Pohang Steelers 2-1 FC Seoul: result and AI prediction
Pohang Steelers – FC Seoul, K League 1, Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM (GMT). Venue: Sangju Civic Stadium
Pohang Steelers is #8 in the table (37 pts) and FC Seoul #1 (62 pts). Pohang Steelers has not won any of its last 5 matches. FC Seoul has kept 13 clean sheets in 29 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Pohang Steelers 2, draws 1, FC Seoul 3. Their last meeting, on July 22, 2026, ended FC Seoul 3-1 Pohang Steelers.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
This is a meeting between the division’s pace-setters and a Pohang side trying to halt a frustrating league run. Seoul carry the stronger recent league rhythm, the more reliable defensive platform and a fresher core after rotation in midweek. Pohang’s home setting and their foreign attacking group give them a route into the contest, especially if they turn it into a physical game of second balls. Venue confirmation is important after reports of disruption at Steel Yard.
Head-to-head analysis
Seoul have won both league meetings this season, including a victory at Pohang, and hold the recent edge in the fixture. The longer series remains competitive, with Pohang still capable of producing strong home performances against Seoul.
Form (last 5)
Pohang Steelers vs FC Seoul stats
| Pohang Steelers | FC Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 29 | 29 |
| Goals scored | 26 | 55 |
| Goals conceded | 33 | 23 |
| Clean sheets | 10 | 13 |
Last meetings
- 2026-07-22FC Seoul 3-1 Pohang Steelers
- 2026-03-18Pohang Steelers 0-1 FC Seoul
- 2025-11-09Pohang Steelers 0-0 FC Seoul
- 2025-10-18FC Seoul 1-2 Pohang Steelers
- 2025-06-29FC Seoul 4-1 Pohang Steelers
- 2025-04-27Pohang Steelers 1-0 FC Seoul

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