Daejeon take on the visitors Pohang in the round 16 match of K League 1. The match will be played on Tuesday, May 27th at Daejeon World Cup Stadium (Daejeon).
Daejeon Citizen are currently among the league’s frontrunners. DHFC’s only major domestic success came back in 2001, when they lifted the Korean FA Cup. Since then, however, the club spent most of its time in the second tier, particularly from 2014 onwards. They only returned to the K League 1 in 2023, finishing 8th in back-to-back seasons. This year, though, they’ve surprised many with a strong start, briefly rising to the top of the standings. May brought a bit of a correction — two draws followed by a heavy 0-3 defeat to Suwon. Still, they managed to bounce back in the most recent round, securing a 2-1 victory over Daegu.
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Pohang Steelers are significantly more decorated than their opponents, having won the league five times. Their last championship came in 2013, but in 2023 they finished as runners-up and also captured the Korean FA Cup once again. They retained the cup in the following season, though their league form dipped as they ended in 6th place. This year, Park Tae-ha’s men had a sluggish start — mainly due to their AFC Champions League campaign, which ultimately ended in the group stage. Since then, however, they've improved in domestic competition, albeit with a mix of wins and losses. Last time out, they produced a composed 2-0 home win over Anyang, showing growing momentum.
Pohang have traditionally dominated this matchup, going unbeaten against Daejeon since 2010. That streak was surprisingly broken earlier this year when Daejeon thrashed them 3-0 away from home. The hosts may be slight favorites on paper, but the visitors are gaining form and carry more top-tier experience. Backing Pohang Steelers to avoid defeat on the road looks like a solid bet.
Prediction for the match: Pohang not to lose (X2).
