Gwangju FC vs Pohang Steelers Prediction, H2H & Stats
South-Korea: K League 1
· Regular Season - 23 Head to head
Last 9 meetings
0 - 3
Pohang Steelers
1 - 0
Gwangju FC
1 - 0
Gwangju FC
0 - 1
Gwangju FC
2 - 3
Pohang Steelers
2 - 1
Pohang Steelers
0 - 1
Pohang Steelers
1 - 0
Gwangju FC
0 - 0
Pohang Steelers
K League 1 table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Seoul |
33 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 61:29 | +32 | 67 |
| 2 |  Ulsan Hyundai FC |
33 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 52:47 | +5 | 51 |
| 3 |  Daejeon Citizen |
33 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 53:41 | +12 | 49 |
| 4 |  Jeonbuk Motors |
33 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 43:33 | +10 | 48 |
| 5 |  Gangwon FC |
33 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 40:30 | +10 | 48 |
| 6 |  Incheon United |
33 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 43:35 | +8 | 46 |
| 7 |  Jeju United FC |
33 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 39:37 | +2 | 46 |
| 8 |  FC Anyang |
33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 40:48 | -8 | 43 |
| 9 | Pohang Steelers |
33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 30:39 | -9 | 42 |
| 10 |  Gimcheon Sangmu FC |
33 | 5 | 19 | 9 | 33:41 | -8 | 34 |
| 11 |  Bucheon FC 1995 |
33 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 32:47 | -15 | 32 |
| 12 | Gwangju FC |
33 | 3 | 12 | 18 | 30:69 | -39 | 21 |
Top scorers
K League 1
Yago CarielloUlsan Hyundai FC
12goals
S. MugošaIncheon United
11goals
Tiago OrobóJeonbuk Motors
10goals
Lee Dong-GyeongUlsan Hyundai FC
9goals
J. IredaleGwangju FC
9goals
P. KlimalaFC Seoul
8goals
Emerson NeguebaJeju United FC
6goals
Go Jae-HyeonGimcheon Sangmu FC
5goals
M. FerrierIncheon United
5goals
Diogo de OliveiraDaejeon Citizen
5goals
Recent form
1 - 1
Gimcheon Sangmu FC
D
0 - 3
Gwangju FC
W
3 - 2
Gwangju FC
L
4 - 3
Ulsan Hyundai FC
W
2 - 2
Gwangju FC
D
1 - 1
FC Anyang
D
0 - 1
Jeju United FC
L
2 - 2
Gwangju FC
D
2 - 5
FC Seoul
L
2 - 2
Gwangju FC
D
1 - 1
Jeju United FC
D
3 - 0
Pohang Steelers
L
2 - 2
Pohang Steelers
D
0 - 0
FC Anyang
D
0 - 2
Johor Darul Takzim FC
L
3 - 0
Pohang Steelers
L
2 - 1
FC Seoul
W
3 - 1
Pohang Steelers
L
2 - 2
Pohang Steelers
D
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1 Gwangju FC · 1.7 Pohang Steelers
Goal lines
Team comparison
Season numbers
K League 1 2026When the goals come
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Gwangju FC
Pohang Steelers
Gwangju FC vs Pohang Steelers: preview and prediction
Gwangju FC host Pohang Steelers in the South-Korea K League 1 (Regular Season - 23) on Saturday, 15th August 2026 at 11:30 at Gwangju Football Stadium, Gwangju. Gwangju FC sit 12th in the table and Pohang Steelers 9th.
Gwangju FC have been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (D-W-L-W-D). Pohang Steelers are still looking for a win, with 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (L-D-D-L-D).
In the last 9 meetings, Gwangju FC won 2, Pohang Steelers won 6 and 1 ended level. These games average 1.8 goals, with both teams scoring in 22% and over 2.5 goals in 33%.
Our goal model expects about 1 goals for Gwangju FC and 1.7 for Pohang Steelers. It gives Pohang Steelers the edge (22% home win, 24% draw, 54% away win), 51% for over 2.5 goals and 52% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 0-1.
Our pick was Home Win at odds of 3.96. We also like Under 2.5.
Gwangju FC vs Pohang Steelers FAQs
What is the best prediction for Gwangju FC vs Pohang Steelers?
Our top tip is Home Win: Home Win (3.96 odds).
Who will win Gwangju FC vs Pohang Steelers?
Pohang Steelers are favourites: our model gives Gwangju FC 22%, the draw 24% and Pohang Steelers 54%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 52% chance in our model, and it happened in 22% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 2.7 goals in total, with a 51% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Gwangju FC vs Pohang Steelers?
Kick-off is on Saturday, 15th August 2026 at 11:30 at Gwangju Football Stadium, Gwangju.
Who is the referee?
Ko Hyung-jin, South Korea is in charge of this game.