Sangju vs Jeonbuk Prediction
🔊 The upcoming clash between Sangju and Jeonbuk promises an intriguing battle between two strong teams with differing styles of play. Sangju, currently sitting third in the table, showcases defensive stability but struggles with scoring. On the other hand, Jeonbuk lead the standings thanks to their excellent attack and solid defense. Both clubs have their motivations: Sangju aim to cement their place in the top three, while Jeonbuk look to maintain their lead. The odds reflect the tension of this encounter, with a home victory priced higher due to their recent struggles in securing points.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 16 February 2025 and ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Jeonbuk were the home side):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 10 vs 1;
- fouls: 0 vs 0;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 8 vs 6.
📊Statistical Preview of Official Encounters Between Sangju and Jeonbuk:
- Total matches played: 39;
- Home wins: 5, Away wins: 26, Draws: 8;
- Total goals scored: 34 for Sangju, 77 for Jeonbuk;
- Average goals in the first half: 1.26, in the second half: 1.59;
- Average total goals per match: 2.85.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Sangju Team Overview
Sangju have firmly established themselves in the top tier of the K-League, comfortably holding onto third place. The team boasts a solid defense, conceding just 0.9 goals per match-a commendable statistic. However, their attack is less impressive, with just over one goal per game on average. In their last five outings, they have secured two wins, drawn twice, and suffered one defeat. The "Black Tigers" favor a cautious style of play, focusing on ball control and minimizing threats near their goal.
In the previous round, Sangju claimed a modest yet convincing 1-0 victory over Anyang, taking 20 shots on goal and recording an Xg of 1.49. Despite their struggles with finishing, they managed to score the winning goal late in the game through Lee Seong-Won.
Match Results: Sangju

Jeonbuk Team Overview
Jeonbuk are reigning supreme at the top of the league, confidently holding onto first place. Their impressive ten-match unbeaten streak, consisting of seven wins and three draws, is a strong statement of their success. They showcase an enviable balance in both offense and defense, averaging 2.1 goals scored per match while conceding just 0.7. In their most recent encounter with this team, Jeonbuk clinched a 2-1 victory, further cementing their dominance at this stage of the season.
In the last round, Jeonbuk's four-match winning streak came to a halt as they drew 1-1 at home against Seoul. The match was evenly contested, with the "Greens" having to come from behind thanks to a goal by Song Min-kyu, making the final score a fair reflection of the game. Their closest rival, Daejeon, also stumbled, allowing Jeonbuk to maintain their lead in the league with an 8-point cushion.
Match Results: Jeonbuk
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Number of encounters - 39;
- First-half victories at home - 6; away - 9; draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.26;
- Today's hosts average 0.36 goals, visitors - 0.9.
First-Half Statistics: Sangju (home) vs Jeonbuk (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 9;
- Victories: 3 (30%) vs 4 (44.44%);
- Losses: 1 (10%) vs 0 (0%);
- Draws: 6 (60%) vs 5 (55.56%);
- Average goals scored: 0.5 vs 0.67;
- Average goals conceded: 0.1 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 5;
- Losses: 1 vs 1;
- Draws: 6 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 0.5 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.1) vs 1.4 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.4).
- Sangju have scored in the first half in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head clashes with Jeonbuk in K-League 1.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 39;
- Home wins - 5, Away wins - 26, Draws - 8.
Statistics: Sangju vs Jeonbuk
- Matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 20;
- Wins: 9 vs 12;
- Win percentage: 45% vs 60%;
- Losses: 6 vs 2;
- Draws: 5 vs 6.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 7;
- Losses: 4 vs 0;
- Draws: 3 vs 3.
- Jeonbuk are unbeaten in 18 consecutive matches.
- Jeonbuk remain undefeated in 16 straight matches (K-League 1).
- Jeonbuk are unbeaten in their last 9 away games.
- Jeonbuk have not lost in 8 consecutive away matches (K-League 1).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- The current home team averages - 0.87 goals, while the visitors - 1.97 goals;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.85;
- Both teams scored: overall - 20 times; at the home team's ground - 9 times.
Statistics: Sangju vs Jeonbuk
- Average total goals in the tournament: 2.2 vs 2.45;
- Average goals scored: 1.3 vs 1.7;
- Average first-half goals: 0.6 vs 0.85;
- Average second-half goals: 0.7 vs 0.85;
- Sangju: average home total in the tournament - 0.9;
- Jeonbuk: average away total in the tournament - 1.56;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 0.8) vs 2.1 (away - 2.2).
- Sangju have scored less than 1.5 goals in their last 5 matches (K-League 1).
Corner Prediction
Sangju: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.45; at home - 5.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.5; at home - 6.
Jeonbuk: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5, away - 4.33;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.4; away - 5.2.
Card Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.08 (0.54 for the home team and 0.54 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 1.25 (0.8 for the home team and 0.45 for the visitors).
Sangju: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.15; at home - 0.8;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.3; at home - 1.2.
Jeonbuk: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.9, away - 2.56;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; away - 2.6.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 39;
- Both teams scored overall - 20 times;
- At the home ground - 9 times.
Statistics: Sangju vs Jeonbuk
- Total matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 20;
- Total season matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): 8 vs 10;
- Sangju's BTTS at home - 2 (20%);
- Jeonbuk's BTTS away - 1 (11%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- Sangju's BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
- Jeonbuk's BTTS away - 1 (20%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match promises to be a challenging encounter for both sides: Sangju will aim to solidify their position in the top three with disciplined defense and occasional counterattacks, while Jeonbuk intend to leverage their attacking prowess to widen the gap from their league rivals. Considering Sangju's recent trend of low scoring in their last five matches, betting on the home team's individual total under 1.5 goals seems like the most reasonable choice.