Pohang Steelers vs Johor Darul Takzim FC prediction & analysis
61%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.65 · bookmaker 1.62 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.62Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultJohor Darul Takzim FC to win ✓42% · @2.15
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.29
Pohang Steelers vs Johor Darul Takzim FC preview and prediction
The match
The AFC Champions League sees Pohang Steelers take on Johor Darul Takzim FC on Tuesday 13 October, kicking off at 11:00 (WAT) at Pohang Steel Yard. Pohang Steelers are 15th with 1 points from 4 games (in the bottom three), while Johor Darul Takzim FC sit 7th on 7 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Pohang Steelers's last 5: LWLDD Most recently they lost to Incheon United 0–3 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Johor Darul Takzim FC's last 5: WWWDW Most recently they beat Penang 4–1 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 5.2 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Johor Darul Takzim FC arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 0.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.4 for Pohang Steelers and 1.6 for Johor Darul Takzim FC. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score in 61% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Pohang Steelers 35%, draw 23%, Johor Darul Takzim FC 42%.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 61% chance at odds of 1.62. Predicted score: Pohang Steelers 1–1 Johor Darul Takzim FC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Pohang Steelers35%fair 2.88 · @3.00
Draw23%fair 4.35 · @3.30
Johor Darul Takzim FC42%fair 2.36 · @2.15
3.00Expected goals
1.41Pohang Steelers xG
1.59Johor Darul Takzim FC xG
61%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–29%
0–18%
2–18%
1–07%
0–26%
From our goals model: Pohang Steelers 1.4 – 1.6 Johor Darul Takzim FC 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
Johor Darul Takzim FC to win✓
42%
2.36
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.29
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
61%
1.65
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
58%
1.73
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.55
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
40%
2.52
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Johor Darul Takzim FC / FT Johor Darul Takzim FC✗
25%
4.03
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.29
–
Form
Pohang Steelers – last 6
LWLDDL
9 Oct
@ Incheon United
0–3
L
20 Sep
vs FC Seoul
2–1
W
15 Sep
@ Beijing Guoan
1–3
L
12 Sep
@ Daejeon Citizen
2–2
D
9 Sep
vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC
0–0
D
5 Sep
@ Jeonbuk Motors
0–2
L
0.8Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Johor Darul Takzim FC – last 6
WWWDWW
9 Oct
vs Penang
4–1
W
8 Oct
vs Svay Rieng
6–0
W
20 Sep
@ Penang
7–2
W
15 Sep
vs Buriram United
1–1
D
11 Sep
vs Negeri Sembilan
3–0
W
8 Sep
vs Damansara
10–0
W
5.2Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Pohang Steelers and Johor Darul Takzim FC.
What is the prediction for Pohang Steelers vs Johor Darul Takzim FC?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Pohang Steelers vs Johor Darul Takzim FC?
On our numbers Pohang Steelers have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Johor Darul Takzim FC 42%.
How many goals will there be in Pohang Steelers vs Johor Darul Takzim FC?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Pohang Steelers vs Johor Darul Takzim FC?
Our predicted score is Pohang Steelers 1–1 Johor Darul Takzim FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Pohang Steelers vs Johor Darul Takzim FC?
Pohang Steelers vs Johor Darul Takzim FC (AFC Champions League) kicks off on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 11:00 (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.
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