Gwangju FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC prediction

Gwangju FC – Gimcheon Sangmu FC, K League 1, Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 07:30 AM (GMT). Venue: Gwangju Football Stadium

Gwangju FC is #12 in the table (21 pts) and Gimcheon Sangmu FC #10 (34 pts). Gimcheon Sangmu FC has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Gwangju FC 1, draws 5, Gimcheon Sangmu FC 0. Their last meeting, on September 6, 2026, ended Gimcheon Sangmu FC 2-2 Gwangju FC.

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Gwangju have genuine momentum after an emphatic win and now face a survival-defining home fixture. Their attack is carrying form, with Aidel and Barua central to the recent uplift, while returning options improve the hosts’ balance. Gimcheon are difficult to separate from opponents but arrive amid squad-change uncertainty and a poor recent spell. The season series points toward another tight game, although Gwangju’s urgency should make this more open than a routine stalemate.

Predicted score and probabilities

The AI's exact score, win/draw/loss probabilities, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 and 5 key factors are in the full analysis.

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Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has been exceptionally draw-prone recently: all three meetings this season finished level. Gwangju are unbeaten in the listed recent home meetings with Gimcheon, but the repeated stalemates underline how little separates the sides.

Injuries and absences

No confirmed current absences were provided. Gwangju’s reported returns of Yoo Je-ho and Bae Jin-woo improve midfield and defensive depth, while Van Hroosven’s recent involvement indicates he is available unless late team news says otherwise.

Form (last 5)

Gwangju FCLeague position #12 · 21 ptsW L W
Gimcheon Sangmu FCLeague position #10 · 34 ptsL D L

Gwangju FC vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC stats

Gwangju FCGimcheon Sangmu FC
Played3333
Goals scored3033
Goals conceded6941
Clean sheets58

Last meetings

  • 2026-09-06Gimcheon Sangmu FC 2-2 Gwangju FC
  • 2026-07-22Gwangju FC 1-1 Gimcheon Sangmu FC
  • 2026-03-17Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1-1 Gwangju FC
  • 2025-07-22Gwangju FC 1-1 Gimcheon Sangmu FC
  • 2025-05-05Gwangju FC 1-0 Gimcheon Sangmu FC
  • 2025-03-16Gimcheon Sangmu FC 0-0 Gwangju FC

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