul is +56% better in terms of goals scored
1.06 / Match
Bucheon 1995
(3)
Gangwon
(0)
Incheon United
(1)
Daejeon Citizen
(2)
Gwangju
(1)
Jeju United
(1)
Anyang
(0)(1)
Jeju United
(3)
Gwangju
(3)
Anyang
(0)
Bucheon 1995
(1)
Incheon United
(2)
Daejeon Citizen
(1)
Gangwon
Goals Conceded
0.71 / Match
+20%
Pohang Steelers condeded +20% more goals than FC Seoul
0.89 / Match
Bucheon 1995
(1)
Gangwon
(0)
Incheon United
(0)
Daejeon Citizen
(1)
Gwangju
(0)
Jeju United
(2)
Anyang
(0)(2)
Jeju United
(0)
Gwangju
(2)
Anyang
(2)
Bucheon 1995
(0)
Incheon United
(0)
Daejeon Citizen
(1)
Gangwon
K League 1 Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FC Seoul
|
18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 13 | 18 | 39 | 2.17 |
| 2 |
Gangwon
|
18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 31 | 1.72 |
| 3 |
Jeonbuk Motors
|
18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 16 | 9 | 29 | 1.61 |
| 4 |
Pohang Steelers
|
18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 28 | 1.56 |
| 5 |
Ulsan
|
18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 28 | 1.56 |
| 6 |
Incheon United
|
18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 22 | 19 | 3 | 24 | 1.33 |
| 7 |
Anyang
|
18 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 24 | 1.33 |
| 8 |
Jeju United
|
18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 23 | 1.28 |
| 9 |
Daejeon Citizen
|
18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 19 | 1.06 |
| 10 |
Bucheon 1995
|
18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 21 | -6 | 19 | 1.06 |
| 11 |
Sangju Sangmu
|
18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 25 | -8 | 16 | 0.89 |
| 12 |
Gwangju
|
18 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 42 | -33 | 9 | 0.5 |
Odds
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