Pohang vs Jinju Citizen Prediction 19 August 2026
🔔 Last season, Pohang Steelers were knocked out of the South Korean Cup as early as the round of 16. Can Park Tae-ha's side improve on last year's result, or will they suffer another early exit? We break it down in our prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 These two sides have never met on the football pitch in either official or friendly matches. For this reason, the upcoming cup match will be the first chapter in the history of their head-to-head rivalry.
📊 These two teams have never met on the football pitch in either official or friendly matches. For this reason, the upcoming cup match will be the first chapter in the history of their head-to-head rivalry.
Head-to-head statistics Pohang - Jinju Citizen
Pohang Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the K-League tournament (home team - Gwangju, away team - Pohang). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Pohang vs Gwangju):
- ball possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 9;
- fouls: 0 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
✅ Pohang are heading into this match in far from their best form. Since mid-July, the team went through a dismal run of five consecutive defeats, losing to Jeju (1:2), Seoul (1:3), Jeonbuk (0:2), Jinju Sangmu (0:1) and Ulsan (0:2). Park Tae-ha's side managed to end that prolonged losing streak only four days ago, when they beat Gwangju 2:1 away. During this run, the team scored 4 goals and conceded 11.
Match Results: Pohang
Jinju Citizen Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the South Korea FA Cup tournament (home team - Busan Transportation Corporation, away - Jinju Citizen). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Jinju Citizen vs Busan Transportation Corporation):
- ball possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
- fouls: 8 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 1.
✅ Their opponents, on the other hand, come into this match in superb form. The team has gone eight matches without a defeat, winning six and drawing twice during that run. Both draws came in the national cup, where Jinju came through on penalties on each occasion.It is also worth noting how balanced the side is: they are powerful in attack and impeccable in defence. During their unbeaten run the team has scored 16 goals (an average of 2 per match) while conceding just 4 (0.5 per match).
Match Results: Jinju Citizen
Editor's Pick
Jinju Citizen are in superb form and charging forward like a freight train, going unbeaten in eight matches in a row. However, it is worth keeping in mind that their opponents were from the lower divisions, and only now are they meeting a truly formidable side. Pohang are undoubtedly going through a difficult spell at the moment, but in terms of squad and quality of players they are not just one but two levels above Jinju Citizen. The hosts should comfortably deal with such opposition on class alone. Our prediction: Pohang win with a handicap (-1).
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