Pohang Steelers vs Jeju United FC prediction

Pohang Steelers – Jeju United FC, K League 1, Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 05:00 AM (GMT). Venue: Pohang Steel Yard

Pohang Steelers is #9 in the table (42 pts) and Jeju United FC #7 (46 pts). Pohang Steelers has not won any of its last 5 matches. Jeju United FC has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Pohang Steelers 3, draws 0, Jeju United FC 3. Their last meeting, on August 25, 2026, ended Jeju United FC 1-2 Pohang Steelers.

Pohang Steelers

05:00 AM

Jeju United FC

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a Final B meeting between two sides trying to arrest disappointing recent runs, with Jeju defending their place at the head of the group and Pohang trying to close the gap at home. Pohang's midweek continental travel and the loss of Ki Sung-yueng complicate their preparation. Jeju hold the better record in this season's meetings, but their own defensive slump and Costa's stated willingness to rotate young players keep the contest finely balanced. Expect a physical match decided by transitions, crosses and who manages the midfield second balls.

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

Jeju have won two of the three league meetings this season, while the longer recent series has regularly produced narrow margins. The fixture is familiar enough that game-state management and individual errors should matter more than surprise tactical schemes.

Injuries and absences

Ki Sung-yueng's reported absence is significant for Pohang: it removes their most experienced midfield reference point and increases the burden on the remaining central players to control second balls and transitions. No confirmed Jeju absences were provided.

Form (last 5)

Pohang SteelersLeague position #9 · 42 ptsL D D

Jeju United FCLeague position #7 · 46 ptsL L L

Pohang Steelers vs Jeju United FC stats

	Pohang Steelers	Jeju United FC
Played	33	33
Goals scored	30	39
Goals conceded	39	37
Clean sheets	11	11

Last meetings

2026-08-25Jeju United FC 1-2 Pohang Steelers
2026-07-18Jeju United FC 2-1 Pohang Steelers
2026-04-11Pohang Steelers 0-2 Jeju United FC
2025-09-21Pohang Steelers 1-0 Jeju United FC
2025-06-21Pohang Steelers 2-1 Jeju United FC
2025-04-20Jeju United FC 2-0 Pohang Steelers