Daejeon Citizen vs FC Seoul: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 16 May the K League 1 brings Daejeon Citizen against FC Seoul at Daejeon World Cup Stadium. Kick-off: 08:30 WAT. In the table, Daejeon Citizen are 3rd on 53 points after 35 matches; FC Seoul are 1st with 67. There are 14 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Daejeon Citizen, last 5: LLDWW Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Gangwon FC, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
FC Seoul, last 5: WLDLW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Gwangju FC, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.0 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours FC Seoul, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.2 for Daejeon Citizen.
Head to head
When they last met (18 Apr 2026) it ended FC Seoul 0–1 Daejeon Citizen.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Daejeon Citizen 1.3 xG, FC Seoul 1.3 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Daejeon Citizen 38%, draw 26%, FC Seoul 36%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (74%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Daejeon Citizen 1–1 FC Seoul. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Daejeon Citizen38%fair 2.65 · @2.70
Draw26%fair 3.84 · @3.20
FC Seoul36%fair 2.76 · @2.60
2.61Expected goals
1.34Daejeon Citizen xG
1.27FC Seoul xG
59%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–010%
0–19%
2–18%
1–28%
0–07%
From our goals model: Daejeon Citizen 1.3 – 1.3 FC Seoul expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Daejeon Citizen vs FC Seoul?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Daejeon Citizen vs FC Seoul?
On our numbers Daejeon Citizen have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 26% and FC Seoul 36%.
How many goals will there be in Daejeon Citizen vs FC Seoul?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Daejeon Citizen vs FC Seoul?
Our predicted score is Daejeon Citizen 1–1 FC Seoul, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Daejeon Citizen vs FC Seoul?
Daejeon Citizen vs FC Seoul (K League 1) kicks off on Saturday 16 May 2026 at 08:30 (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.
