Daejeon Citizen and Pohang Steelers face each other in an official match of the 2026 K-League 1 season. The game takes place at Daejeon World Cup Stadium (Purple Arena) on Saturday, 09/05/2026, at 11:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Daejeon Hana Citizen Football Club vs Pohang Steelers Football Club, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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The Purples preview
Daejeon Citizen comes into the match having played 12 games in the K-League 1 so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses.
Daejeon Citizen's attack has scored 16 goals during this period. Out of this total, 16 goals were scored in the K-League 1, averaging 1.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.33.
The offence system of Daejeon Citizen is led by Diogo de Oliveira Barbosa as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jin-Su Seo, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 10 goals with an average of 0.83 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 10 goals conceded in 12 matches, resulting in an average of 0.83.
The Steelers preview
On the other hand, Pohang Steelers comes into the match having played 12 games in the K-League 1 so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses.
Pohang Steelers's attack has scored 9 goals during this period. Out of this total, 9 goals were scored in the K-League 1, averaging 0.75 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.75.
The offence system of Pohang Steelers is led by Ho-Jae Lee as the top scorer of the season. The korean forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jeong-Won Eo, who has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 10 goals with an average of 0.83 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 10 goals conceded in 12 matches, resulting in an average of 0.83.
Head to head: Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Daejeon Citizen
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L W |
2 |
| Home | D L L L D |
0.4 |
| Away | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 67% |
| Goals | 2.17 | 1.33 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 0.33 | 2.33 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 33% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 17% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 42% | 67% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 17% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.43 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.39 | 1.44 |
Pohang Steelers
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L W L |
1.4 |
| Home | W L L W W |
1.8 |
| Away | D W L D L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 38% | 25% |
| Goals | 1.58 | 1.13 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 0.5 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.63 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 13% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 38% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.45 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 1.08 | 1.62 |
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