Pohang Steelers vs FC Seoul preview and prediction
The match
Pohang Steelers host FC Seoul in the K League 1 on Wednesday 18 March, with kick-off at 11:30 (WAT) at Pohang Steel Yard. Pohang Steelers are 9th with 44 points from 35 games, while FC Seoul sit 1st on 67 points. A gap of 23 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Pohang Steelers's last 3: DDL Most recently they drew with Incheon United 1–1 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 1.3 conceded.
FC Seoul's last 5: WLLWD Most recently they beat Jeju United FC 2–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.4 scored and 1.4 conceded.
FC Seoul arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.4 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.1 for Pohang Steelers and 1.4 for FC Seoul. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 44%, both teams to score at 52%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Pohang Steelers 33%, draw 22%, FC Seoul 45%.
Both teams to score: yes (52%) at 1.83.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Pohang Steelers 1–1 FC Seoul. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Pohang Steelers33%fair 3.07 · @3.10
Draw22%fair 4.48 · @3.20
FC Seoul45%fair 2.22 · @2.33
2.46Expected goals
1.10Pohang Steelers xG
1.36FC Seoul xG
52%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–112%
1–09%
1–29%
0–09%
0–28%
From our goals model: Pohang Steelers 1.1 – 1.4 FC Seoul expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
FC Seoul to win✓
45%
2.22
2.33 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.29
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
52%
1.94
1.83
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
69%
1.45
1.40
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
56%
1.79
1.67
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
77%
1.31
1.22
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
44%
2.25
–
Half-time / full-time
HT FC Seoul / FT FC Seoul✓
25%
4.01
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.50
–
Form
Pohang Steelers – last 3
DDL
15 Mar
vs Incheon United
1–1
D
28 Feb
@ Gimcheon Sangmu FC
1–1
D
19 Feb
@ Gamba Osaka
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
100%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
FC Seoul – last 5
WLLWD
15 Mar
@ Jeju United FC
2–1
W
11 Mar
@ Vissel Kobe
1–2
L
4 Mar
vs Vissel Kobe
0–1
L
28 Feb
@ Incheon United
2–1
W
17 Feb
vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
2–2
D
1.4Scored / game
1.4Conceded / game
80%Both scored
80%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Pohang Steelers and FC Seoul.
What is the prediction for Pohang Steelers vs FC Seoul?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Pohang Steelers vs FC Seoul?
On our numbers Pohang Steelers have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 22% and FC Seoul 45%.
How many goals will there be in Pohang Steelers vs FC Seoul?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Pohang Steelers vs FC Seoul?
Our predicted score is Pohang Steelers 1–1 FC Seoul, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Pohang Steelers vs FC Seoul?
Pohang Steelers vs FC Seoul (K League 1) kicks off on Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 11:30 (West Africa Time) at Pohang Steel Yard.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
