Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓50% · @1.83
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓77% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 7.23
Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Pohang Steelers travel to face Daejeon Citizen on Saturday 9 May in the K League 1, with Daejeon World Cup Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 11:00 WAT. In the table, Daejeon Citizen are 3rd on 53 points after 35 matches; Pohang Steelers are 9th with 44.
Current form
Daejeon Citizen, last 5: DWWLW Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Incheon United, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Pohang Steelers, last 5: DWLWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Gangwon FC, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Daejeon Citizen, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.2 for Pohang Steelers.
Head to head
When they last met (4 Apr 2026) it ended Pohang Steelers 1–0 Daejeon Citizen.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Daejeon Citizen 1.5 xG, Pohang Steelers 0.9 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 43%, GG 50%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Daejeon Citizen 50%, draw 25%, Pohang Steelers 25%.
Lower-risk option: Daejeon Citizen or draw (75%) at 1.28.
GG/NG: NG (50%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Daejeon Citizen or draw (75%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Daejeon Citizen 1–0 Pohang Steelers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Daejeon Citizen50%fair 1.99 · @2.10
Draw25%fair 4.01 · @3.25
Pohang Steelers25%fair 4.02 · @3.50
2.39Expected goals
1.51Daejeon Citizen xG
0.88Pohang Steelers xG
50%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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1–112%
2–010%
2–19%
0–09%
0–18%
From our goals model: Daejeon Citizen 1.5 – 0.9 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 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers?
On our numbers Daejeon Citizen have a 50% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Pohang Steelers 25%.
How many goals will there be in Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 50% 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 9 May 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at Daejeon 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.
