Daejeon vs Pohang Prediction 26 October 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Daejeon and Pohang promises to be a real test for both in-form teams. Both sides are eager to solidify their positions at the top of the table, adding extra motivation to this encounter. Recent trends and statistics highlight their high-scoring performances. Daejeon sit in third place, showcasing solid form at home, while Pohang trail closely in fourth with an aggressive style on the road. This sets the stage for an intriguing battle: who will come out on top?
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 05 October 2025 and ended with a 1-3 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Pohang were the home side):
- Ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
- Corners: 3 vs 1;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- Shots on target: 5 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Daejeon and Pohang:
- played 9 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 5, draws - 2;
- number of goals - 15 against 16;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.11, in the 2nd half - 2.33;
- average total goals in the match - 3.44.
Head-to-head statistics Daejeon - Pohang

Daejeon Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the K-League, with Daejeon at home against Jeju. The match ended with a 3-1 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Daejeon vs Jeju):
- possession percentage: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 7.
Taejon are making a strong showing this season, currently sitting third in the standings with 14 wins from 32 matches. Their form is impressive, with three victories in their last five outings, including a recent streak of two consecutive wins. The team is renowned for their balanced attack and solid defense, averaging 1.41 goals scored per game while conceding 1.28 goals. The "Blues" favor a style focused on ball control and swift counterattacks, consistently posing a threat to the opposition's goal.
Match Results: Daejeon

Pohang Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the AFC Champions League 2 tournament, with Tampines Rovers as the home side and Pohang as the visitors. The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Pohang vs Tampines Rovers):
- ball possession: 75% vs 25%;
- corner kicks: 11 vs 2;
- fouls: 12 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 6.
Pohang hold the fourth spot, trailing Daejeon by a narrow margin thanks to their 15 wins this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 victories and 3 defeats in their last five games. However, their ability to swiftly adapt to opponents' playstyles is noteworthy. They average just 1.25 goals scored per match while conceding the same amount, highlighting the visitors' solid defense. The "Tigers" aim to dominate the field through intense pressing and rapid tempo changes.
Match Results: Pohang
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 9;
- First-half wins for the home team - 1; for the away team - 1; draws - 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.11;
- Today's hosts average 0.56 goals, visitors - 0.56.
First-Half Stats: Taejon (home) vs Pohang (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- Wins: 4 (25%) vs 5 (31.25%);
- Losses: 4 (25%) vs 6 (37.5%);
- Draws: 8 (50%) vs 5 (31.25%);
- Average goals scored: 0.88 vs 1.25;
- Average goals conceded: 0.38 vs 0.75.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 2 vs 3;
- Losses: 2 vs 2;
- Draws: 6 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.5).
- Taejon have scored in the first half in five consecutive head-to-head matches against this team (K-League).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 9;
- Home wins - 2, Away wins - 5, Draws - 2.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's hosts average goals - 1.67, visitors - 1.78;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.44;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 7 times; at the home ground - 3 times.
Statistics: Daejeon vs Pohang
- Average tournament total: 2.69 vs 2.5;
- Average goals scored: 1.41 vs 1.25;
- First-half average total: 0.59 vs 0.63;
- Second-half average total: 0.81 vs 0.63;
- Daejeon: average home total in the tournament - 1.25;
- Pohang: average away total in the tournament - 1.19;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 2.2) vs 1.1 (away - 0.6).
- Pohang score less than 1.5 goals away in 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Pohang score less than 1.5 goals away in 7 of their last 8 matches (K-League).
Corners Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average corners in head-to-head matches - 6.11 (2.22 for the hosts and 3.89 for the visitors);
- Average corners at the hosts' ground - 4.5 (1.75 for the hosts and 2.75 for the visitors).
Daejeon: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4; at home - 4.19;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.3; at home - 4.8.
Pohang: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.34, away - 3.69;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.9; away - 3.8.
- Daejeon deliver fewer than 4.5 corners in eight consecutive head-to-head matches (K-League).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.56 (1.78 for the hosts and 1.78 for the visitors);
- Average yellow cards at the hosts' ground - 1.75 (0.5 for the hosts and 1.25 for the visitors).
Daejeon: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.63; at home - 1.63;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.1; at home - 1.8.
Pohang: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.56, away - 1.38;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; away - 2.4.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 9;
- Both teams have scored overall - 7 times;
- At the home ground - 3 times.
- Daejeon both score and concede in seven of their last eight head-to-head meetings (K-League).