Pohang Steelers vs Daejeon Citizen: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 August

Pohang Steelers

D W W D D

2nd place in League

4-3

20/08/2023 06:00

Daejeon Citizen

D L D W D

8th place in League

Korea League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Pohang Steelers vs Daejeon Citizen on 20 August 2023 (kick-off: 06:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Pohang Steelers vs Daejeon Citizen preview before placing your bet.

Pohang Steelers are currently 2nd with 58 points after 33 matches.
Daejeon Citizen sit 8th with 45 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Pohang Steelers to win with probability 50%.
Head-to-head history favors Pohang Steelers, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Daejeon Citizen have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

06:00

2023-08-20

Pohang Steelers vs Daejeon Citizen - Prediction & Odds

Pohang Steelers

Daejeon Citizen

2023-08-20 06:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/08/2023

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Ulsan Hyundai FC	67	33	20	7	6	56	36	20
02 Pohang Steelers	58	33	15	13	5	48	35	13
03 Gwangju Football Club	54	33	15	9	9	45	30	15
04 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors	49	33	14	7	12	39	31	8
05 Daegu FC	49	33	12	13	8	38	36	2
06 Incheon United	48	33	12	12	9	38	37	1
07 FC Seoul	47	33	12	11	10	55	42	13
08 Daejeon Citizen	45	33	11	12	10	49	52	-3
09 Jeju United	35	33	9	8	16	39	45	-6
10 Suwon FC	31	33	8	7	18	37	65	-28
11 Gangwon FC	26	33	4	14	15	25	38	-13
12 Suwon Samsung Bluewings	25	33	6	7	20	29	51	-22

Championship PlayOff	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Ulsan Hyundai FC	76	5	3	0	2	7	6	1
02 Pohang Steelers	64	5	1	3	1	5	5	0
03 Gwangju Football Club	59	5	1	2	2	2	5	-3
04 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors	57	5	2	2	1	6	4	2
05 Incheon United	56	5	2	2	1	8	5	3
06 Daegu FC	53	5	1	1	3	4	7	-3

Downgrade attachment	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Seoul	55	5	2	2	1	8	7	1
02 Daejeon Citizen	51	5	1	3	1	7	6	1
03 Jeju United	41	5	1	3	1	4	4	0
04 Gangwon FC	34	5	2	2	1	5	3	2
05 Suwon FC	33	5	0	2	3	7	11	-4
06 Suwon Samsung Bluewings	33	5	2	2	1	6	6	0

Head To Head

13/05/2023 01:00

Pohang Steelers

3 - 2

Daejeon Citizen

KOR D1

11/03/2023 01:00

Daejeon Citizen

0 - 0

Pohang Steelers

KOR D1

23/09/2015 06:30

Daejeon Citizen

0 - 1

Pohang Steelers

KOR D1

30/05/2015 01:00

Pohang Steelers

2 - 1

Daejeon Citizen

KOR D1

19/04/2015 03:00

Daejeon Citizen

0 - 2

Pohang Steelers

KOR D1

11/08/2013 05:00

Daejeon Citizen

0 - 1

Pohang Steelers

KOR D1

Pohang Steelers

83%

Draw

17%

Daejeon Citizen

Pohang Steelers Last 6 matches

13/08/2023 07:00

Pohang Steelers 1 - 1 Gwangju Football Club KOR D1

04/08/2023 06:30

FC Seoul 2 - 2 Pohang Steelers KOR D1

21/07/2023 06:30

Pohang Steelers 2 - 1 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors KOR D1

16/07/2023 06:30

Pohang Steelers 4 - 2 Jeju United KOR D1

12/07/2023 06:30

Suwon Samsung Bluewings 1 - 1 Pohang Steelers KOR D1

08/07/2023 05:00

Pohang Steelers 0 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC KOR D1

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Daejeon Citizen

13/08/2023 06:00

Daejeon Citizen 4 - 3 FC Seoul KOR D1

04/08/2023 06:30

Gwangju Football Club 3 - 0 Daejeon Citizen KOR D1

22/07/2023 07:00

Daejeon Citizen 1 - 0 Daegu FC KOR D1

16/07/2023 07:00

Incheon United 2 - 0 Daejeon Citizen KOR D1

12/07/2023 06:30

Daejeon Citizen 2 - 2 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors KOR D1

09/07/2023 06:00

Daejeon Citizen 2 - 2 Suwon Samsung Bluewings KOR D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Korea League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Pohang Steelers

Daejeon Citizen

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.87

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.76

Scored

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

21 (55%)17 (45%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

20 (53%)18 (47%)

Pohang Steelers

Recent matches

Daejeon Citizen

Under /Over

(71%)27 11(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)29 9(24%)

Under /Over

(18%)7 31(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)19 19(50%)

/Yes

(61%)23 15(39%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(63%)24 14(37%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Pohang Steelers

Daejeon Citizen

Shots

Pohang Steelers

Total shots

10.82 avg / game

Blocked

10 total

Avg. 2.50

Daejeon Citizen

Total shots

9.53 avg / game

Blocked

7 total

Avg. 1.75

Pohang Steelers Pass Daejeon Citizen

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Pohang Steelers

Played games

Daejeon Citizen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.18

3.74

142

Corners

161

4.24

3.58

136

Throw-ins

125

3.29

1.24

Offsides

1.21

2.66

101

GK saves

150

3.95

Pohang Steelers

DISCIPLINARY

Daejeon Citizen

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.58

1.89

0.11

0.08

9.37

356

Fouls

417

10.97

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

Gwangju Football Club

NEXT MATCHES

Gwangju Football Club

How We Build the Pohang Steelers vs Daejeon Citizen Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Pohang Steelers vs Daejeon Citizen on 20 August 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Korea League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Pohang Steelers vs Daejeon Citizen Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Pohang Steelers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Daejeon Citizen's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Korea League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Korea League standings and the Korea League form table to understand exactly where Pohang Steelers and Daejeon Citizen sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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