Gwangju FC vs Pohang Steelers Prediction: Pohang Would Fight Ferociously Against A Stalemate

Two sides with a long history of low-scoring banter, The Steelers Of Pohang and Gwangju FC trade bandy words on the pitch in this clash, shy of victory but escaping defeats in their previous stalemates. Keen to return to winning ways after Ulsan Hyundai ruined their twenty-nine-day reign in the lead, expectations stoke the flames of morale in both camps as the hosting outfit's motive for a victory is to springboard off the second-fiddle region of the table. At the same time, the renegade visitors claw ferociously at a chance to seize glory at the top.

Recent Form: D-L-W-L-W

Gwangju’s mad lads were on the worse side of luck the previous week, failing to hold a 47th-minute one-goal advantage in the 99th-minute Incheon United penalty equalizer. With two wins, two losses, and a stalemate in the last five league games unrolling as the team’s latest performance drill, it is safe to say that Gwangju’s home form is terrible, having lost three of the last five home games, winning only two. They face a grudge-bearing side in this game, and if care is not taken, they may fall to the icy hands of defeat come full-time.

Recent Form: D-L-D-W-W

The Steelers’ recent form slump materialized in their second-place nudge, fulfilling pessimistic expectations of critics claiming they could not retain their lead. Pohang pushes a winning narrative in this clash, approaching the pitch with the confidence of victory in the last direct clash between the sides. Away from home, the Steelers have been impressive with three wins in four away games, losing only at the Suwon Sports Complex against the Furies of Suwon City. Pohang Steelers hold the proud banner of a defensive fortress, being the team with the least goals conceded this season. On the road, they have picked up two wins, one defeat and two instances of parity.

In the last five meetings between the sides, Pohang Steelers emerged twice against Gwangju FC, holding two stalemates while losing once to Gwangju FC. Two cases of a BTTS score trend emerged, with four games reading under three total match goals.

The two sides are resilient, with Pohang Steelers tipped as the more balanced team, being the third-highest-scoring team with the most robust defence in the league. From these variants, we draw the following conclusions:

• The next best choice for us is a BTTS - NO, with emphasis placed on Pohang Steelers to be the only scoring side if goals are eventually registered.
• The next best alternative for this clash is to push for a few goals before full-time. Bet On Under three goals in this game. Bet365 tips this option at odds.
• Lastly, a win for Pohang cannot be undermined, with the team bold about making their return to the top against Ulsan, who ruined their four-week reign at the top.