Pohang Steelers vs Bucheon FC Prediction & Betting Tips - K-League
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by Devesh Jaganath | in Football Predictions
Pohang Steelers and Bucheon FC will face off on Matchday 4 in the K-League on Sunday. The Steel Warriors are ninth in the league standings, while the Reds City Bucheon are in fifth place. Let’s get into the match prediction.
After a solid fourth-placed finish in the league last term, the Pohang Steelers have not made the best start to this campaign, as they are still searching for their first win of the season.
Following back-to-back 1-1 draws against Gimcheon Sngmu and Incheon, the Steel Warriors suffered their first loss of 2026 last week, going down 1-0 to second-placed Seoul FC at home.
The hosts have one point from two home games this season, but ended last term with the fourth-best home record in the division (W9 D4 L6).
Meanwhile, Bucheon FC earned their spot back in the K-League 1 after two decades by beating Suwon FC 4-2 on aggregate in the relegation playoff final last December.
The Reds City Bucheon have made a decent start to their top-flight season, taking five points from their first four games (W1 D2 L1) following a goalless draw against Gangwon last weekend.
The visitors won their only away game this term, beating Jeonbuk 3-2 on MD1. They also ended last season unbeaten in their final five matches on the road.
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Pohang Steelers v Bucheon FC Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.25 | 2.9 | 3.5 |
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2.09 | 3.2 | 3.62 |
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2.04 | 3.4 | 3.54 |
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2.15 | 2.8 | 3.5 |
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2.06 | 3.15 | 3.65 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Pohang Steelers and Bucheon FC?
Our prediction for the Pohang Steelers vs Bucheon FC match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 22/03/2026 between Pohang Steelers and Bucheon FC in K-League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 20.09% for a win of Pohang Steelers against Bucheon FC with odds of 2.25 at Stake.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Pohang Steelers vs Bucheon FC is 44.87% with odds of 3.4 at Betwinner.
- Our prediction model gives a 35.04% chance ⭐ for a win of Bucheon FC vs Pohang Steelers with odds of 3.65 at Roobet.
Pohang Steelers - Bucheon FC Prediction and Best Odds:
| Pohang Steelers Bucheon FC Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Draw | 44.87% | 3.4 at Betwinner |
| Under 2.5 | 63.59% | 1.91 at LSbet |
| Both Team To Score | 52.38% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Draw/Draw | 24.33% | 4.4 at LSbet |
Pohang Steelers vs Bucheon FC Form
Pohang Steelers and Bucheon FC'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 |
Pohang Steelers and Bucheon FC Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Mar 2026 - K-League
15 Mar 2026 - K-League
28 Feb 2026 - K-League
19 Feb 2026 - AFC Cup, Group A
12 Feb 2026 - AFC Cup, Group A
11 Dec 2025 - AFC Cup, Group A
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Mar 2026 - K-League
15 Mar 2026 - K-League
12 Feb 2026 - AFC Cup, Group A
27 Nov 2025 - AFC Cup, Group A
22 Nov 2025 - K-League
9 Nov 2025 - K-League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Feb 2026 - K-League
19 Feb 2026 - AFC Cup, Group A
11 Dec 2025 - AFC Cup, Group A
30 Nov 2025 - K-League
1 Nov 2025 - K-League
26 Oct 2025 - K-League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Mar 2026 - K-League
15 Mar 2026 - K-League
7 Mar 2026 - K-League
1 Mar 2026 - K-League
8 Dec 2025 - K-League
5 Dec 2025 - K-League
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Mar 2026 - K-League
15 Mar 2026 - K-League
7 Mar 2026 - K-League
5 Dec 2025 - K-League
30 Nov 2025 - K-League
23 Nov 2025 - K-League 2
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Mar 2026 - K-League
8 Dec 2025 - K-League
9 Nov 2025 - K-League 2
25 Oct 2025 - K-League 2
12 Oct 2025 - K-League 2
4 Oct 2025 - K-League 2
Pohang Steelers against Bucheon FC Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 5 - 4 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Substitutes
H. Sung-min
DefenderH. Han
Wanderson
M. Kang
L. Chang-woo
K. Dong-jin
A. Jae-joon
J. Rocha
S. Cho
H. kim
MidfielderJ. Hojin
K. Jong-min
K. Takahashi
S. Sung
S. Jae-won
L. Chung-hyun
Vitor Gabriel
J. Han
Most goals and assists
Pohang Steelers
Bucheon FC
L. Ho-Jae
(8 Goals)
Galego
(5 Goals)
K. Sung-Yueng
(2 Assists)
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J. Tranziska
(2 Assists)
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E. Jeong-won
(2 Assists)
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K. Dong-jin
(2 Assists)
,
Wanderson
(2 Assists)
R. Bassani Da Cruz
(3 Assists)
Pohang Steelers - Bucheon FC Key Points
- Four of Pohang’s last five matches in all competitions ended with both teams scoring.
- Pohang have yet to keep a clean sheet at home this season.
- Four of Bucheon’s last five matches in all competitions ended with both teams scoring.
- Bucheon scored two or more goals in five of their last seven away games.
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Our Pohang Steelers vs Bucheon FC Prediction
Pohang Steelers are the favourites here for obvious reasons, but they have not made the best start to the season, still winless after three games, two of which were here on their home patch.
Bucheon FC finally earned their spot back in the top flight after two decades, and they will be fairly content with their return of five points from their first four games. This is a tough one to call given these sides’ early-season form, but we fancy both teams to get on the scoresheet. Our Pohang Steelers vs Bucheon FC prediction is BTTS.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Pohang Steelers Bucheon FC
| Pohang Steelers vs Bucheon FC | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pohang Steelers wins | 1.97 | 2.25 | +14.2% |
| Draw | 3.4 | 3.4 | 0% |
| Bucheon FC wins | 3.6 | 3.65 | +1.4% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- A draw is the most likely outcome
- The odds for this bet have not changed since opening
- The probability of this result was 29.4% and is now 29.4% (0.0%)
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