Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers prediction & analysis
84%
Footrivo pick
Daejeon Citizen or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.19 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.22Odds
1
Value bet: Daejeon Citizen to win @ 1.83 – our chance 65% vs 55% implied by the price (edge +19%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultDaejeon Citizen to win ✗65% · @1.83
Double chanceDaejeon Citizen or draw ✓84% · @1.22
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗51% · @1.91
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗79% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗16% · fair 6.20
Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers preview and prediction
The match
The K League 1 sees Daejeon Citizen take on Pohang Steelers on Saturday 12 September, kicking off at 11:00 (WAT) at Daejeon World Cup Stadium. Daejeon Citizen are 3rd with 53 points from 35 games, while Pohang Steelers sit 9th on 44 points.
Form guide
Daejeon Citizen's last 5: WWLWW Most recently they beat FC Anyang 3–2 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.8 goals a game.
Pohang Steelers's last 5: DLDWL Most recently they drew with Gimcheon Sangmu FC 0–0 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Daejeon Citizen arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 1.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 9 May 2026, finished Daejeon Citizen 0–2 Pohang Steelers. Across their last 2 meetings Daejeon Citizen have won 0, Pohang Steelers 2, with 0 draws and 1.5 goals per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.7 for Daejeon Citizen and 0.7 for Pohang Steelers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 42%, both teams to score at 49%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Daejeon Citizen 65%, draw 19%, Pohang Steelers 16%.
Safer route: Daejeon Citizen or draw (84%) at 1.22.
Both teams to score: no (51%) at 1.91.
Value angle: Daejeon Citizen to win at 1.83 – 65% on our numbers against 55% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Daejeon Citizen or draw – a 84% chance at odds of 1.22, above our fair price of 1.19, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Daejeon Citizen 1–0 Pohang Steelers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Daejeon Citizen65%fair 1.54 · @1.83
Draw19%fair 5.19 · @3.50
Pohang Steelers16%fair 6.34 · @3.90
2.36Expected goals
1.71Daejeon Citizen xG
0.65Pohang Steelers xG
49%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–016%
2–014%
1–111%
0–09%
2–19%
3–08%
From our goals model: Daejeon Citizen 1.7 – 0.7 Pohang Steelers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers?
Our pick is Daejeon Citizen or draw with a 84% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers?
On our numbers Daejeon Citizen have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Pohang Steelers 16%.
How many goals will there be in Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers?
Our predicted score is Daejeon Citizen 1–0 Pohang Steelers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers?
Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers (K League 1) kicks off on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at Daejeon World Cup Stadium.
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.
