Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United Prediction & Betting Tips - K-League
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in Football Predictions
It's going to be a heated battle at the bottom when Pohang Steelers welcome Incheon United in Matchday 3 of the K League 1. Both teams are still searching for their first win of the season and will be looking to get it here. Will the Steelers lose their first game, or will The Cranes lose their third in a row? Stick around for our Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United match prediction.
Pohang enter as the favourites at home, which is no surprise considering their dominance in this H2H and the opponent’s worse start. While we enter Matchday 3, The Steelers have only played one league game, which resulted in a 1-1 draw versus Gimcheon.
They can say the 70th-minute red card stopped them from a better result, but that stalemate is just one of all three winless games this year. The Steelers were in RO16 action with Gamba Osaka, managing only a 1-1 draw at home in the first leg, before losing 2-1 in the next at Osaka.
However, Pohang will be eyeing its first win of 2026 against an Incheon side they've beaten in back-to-back games. In truth, the home side should be poised to do so after Incheon started the new season with two losses to FC Seoul (2-1) and Gwangju (3-2). See key betting stats below.
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Pohang Steelers v Incheon United Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.34 | 3.1 | 3 |
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2.59 | 3 | 2.83 |
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2.4 | 3.18 | 2.98 |
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2.5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
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2.54 | 2.98 | 2.88 |
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Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United Form
Pohang Steelers and Incheon United's standings in the K-League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5
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22 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
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6
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21 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | +4 |
Pohang Steelers and Incheon United Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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
30 Nov 2025 - K-League
27 Nov 2025 - AFC Cup, Group A
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Feb 2026 - AFC Cup, Group A
27 Nov 2025 - AFC Cup, Group A
22 Nov 2025 - K-League
9 Nov 2025 - K-League
6 Nov 2025 - AFC Cup, Group A
5 Oct 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
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Mar 2026 - K-League
28 Feb 2026 - K-League
23 Nov 2025 - K-League 2
8 Nov 2025 - K-League 2
2 Nov 2025 - K-League 2
26 Oct 2025 - K-League 2
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Feb 2026 - K-League
23 Nov 2025 - K-League 2
2 Nov 2025 - K-League 2
26 Oct 2025 - K-League 2
8 Oct 2025 - K-League 2
20 Sept 2025 - K-League 2
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Mar 2026 - K-League
8 Nov 2025 - K-League 2
19 Oct 2025 - K-League 2
12 Oct 2025 - K-League 2
4 Oct 2025 - K-League 2
28 Sept 2025 - K-League 2
Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
33 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
27 Sept 2024 - K-League
23 Jun 2024 - K-League
28 Apr 2024 - K-League
Pohang Steelers against Incheon United Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
L. Seung-hwan
DefenderS. Kwang-hoon
S. Kim
Wanderson
H. Seo-woong
K. Ho-jin
ForwardJ. Tranziska
K. Yong-hak
J. Teixeira
L. Tae Hui
DefenderP. Kyung-sub
K. Seong-min
S. Yeo
MidfielderC. Seung-gu
I. Undabarrena
L. Chung-Yong
L. Dong-Ryul
H. Park
Most goals and assists
Pohang Steelers
Incheon United
L. Ho-Jae
(7 Goals)
S. Mugosa
(7 Goals)
J. Rocha
(1 Assists)
,
J. Teixeira
(1 Assists)
,
K. Sung-Yueng
(1 Assists)
, 
J. Tranziska
(1 Assists)
,
S. Cho
(1 Assists)
M. Kim
(2 Assists)
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L. Ju-yong
(2 Assists)
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L. Myeong-Ju
(2 Assists)
,
L. Dong-Ryul
(2 Assists)
Pohang Steelers - Incheon United Key Points
- Incheon United has scored in both games this season, netting three goals in total.
- Pohang has conceded in all three competitive games this year.
- Incheon has scored in eight of its last 11 competitive games outside friendlies.
- Pohang has now conceded in nine of their last 13 league games, stretching back to last season.
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Our Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United Prediction
The newly promoted Incheon United have lost both opening games, but have proven they know just how to crack open better teams. In fact, it was only a last-minute penalty save that stopped The Cranes from equalising 3-3 and salvaging something from their latest game against Gwangju.
The Steelers, meanwhile, have played one league game this season, but have conceded in all three competitive games this year. The home side is showing some vulnerability at the back, which we think the hungry new boys are poised to capitalise on. Hence, our Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United prediction is that Incheon United will score.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
