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Pohang Steelers welcome Daejeon to Pohang Steel Yard for a K1 League round 17 fixture on Saturday. The hosts are coming into the game on the back of a 3-1 defeat away to Gimcheon Sangmu.
All four goals were scored in the second half, with Kang-Hyun Muk breaking the deadlock in the 71st minute. A thrilling end to the game saw Jorge Luiz draw the game level in the 90th minute. Kang-Hyun Mu and Gi-Yun Choi scored in the eighth and 10th minutes of injury time to help their side claim the win.
Daejeon, meanwhile, claimed maximum points with a 1-0 home win over Daegu in a relegation six-pointer. Peniel Mlapa stepped off the bench to score the match-winner in the 85th minute.
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The victory saw DHFC climb to 11th spot in the table, having garnered 14 points from 16 games. Pohang Steelers are third with 29 points to their name.
Pohang Steelers vs Daejeon Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Pohang Steelers have 28 wins from the last 54 head-to-head games. Daejeon were victorious on eight occasions while 18 games ended in draws.
- Five of the last six head-to-head games have been decided by a one-goal margin.
- Four of the last six head-to-head games have witnessed goals at both ends and also produced over 2.5 goals.
- Pohang are unbeaten in their last 21 home games across competitions (12 wins).
- Daejeon's victory over Daegu ended their six-game winless run in the league (four losses).
- Pohang have the best defensive home record in the league with five goals conceded in eight games.
- Daejeon have the worst away record, having garnered just three points from eight games.
Pohang Steelers vs Daejeon Prediction
Pohang Steelers have had a poor run of form that has seen them win just one of their last five games. However, they can count on their form in front of their fans, albeit having drawn five of their last six home games.
Daejeon, for their part, ended a three-game losing streak with their victory a fortnight ago. They have lost the last three head-to-head games and have not claimed a win in this fixture since 2010.
We are backing the home side to claim a narrow win in addition to a clean sheet.
Prediction: Pohang Steelers 1-0 Daejeon
Pohang Steelers vs Daejeon Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Pohang Steelers to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Under 2.5 goals
