Pohang Steelers
- Pohang Steelers have won two and drawn one of their last three home league matches.
- Pohang Steelers have an overall solid home record with nine wins, two draws and five defeats from 16 K-League 1 home games this season, which is a factor we consider in our Pohang Steelers vs Daejeon Citizen betting tips.
Daejeon Citizen
- Daejeon Citizen have failed to win any of their last three away league fixtures (Drawn 1, Lost 2).
- Daejeon Citizen currently sit 3rd in the K-League 1 table with 49 points from 31 games - one point ahead of 4th-placed Pohang Steelers on 48.
Head-to-Head
- The last two meetings between the sides have been shared equally with each team taking one win apiece, but Pohang will be disappointed not to have claimed three points at home in their two previous attempts, something to watch for in our Pohang Steelers vs Daejeon Citizen betting tips.
- The two contrasting styles should make for an interesting game and the battle for control in the midfield and wide areas could determine the winner.
- Pohang have been more solid at the back, averaging 1.25 goals per game scored and 1.19 conceded at home, while Daejeon average 1.56 scored and 1.38 conceded away.
Key Players
- Ho-Jae Lee is Pohang Steelers’ top scorer this term with 13 goals in 27 K-League 1 appearances.
- Jorge Teixeira has come alive in recent weeks, scoring two of Pohang’s last five goals.
- Min-Kyu Joo is Daejeon’s top marksman with 13 goals in 30 appearances this campaign.
Betting Insights
- Pohang are slight favorites at 2.05, but the 3.3 about the visitors and 3.2 about the draw also appeal in the context of the Pohang Steelers vs Daejeon Citizen prediction.
- With Both Teams to Score listed at 2.05, we’re taking the underdog bet in what should be a tight and tense game.
Prediction
- Steelers to edge out Citizen in closely matched affair.
- Both teams have identical form in their last five K-League 1 matches - 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses - suggesting this should be a close game in which the odd goal can make all the difference.
