FC Seoul vs Daejeon Citizen: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
FC Seoul welcome Daejeon Citizen to Seoul World Cup Stadium for a K League 1 fixture on Saturday 18 April (06:00 WAT). In the table, FC Seoul are 1st on 67 points after 35 matches; Daejeon Citizen are 3rd with 53. There are 14 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
FC Seoul, last 5: WWDWW Their latest outing: 4–1 win over Ulsan Hyundai FC, away. 2.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Daejeon Citizen, last 5: LLLWD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Gangwon FC, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours FC Seoul, collecting 2.7 points per game to 0.8 for Daejeon Citizen.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give FC Seoul 1.6 xG, Daejeon Citizen 1.1 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – FC Seoul 52%, draw 25%, Daejeon Citizen 23%.
Lower-risk option: FC Seoul or draw (77%) at 1.22.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was FC Seoul or draw (77%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: FC Seoul 1–1 Daejeon Citizen. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
FC Seoul52%fair 1.92 · @1.90
Draw25%fair 4.05 · @3.45
Daejeon Citizen23%fair 4.31 · @3.95
2.66Expected goals
1.59FC Seoul xG
1.07Daejeon Citizen xG
59%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–011%
2–19%
2–09%
0–17%
0–07%
From our goals model: FC Seoul 1.6 – 1.1 Daejeon Citizen expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
FC Seoul to win✗
52%
1.92
1.90
Double chance
FC Seoul or draw✗
77%
1.30
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.69
1.73
Draw no bet
FC Seoul (draw no bet)✗
69%
1.44
–
Asian handicap
Daejeon Citizen +1 (Asian handicap)✓
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
74%
1.36
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.98
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
72%
1.40
1.33
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
1.11
First team to score
FC Seoul to score first✗
56%
1.80
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT FC Seoul / FT FC Seoul✗
30%
3.35
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.56
–
Recent results
FC Seoul – last 6
WWDWWW
15 Apr
@ Ulsan Hyundai FC
4–1
W
11 Apr
vs Jeonbuk Motors
1–0
W
5 Apr
@ FC Anyang
1–1
D
22 Mar
vs Gwangju FC
5–0
W
18 Mar
@ Pohang Steelers
1–0
W
15 Mar
@ Jeju United FC
2–1
W
2.3Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Daejeon Citizen – last 6
LLLWDD
12 Apr
vs Gangwon FC
0–2
L
4 Apr
@ Pohang Steelers
0–1
L
21 Mar
vs Jeonbuk Motors
0–1
L
18 Mar
@ Incheon United
3–1
W
14 Mar
vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC
1–1
D
7 Mar
@ Bucheon FC 1995
1–1
D
0.8Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between FC Seoul and Daejeon Citizen.
What is the prediction for FC Seoul vs Daejeon Citizen?
Our pick is FC Seoul or draw with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win FC Seoul vs Daejeon Citizen?
On our numbers FC Seoul have a 52% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Daejeon Citizen 23%.
How many goals will there be in FC Seoul vs Daejeon Citizen?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Seoul vs Daejeon Citizen?
Our predicted score is FC Seoul 1–1 Daejeon Citizen, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is FC Seoul vs Daejeon Citizen?
FC Seoul vs Daejeon Citizen (K League 1) kicks off on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
