Bucheon vs Pohang Prediction 22 August 2026
🔊 Bucheon's dreadful start to the season has given way to a six-match unbeaten run, and the club are now just one step away from the top six. Pohang are a direct rival for that spot, so picking up points - or better yet, a win - would put the hosts in a strong position in the K League. The bookmakers don't fancy them here, which could be something of a trap given Bucheon's current form.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two sides have met just twice in recent history. Earlier this season, the match at Pohang ended 0-0, while the game at Bucheon saw the hosts win 2-0.
Head-to-head statistics Bucheon - Pohang
Bucheon Team Overview
Bucheon's last match was on in the Korean FA Cup, where they beat Busan on penalties (0-0, 5-3 on penalties).
The match stats were as follows (Bucheon vs Busan):
- Possession: 44% vs 56%;
- Corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
- Fouls: 12 vs 7;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 2 vs 2.
Bucheon had a poor return to league action after the World Cup break, going five matches without a win. But things turned around at the end of July - since then, no opponent has beaten them in six straight matches. They have closed the gap to the championship group to four points, and a win in the upcoming match would cut that deficit to a minimum.
Over their last ten matches, Bucheon have been scoring at a high rate - averaging 1.6 goals per game, well above their season average of 1.04. Worth noting too is that they have scored in 9 of their last 11 matches, which speaks to the consistency of their attack.
Match Results: Bucheon
Pohang Team Overview
Pohang's most recent match was also in the Korean FA Cup, where they beat Jinju Citizen 3-1.
Stats from that match (Pohang vs Jinju Citizen):
- Possession: 63% vs 37%
- Corner kicks: 4 vs 4
- Fouls: 13 vs 5
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 0
- Shots on target: 4 vs 1
Pohang sit sixth in the table with a clear incentive to stay inside the top six. Their schedule hasn't given them much room to recover, so they've had to grind through difficult spells - though draws are rarely how they do it. After a run of five consecutive defeats, Pohang have started to find their feet again.
August has already brought a win over bottom side Gwangju (2-1) and a place in the next round of the Korean FA Cup. Across their last ten matches, Pohang have not drawn once. They are averaging 1.3 goals scored per game, with a fairly high defensive vulnerability - 1.6 conceded per match.
Match Results: Pohang
Corners Prediction
Bucheon: Statistics
- season: average corners total in the competition - 3.65; at home - 2.92;
- last 10 matches: average total - 3.8; at home - 3.8.
Pohang: Statistics
- season: average corners total in the competition - 4.17; away - 3.58;
- last 10 matches: average total - 3.6; away - 3.5.
- Pohang have had under 5.5 corners in 14 of their last 16 away matches.
- Pohang have had under 5.5 corners in 12 of their last 14 away matches in the K League.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Stats: Bucheon vs Pohang
- matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- season matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): 10 vs 8;
- Bucheon: BTTS at home - 6 (50%);
- Pohang: BTTS away - 7 (58%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
- Bucheon: BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- Pohang: BTTS away - 4 (67%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1-1 (24/137, 17.5%);
- Bucheon at home most often finish matches: 0-0 (3/12, 25%);
- Pohang away most often play: 0-1 , 1-1 (2/12, 16.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
0-1 - 12.06% (odds 4)
1-1 - 12% (odds 7)
1-0 - 10.66% (odds 4.2)
⭐ Editor's Pick
Bucheon's home form and their consistent scoring trend are the key factors here. Their results also suggest a win is not out of the question, even if the bookmakers aren't convinced. To put it simply: Bucheon have scored in 8 of their last 9 K League matches, and Pohang have conceded in each of their last seven. The main pick is Bucheon to Score: Yes.
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Comparison of Teams Stats
