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Pohang Steelers welcome Gimcheon Sangmu to Pohang Steel Yard for a K League 1 round 25 fixture on Sunday (July 28). The hosts are coming off a 2-1 comeback win at Daejeon.
They fell behind in the second minute courtesy of Kim Jun-Beom's goal. Hong Yoon-Sang and Lee Ho-Jae scored within four second-half minutes to help Pohang leave with all three points.
Gimcheon, meanwhile, fell to a 1-0 defeat at Seoul. Stanislav Iljutcenko's 52nd-minute strike proved to be the difference between the two sides. The loss saw them drop to third spot in the table, having garnered 43 points from 24 games, while Pohang are second with 44 points.
Pohang Steelers vs Gimcheon Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Pohang have 36 wins from their last 56 head-to-head games with Gimcheon, who have 13 wins.
- Their most recent clash in June saw Gimcheon claim a 3-1 home win in the reverse fixture.
- Ten of Pohang's last 11 competitive games have seen both sides score.
- Gimcheon have the best away defensive record in the league, with 14 goals conceded in 12 games.
- Pohang have the best home defensive record in the league, with seven goals conceded in 11 games.
- Eleven of their last 13 head-to-head games have seen both sides score.
- Gimcheon have one win from their last nine away games, losing thrice.
Pohang Steelers vs Gimcheon Prediction
The Steelers are joint-top of the standings with Gangwon with 44 points. A victory could take them to the summit depending on results elsewhere, so Park Tae-ha's side should go all out for the three points.
Gimcheon, for their part, are still the story of the season, having gained promotion last season. Chung Jung-yong's side have been in the title race despite their status as newcomers. However, their away form has seen them tail off, but they remain just one point off the summit.
This result could have a significant impact on the title race, but expect the spoils to be shared in a low-scoring stalemate.
Prediction: Pohang 1-1 Gimcheon
Pohang Steelers vs Gimcheon Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 1.5 goals
