Good pick · fair odds 1.65 · bookmaker 1.62 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.62Odds
Picks by market
ResultJohor Darul Takzim FC to win ✓43% · @2.15
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.25
Pohang Steelers vs Johor Darul Takzim FC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 13 October the AFC Champions League brings Pohang Steelers against Johor Darul Takzim FC at Pohang Steel Yard. Kick-off: 11:00 WAT. In the table, Pohang Steelers are 15th, in the drop zone, on 1 points after 4 matches; Johor Darul Takzim FC are 7th (upper half) with 7.
Current form
Pohang Steelers, last 5: LWLDD Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Incheon United, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Johor Darul Takzim FC, last 5: WWWDW Their latest outing: 4–1 win over Penang, at home. 5.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Johor Darul Takzim FC, collecting 2.7 points per game to 0.8 for Pohang Steelers.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Pohang Steelers 1.4 xG, Johor Darul Takzim FC 1.6 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 58% for three or more goals, 61% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Pohang Steelers 35%, draw 22%, Johor Darul Takzim FC 43%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (61%, odds 1.62). Most likely score in line with that pick: Pohang Steelers 1–1 Johor Darul Takzim FC. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Pohang Steelers35%fair 2.85 · @3.00
Draw22%fair 4.60 · @3.30
Johor Darul Takzim FC43%fair 2.31 · @2.15
3.00Expected goals
1.41Pohang Steelers xG
1.59Johor Darul Takzim FC xG
61%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–29%
0–18%
2–18%
1–07%
0–26%
From our goals model: Pohang Steelers 1.4 – 1.6 Johor Darul Takzim FC 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
Johor Darul Takzim FC to win✓
43%
2.31
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.29
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
61%
1.65
1.62
Draw no bet
Johor Darul Takzim FC (draw no bet)✓
55%
1.81
–
Asian handicap
Pohang Steelers +1 (Asian handicap)✗
73%
1.36
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
58%
1.73
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.55
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
82%
1.23
–
First team to score
Johor Darul Takzim FC to score first✓
50%
1.98
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
40%
2.52
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Johor Darul Takzim FC / FT Johor Darul Takzim FC✗
25%
4.00
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.25
–
Recent results
Pohang Steelers – last 6
LWLDDL
9 Oct
@ Incheon United
0–3
L
20 Sep
vs FC Seoul
2–1
W
15 Sep
@ Beijing Guoan
1–3
L
12 Sep
@ Daejeon Citizen
2–2
D
9 Sep
vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC
0–0
D
5 Sep
@ Jeonbuk Motors
0–2
L
0.8Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Johor Darul Takzim FC – last 6
WWWDWW
9 Oct
vs Penang
4–1
W
8 Oct
vs Svay Rieng
6–0
W
20 Sep
@ Penang
7–2
W
15 Sep
vs Buriram United
1–1
D
11 Sep
vs Negeri Sembilan
3–0
W
8 Sep
vs Damansara
10–0
W
5.2Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Pohang Steelers and Johor Darul Takzim FC.
What is the prediction for Pohang Steelers vs Johor Darul Takzim FC?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Pohang Steelers vs Johor Darul Takzim FC?
On our numbers Pohang Steelers have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Johor Darul Takzim FC 43%.
How many goals will there be in Pohang Steelers vs Johor Darul Takzim FC?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Pohang Steelers vs Johor Darul Takzim FC?
Our predicted score is Pohang Steelers 1–1 Johor Darul Takzim FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Pohang Steelers vs Johor Darul Takzim FC?
Pohang Steelers vs Johor Darul Takzim FC (AFC Champions League) kicks off on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at Pohang Steel Yard.
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.