Bucheon FC vs Pohang Steelers Prediction & Betting Tips - K-League
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in Football Predictions
Relegation-bound Bucheon FC will face a massive test on Sunday when they welcome high-flying Pohang Steelers in Round 15 of the K League 1. Although the home side is desperate, the visiting giants are entrenched in the title race that should see them overcome Buncheon on the road. See why the Steel Warriors should win in this match prediction.
The Reds are enduring a difficult 2026 campaign, currently sitting one place from the bottom after winning just 14 points in 14 games. Scoring has been the biggest hurdle for Bucheon, as they have registered a mere 9 goals across 14 league matches, the second-worst attacking output in the division.
To make matters worse, the Reds have shown massive vulnerability on their own pitch, failing to win a single home game all season (0-3-4). Meanwhile, the 4th-placed Steelers head into this matchup on the back of two consecutive victories with three wins in their last four games.
With the Steelers also boasting the best defensive output with the fewest goals conceded (10), this game has an away win written all over it. Although both sides drew 0-0 in their first meeting this season, Pohang should’ve comfortably won that game but for a 31st-minute red card.
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Bucheon FC v Pohang Steelers Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.5 | 3.05 | 2.15 |
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3.65 | 2.85 | 2.26 |
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3.69 | 2.96 | 2.18 |
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3.6 | 3 | 2.1 |
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3.55 | 2.88 | 2.24 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Bucheon FC and Pohang Steelers?
Our prediction for the Bucheon FC vs Pohang Steelers match is: Pohang Steelers wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 17/05/2026 between Bucheon FC and Pohang Steelers in K-League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 15.16% for a win of Bucheon FC against Pohang Steelers with odds of 3.69 at Betwinner.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Bucheon FC vs Pohang Steelers is 41.14% with odds of 3.15 at LSbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 43.71% chance ⭐ for a win of Pohang Steelers vs Bucheon FC with odds of 2.27 at Shangrila.
Bucheon FC - Pohang Steelers Prediction and Best Odds:
| Bucheon FC Pohang Steelers Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Pohang Steelers wins | 43.71% | 2.27 at Shangrila |
| Under 2.5 | 74.4% | 1.97 at Stake |
| Both Team To Score: No | 68.75% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Pohang Steelers | 25.23% | 5.25 at LSbet |
Bucheon FC vs Pohang Steelers Form
Bucheon FC and Pohang Steelers's standings in the K-League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7
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28 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | -1 |
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11
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20 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | -7 |
Bucheon FC and Pohang Steelers Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 May 2026 - K-League
10 May 2026 - K-League
5 May 2026 - K-League
2 May 2026 - K-League
25 Apr 2026 - K-League
21 Apr 2026 - K-League
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 May 2026 - K-League
5 May 2026 - K-League
25 Apr 2026 - K-League
18 Apr 2026 - K-League
18 Mar 2026 - K-League
15 Mar 2026 - K-League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 May 2026 - K-League
2 May 2026 - K-League
21 Apr 2026 - K-League
11 Apr 2026 - K-League
4 Apr 2026 - K-League
22 Mar 2026 - K-League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 May 2026 - K-League
9 May 2026 - K-League
5 May 2026 - K-League
2 May 2026 - K-League
26 Apr 2026 - K-League
22 Apr 2026 - K-League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Apr 2026 - K-League
19 Apr 2026 - K-League
11 Apr 2026 - K-League
4 Apr 2026 - K-League
28 Mar 2026 - K-League
22 Mar 2026 - K-League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 May 2026 - K-League
9 May 2026 - K-League
5 May 2026 - K-League
2 May 2026 - K-League
26 Apr 2026 - K-League
28 Feb 2026 - K-League
Bucheon FC vs Pohang Steelers Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
22 Mar 2026 - K-League
Bucheon FC against Pohang Steelers Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
K. Chan-young
DefenderL. Sang-hyeok
MidfielderThiaguinho Santos
K. Jong-min
K. Dong-hyun
S. Sung
K. Takahashi
E. Lee
J. Han
Y. Pyeong-guk
DefenderJ. Min-kwang
M. Kang
H. Han
MidfielderH. Jae hwan
H. Seo-woong
K. Sung-Yueng
E. Jeong-won
S. Cho
Most goals and assists
Bucheon FC
Pohang Steelers
Galego
(5 Goals)
L. Ho-Jae
(8 Goals)
R. Bassani Da Cruz
(3 Assists)
K. Sung-Yueng
(2 Assists)
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J. Tranziska
(2 Assists)
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E. Jeong-won
(2 Assists)
,
K. Dong-jin
(2 Assists)
,
Wanderson
(2 Assists)
Bucheon FC - Pohang Steelers Key Points
- Pohang Steelers have conceded just 10 goals all season (the fewest this season).
- Bucheon FC arguably have the worst home record in the division, securing zero wins and scoring just four goals in seven home appearances.
- Bucheon have scored the 2nd-fewest goals this season (9).
- Pohang have won three of their last four games without a defeat.
- Bucheon have lost four of their last six league games.
- Additionally, Bucheon hasn't won a single home game in 2026, losing two of its last three.
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Our Bucheon FC vs Pohang Steelers Prediction
A win for the Pohang Steelers is currently valued at 2.15 odds, which is a great bet if you’re looking at the stats. The Steel Warriors have been almost impenetrable this season, boasting the fewest goals conceded and the most clean sheets (7) in the league.
To top it off, the visitors have been on a surge lately, having won their last two league games and three of their last four. Bucheon, with the 2nd-lowest goals and zero home wins this year, should naturally fall to the Steelers in this game. Hence, our Bucheon FC vs Pohang Steelers prediction is that Pohang Steelers wins.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Bucheon FC Pohang Steelers
| Bucheon FC vs Pohang Steelers | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucheon FC wins | 3.53 | 3.69 | +4.5% |
| Draw | 3.13 | 3.15 | +0.6% |
| Pohang Steelers wins | 2.16 | 2.27 | +5.1% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Pohang Steelers is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 5.1% since opening
- The probability of this result was 46.3% and is now 44.1% (-2.2%)
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