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Jeju United and Pohang Steelers will battle for three points in a K League 1 fixture on Saturday (July 13th). The hosts are coming off a 2-1 defeat away to Jeonbuk Motors on Wednesday.
An emphatic start to the game saw An Tae-Hyun break the deadlock in the opening seconds to put Jeju ahead. Jeon Byung-Kwan drew the game level just two minutes later while Tiago Orobo scored the match-winner with 20 minutes left on the clock.
Pohang, meanwhile, saw off Gangwon with a routine 2-0 home win. Oberdan and Min-ho Yun scored second half goals to help the visitors claim maximum points.
The win saw them climb to the summit of the standings, having garnered 41 points from 22 games. Jeju United are eighth with 26 points to their name.
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Jeju United vs Pohang Steelers Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Pohang have 67 wins from the last 117 head-to-head games. Jeju were victorious on 57 occasions, while 47 games ended in a share of the spoils.
- One of those draws came in their most recent clash when they shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture in May 2024.
- Five of the last six head-to-head games have seen both sides find the back of the net.
- Seven of Pohang's last eight games have witnessed goals at both ends.
- Four of Jeju United's last five league games have witnessed goals at both ends and also produced three goals or more.
- Pohang are unbeaten in their last seven games in all competitions (four wins).
- Jeju's last 10 league games have been decided by a one-goal margin.
Jeju United vs Pohang Steelers Prediction
Jeju have alternated between a win and a loss in their last five league games and are due a win here if this trend continues. Even in defeat, Kim Hak-bum's men have fought valiantly, with their games tending to be keenly contested.
Pohang climbed to the summit of the standings following their mid-week victory. They will be looking to build on this as they aim for a sixth league crown and first in 11 years.
We are backing Park Tae-ha's side to claim a narrow win with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Jeju United 1-2 Pohang Steelers
Jeju United vs Pohang Steelers Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Pohang Steelers to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
