K League 1
Gwangju vs Pohang Steelers
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 - 11:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Gwangju World Cup Stadium
Gwangju vs Pohang Steelers Prediction & Stats - K League 1 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Gwangju vs Pohang Steelers carries real history into this round of the K League 1.
The two sides meet on 15/08 (Saturday) at Gwangju World Cup Stadium, 11:30 (UK time).
Read the Gwangju vs Pohang Steelers prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Gwangju 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 Gwangju vs Pohang Steelers call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 13-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Pohang Steelers the side to beat, with roughly 22% 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.
Gwangju Preview
Gwangju reach this fixture 22 match into their K League 1. Here is where Gwangju stand:
In this competition
1 won, 8 drawn, 13 lost
0.5 points per game
11 scored, at 0.5 a game
47 conceded, at 2.14 a game
Gwangju, season-wide
1 won, 8 drawn, 13 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Min-seo Moon, 4 goals
Most assists: Hólmbert Aron Fridjonsson, 2 assists
Recent results — Gwangju
08/08/2026 07:00
02/08/2026 06:30
26/07/2026 06:30
22/07/2026 06:30
19/07/2026 06:30
Pohang Steelers: how they are travelling
Pohang Steelers come in 22 matches into their K League 1.
Here is what Pohang Steelers have produced:
In this competition
8 won, 4 drawn, 10 lost
1.27 points per game
20 scored, at 0.91 a game
24 conceded, at 1.09 a game
Pohang Steelers, season-wide
8 won, 4 drawn, 10 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ho-Jae Lee, 8 goals
Most assists: Ki Sung-yueng, 3 assists
Recent results — Pohang Steelers
08/08/2026 07:00
01/08/2026 06:30
25/07/2026 06:30
22/07/2026 06:30
18/07/2026 06:30
The head-to-head favours Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers have generally come out ahead of Gwangju in their recent meetings.
From 30 match(es):
Pohang Steelers: 19 win(s)
Gwangju: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 7
That trend is worth factoring into the Gwangju vs Pohang Steelers prediction.
Form comparison Gwangju 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
Gwangju
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
D
D
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
D
L
D
L
|
0.64 |
| Away |
D
L
D
L
L
|
0.36 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 5% | 9% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.64 | 2.64 | 2.64 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0.73 | 0.27 |
| Conceded | 2.14 | 1.91 | 2.36 |
| Both Teams to Score | 36% | 45% | 27% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 64% | 55% | 73% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.06 | 1.05 | 1.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.85 | 2.05 | 1.65 |
Away Team
Pohang Steelers
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
L
L
|
1.27 |
| Home |
W
L
L
L
L
|
1 |
| Away |
W
L
L
W
L
|
1.55 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 27% | 45% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.27 | 2.73 |
| Scored | 0.91 | 0.36 | 1.45 |
| Conceded | 1.09 | 0.91 | 1.27 |
| Both Teams to Score | 32% | 9% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 64% | 9% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.46 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.16 | 1.49 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Gwangju vs Pohang Steelers
Match: Gwangju vs Pohang Steelers
Competition: K League 1
Date: Saturday, 15/08/2026
Kick-off: 11:30 (UK time)
Venue: Gwangju World Cup Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Gwangju vs Pohang Steelers that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.69
League: 2.34
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 51%
Over 1.5+
73%
League: 69%
Over 2.5+
45%
League: 41%
Cards
4.27
League: 4.08
Corners
6.82
League: 8.61
Home Team
Gwangju
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
D
D
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
D
L
D
L
|
0.64 |
| Away |
D
L
D
L
L
|
0.36 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 5% | 9% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.64 | 2.64 | 2.64 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0.73 | 0.27 |
| Conceded | 2.14 | 1.91 | 2.36 |
| Both Teams to Score | 36% | 45% | 27% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 64% | 55% | 73% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.06 | 1.05 | 1.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.85 | 2.05 | 1.65 |
Away Team
Pohang Steelers
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
L
L
|
1.27 |
| Home |
W
L
L
L
L
|
1 |
| Away |
W
L
L
W
L
|
1.55 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 27% | 45% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.27 | 2.73 |
| Scored | 0.91 | 0.36 | 1.45 |
| Conceded | 1.09 | 0.91 | 1.27 |
| Both Teams to Score | 32% | 9% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 64% | 9% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.46 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.16 | 1.49 |
Corners
8.19 / Match
+5% Corners / Match
Pohang Steelers received +5% more corners than Gwangju in the K League 1
8.59 / Match
Bucheon 1995
(7)
Daejeon Citizen
(2)
Jeju United
(4)
Sangju Sangmu
(1)
Anyang
(7)
Pohang Steelers
(7)
Ulsan
(3)(1)
Ulsan
(3)
Sangju Sangmu
(7)
Jeonbuk Motors
(3)
FC Seoul
(7)
Jeju United
(2)
Gwangju
(2)
Anyang
Cards
2.45 / Match
+17% Cards / Match
Gwangju received +17% more cards than Pohang Steelers in the K League 1
2.09 / Match
Bucheon 1995
(2)
Daejeon Citizen
(1)
Jeju United
(1)
Sangju Sangmu
(1)
Anyang
(2)
Pohang Steelers
(0)
Ulsan
(1)(1)
Ulsan
(0)
Sangju Sangmu
(1)
Jeonbuk Motors
(1)
FC Seoul
(2)
Jeju United
(3)
Gwangju
(3)
Anyang
Goals Scored
0.5 / Match
+82%
Pohang Steelers is +82% better in terms of goals scored
0.91 / Match
Bucheon 1995
(0)
Daejeon Citizen
(0)
Jeju United
(1)
Sangju Sangmu
(1)
Anyang
(1)
Pohang Steelers
(0)
Ulsan
(1)(0)
Ulsan
(0)
Sangju Sangmu
(0)
Jeonbuk Motors
(1)
FC Seoul
(1)
Jeju United
(3)
Gwangju
(3)
Anyang
Goals Conceded
2.14 / Match
+49%
Gwangju condeded +49% more goals than Pohang Steelers
1.09 / Match
Bucheon 1995
(0)
Daejeon Citizen
(2)
Jeju United
(2)
Sangju Sangmu
(1)
Anyang
(1)
Pohang Steelers
(3)
Ulsan
(1)(2)
Ulsan
(1)
Sangju Sangmu
(2)
Jeonbuk Motors
(3)
FC Seoul
(2)
Jeju United
(0)
Gwangju
(2)
Anyang
K League 1 Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FC Seoul
|
21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 17 | 18 | 43 | 2.05 |
| 2 |
Jeonbuk Motors
|
21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 27 | 16 | 11 | 34 | 1.62 |
| 3 |
Ulsan
|
21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 33 | 30 | 3 | 34 | 1.62 |
| 4 |
Gangwon
|
21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 32 | 1.52 |
| 5 |
Anyang
|
21 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 29 | 26 | 3 | 30 | 1.43 |
| 6 |
Incheon United
|
21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 28 | 24 | 4 | 29 | 1.38 |
| 7 |
Jeju United
|
21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 23 | -1 | 28 | 1.33 |
| 8 |
Pohang Steelers
|
21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 22 | -2 | 28 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
Daejeon Citizen
|
21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 23 | 2 | 23 | 1.1 |
| 10 |
Bucheon 1995
|
21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 25 | -4 | 23 | 1.1 |
| 11 |
Sangju Sangmu
|
21 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 22 | 28 | -6 | 23 | 1.1 |
| 12 |
Gwangju
|
21 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 47 | -36 | 10 | 0.48 |
Odds
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