Jeonbuk Motors vs Pohang Steelers: prediction and stats
K League 1Regular Season - 27Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Jeonju
The Footlab model makes Jeonbuk Motors the favourite at 41%, against 29% for a draw and 30% for Pohang Steelers. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Jeonbuk Motors vs Pohang Steelers?
A very open match: only 99 Elo points separate Jeonbuk Motors (1,849) and Pohang Steelers (1,750).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Jeonbuk Motors have 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats; Pohang Steelers have 7, 1 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC(away) | 0-0 | K League 1 |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Ulsan Hyundai FC(home) | 1-0 | K League 1 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Dangjin Citizen(home) | 2-2 | FA Cup |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Bucheon FC 1995(away) | 2-3 | K League 1 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Jeju United FC(home) | 1-3 | K League 1 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Jeju United FC(away) | 2-1 | K League 1 |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Bucheon FC 1995(away) | 0-3 | K League 1 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Jinju Citizen(home) | 3-1 | FA Cup |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Gwangju FC(away) | 2-1 | K League 1 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Ulsan Hyundai FC(home) | 0-2 | K League 1 |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Jeonbuk Motors win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 Pohang Steelers win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | Pohang Steelers 0-2 Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Jeonbuk Motors 3-2 Pohang Steelers | K League 1 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Pohang Steelers 0-0 Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 |
| Aug 24, 2025 | Pohang Steelers 3-1 Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 |
| Jul 19, 2025 | Pohang Steelers 2-3 Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 |
| Mar 16, 2025 | Jeonbuk Motors 2-2 Pohang Steelers | K League 1 |
Last archived meeting: Pohang Steelers vs Jeonbuk Motors on Jul 25, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Jeonbuk Motors score 1.2 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Pohang Steelers score 1.3 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 44% probability of over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeonbuk Motors | 1.2 | 0.9 | 8 | 6/15 | 6/15 |
| Pohang Steelers | 1.3 | 1.4 | 3 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Jeonbuk Motors sit 2nd in K League 1 (38 points from 25 matches) and Pohang Steelers sit 6th (34 points from 25 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Jeonbuk Motors | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 31 | 22 | 38 |
| 6 | Pohang Steelers | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 24 | 29 | 34 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Jeonbuk Motors vs Pohang Steelers?
- The Footlab model makes Jeonbuk Motors the favourite at 41%, against 29% for a draw and 30% for Pohang Steelers.
- Where and when is Jeonbuk Motors vs Pohang Steelers played?
- Jeonbuk Motors vs Pohang Steelers is played on September 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Jeonju World Cup Stadium, in the K League 1.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 44% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.