FC Seoul (home)
FC Seoul have won two and drawn one of their last three home games, whereas Pohang Steelers have lost two of their last two away games without taking a point. In terms of recent performance, our FC Seoul vs Pohang Steelers betting tips suggest backing the host's strong home form.
Pohang Steelers (away)
Pohang Steelers have lost three, drawn one and won one of their last five games and are on a two-game losing streak.
Head-to-Head
FC Seoul have a psychological edge after thumping Pohang 4-1 at the Jamsil Stadium in their most recent meeting, which is significant for this FC Seoul vs Pohang Steelers prediction.
Key Players
- Jesse Lingard: The Englishman has seven K-League 1 goals in 29 appearances and can be the focal point of their creative play.
- Ho-Jae Lee: Ho-Jae Lee is Pohang’s star player with 14 goals in 28 league games and his clinical finishing could be a game-changer on Saturday, especially if his side are relying on quick transitions and set pieces as much as they have been in their recent poor run.
Betting Insights
- The hosts are just favourites to win the match at 2.13, but with the visitors at 3.35 and the draw at 3.34 it is a toss-up as to who will come out on top. For those looking for more guidance, this FC Seoul vs Pohang Steelers betting tips section highlights the nuance in picking a winner given the close odds.
- FC Seoul are averaging 1.62 goals per game in the K-League 1 2025 and 1.31 against, with Pohang Steelers scoring 1.13 per away game and conceding 1.33 on average.
- So the 1.81 odds for under 2.5 goals seem quite short for what is likely to be a cautious, tactical game.
Prediction
- Gi-Dong Kim, who has made FC Seoul a more structured 4-4-2, took over as head coach in December 2023 and his teams have generally been very balanced and patient in their approach.
- They will start slowly and look to keep things tight while trying to get their wide runners into the game to spark a surge in the late stages.
- Pohang Steelers like to play at a higher tempo and have a more flexible formation than Seoul, but they too have a preference for direct play.
