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This K League 1 matchday 28 fixture will see second-placed Gimcheon Sangmu FC travel to face fourth-placed Daejeon Citizen on Sunday. Can the Gimcheon-based outfit boost their chances of a top-six finish with a win against Daejeon Citizen? Check out our prediction for the match below.
Daejeon Citizen lost to Anyang in a five-goal thriller in their last match. Midfielder Matheus Oliveira's stoppage-time winner inflicted a third defeat on Hwang Sun-hong's side in four league matches.
This recent downbeat performances have seen them drop to fourth in the standings with 42 points. They are also winless in four of their last five home matches, four of which ended with under 4.5 goals.
Gimcheon Sangmu FC climbed to second on the table with 46 points following two successive victories in the South Korean top flight. This includes a dramatic 3-2 win against Suwon FC in their last match, thanks to midfielder Lee Dong-Gyeong's stoppage-time winner.
Notably, the win against Suwon FC saw Chung Jung-yong's men extend their unbeaten run in the league to six matches (W4, D2). They are also unbeaten in their last four away matches (W1, D3), three of which ended with under 4.5 goals.
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The Best Betting Odds for Daejeon Citizen v Gimcheon Sangmu FC Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.5 | 3.5 | 2.7 |
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2.25 | 3.4 | 2.75 |
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2.3 | 3.5 | 2.8 |
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2.3 | 3.5 | 2.7 |
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2.17 | 3.65 | 2.65 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Daejeon Citizen and Gimcheon Sangmu FC?
Our prediction for the Daejeon Citizen vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC match is: Gimcheon Sangmu FC win or draw and under 4.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 31/08/2025 between Daejeon Citizen and Gimcheon Sangmu FC in K-League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 30.77% for a win of Daejeon Citizen against Gimcheon Sangmu FC with odds of 2.5 at Bet365.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Daejeon Citizen vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC is 36.32% with odds of 3.65 at Unibet.
- Our prediction model gives a 32.91% chance ⭐ for a win of Gimcheon Sangmu FC vs Daejeon Citizen with odds of 2.83 at LSbet.
Daejeon Citizen - Gimcheon Sangmu FC Prediction and Best Odds:
| Daejeon Citizen Gimcheon Sangmu FC Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Draw | 36.32% | 3.65 at Unibet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 51.06% | 1.8 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 62.92% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Draw/Draw | 17.77% | 6 at Bet365 |
Daejeon Citizen vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC Form
Daejeon Citizen and Gimcheon Sangmu FC's standings in the K-League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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55 | 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 16 |
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3
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55 | 33 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
Daejeon Citizen and Gimcheon Sangmu FC Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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19 Jul 2025 - K-League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Aug 2025 - K-League
27 Jul 2025 - K-League
27 Jun 2025 - K-League
18 Jun 2025 - K-League
27 May 2025 - K-League
24 May 2025 - K-League
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Aug 2025 - K-League
17 Aug 2025 - K-League
23 Jul 2025 - K-League
19 Jul 2025 - K-League
22 Jun 2025 - K-League
31 May 2025 - K-League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Aug 2025 - K-League
17 Aug 2025 - K-League
9 Aug 2025 - K-League
26 Jul 2025 - K-League
22 Jul 2025 - K-League
18 Jul 2025 - K-League
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Aug 2025 - K-League
17 Aug 2025 - K-League
26 Jul 2025 - K-League
27 Jun 2025 - K-League
22 Jun 2025 - K-League
14 Jun 2025 - K-League
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Aug 2025 - K-League
22 Jul 2025 - K-League
18 Jul 2025 - K-League
18 Jun 2025 - K-League
24 May 2025 - K-League
14 May 2025 - FA Cup
Daejeon Citizen vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
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Daejeon Citizen against Gimcheon Sangmu FC Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Most goals and assists
Daejeon Citizen
Gimcheon Sangmu FC
J. Min-Kyu
(13 Goals)
L. Dong-gyeong
(12 Goals)
M. Ishida
(3 Assists)
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K. Yoo
(3 Assists)
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K. Bong-soo
(3 Assists)
L. Dong-gyeong
(12 Assists)
Daejeon Citizen - Gimcheon Sangmu FC Key Points
- Daejeon Citizen have lost three of their last four league matches.
- Daejeon Citizen are winless in four of their last five home league matches, four of which ended with under 4.5 goals.
- Gimcheon Sangmu FC are unbeaten in their last six league matches, winning four.
- Gimcheon Sangmu FC are unbeaten in their last four away matches, three of finished with fewer than five goals.
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Our Daejeon Citizen vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC Prediction
Gimcheon Sangmu FC are the bookmakers' favorite to get a result in this match despite playing away from home. Chung Jung-yong's side are in fine form. They are unbeaten in their last six matches, including their last four away fixtures.
Meanwhile, Daejeon Citizen have lost momentum lately, losing three of their last four league matches. They are also winless in four of their five home matches, most of which ended with under 4.5 goals. Our Daejeon Citizen vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC prediction is Gimcheon Sangmu FC win or draw and under 4.5 goals.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Daejeon Citizen Gimcheon Sangmu FC
| Daejeon Citizen vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daejeon Citizen wins | 2.88 | 2.5 | -13.2% |
| Draw | 3.4 | 3.5 | +2.9% |
| Gimcheon Sangmu FC wins | 2.38 | 2.7 | +13.4% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- A draw is the most likely outcome
- The odds for this bet have increased by 2.9% since opening
- The probability of this result was 29.4% and is now 28.6% (-0.8%)
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