Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1-2 Daejeon Citizen: result and AI prediction

Gimcheon Sangmu FC – Daejeon Citizen, K League 1, Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 06:00 AM (GMT). Venue: Gimcheon Stadium

Gimcheon Sangmu FC is #10 in the table (34 pts) and Daejeon Citizen #5 (46 pts). Daejeon Citizen is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1, draws 2, Daejeon Citizen 3. Their last meeting, on July 25, 2026, ended Gimcheon Sangmu FC 3-2 Daejeon Citizen.

AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 1-2✓ Exact score

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Daejeon bring the stronger recent run and a more consistent attacking output into Gimcheon’s final regular-season home match. Gimcheon have made this fixture awkward before this year, but their changing squad must quickly find midfield cohesion against a side that can control territory. The hosts will look to turn home energy, compact defending and direct transitions into a repeat of their July comeback. Daejeon’s greater fluency in possession makes them the side to set the tempo, while Gimcheon’s resistance should keep the match competitive.

Head-to-head analysis

Daejeon hold the better overall record across the last ten meetings, but this season’s pair of league games favours Gimcheon’s resilience. The hosts are unbeaten in those two encounters and won the latest meeting at Gimcheon Stadium.

Injuries and absences

Byun Jun-soo’s reported return from injury is a meaningful boost for Gimcheon’s defensive depth and box protection. There are no other confirmed absences in the available pre-match information.

Form (last 5)

Gimcheon Sangmu FCLeague position #10 · 34 ptsW L D
Daejeon CitizenLeague position #5 · 46 ptsD W W

Gimcheon Sangmu FC vs Daejeon Citizen stats

Gimcheon Sangmu FCDaejeon Citizen
Played3232
Goals scored3251
Goals conceded3940
Clean sheets88

Last meetings

  • 2026-07-25Gimcheon Sangmu FC 3-2 Daejeon Citizen
  • 2026-03-14Daejeon Citizen 1-1 Gimcheon Sangmu FC
  • 2025-11-30Gimcheon Sangmu FC 0-3 Daejeon Citizen
  • 2025-08-31Daejeon Citizen 2-1 Gimcheon Sangmu FC
  • 2025-06-18Daejeon Citizen 0-0 Gimcheon Sangmu FC
  • 2025-04-19Gimcheon Sangmu FC 0-2 Daejeon Citizen

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