Jeonbuk Motors hold a formidable record against Daejeon Citizen, avoiding defeat in nine of the previous ten head-to-head meetings, including all five visits to Daejeon with three wins and two draws. Additionally, Jeonbuk have been remarkably difficult to beat on the road this season, losing just three of 15 away matches and conceding an average of only 0.7 goals per game. While Daejeon have shown solid recent form, Jeonbuk defensive structure and historical dominance give the visitors a solid probability of securing at least a point.
Daejeon Citizen vs Jeonbuk Motors prediction
- Round
- Regular Season - 31
- Venue
- Daejeon World Cup Stadium, Daejeon
- Referee
- Dae-Yong Kim, South Korea
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 3W-2D-0L · +3 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -1 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Jeonbuk Motors or Draw (Double Chance) at 74% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Daejeon Citizen host Jeonbuk Motors at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium in round 31 of K League 1. The hosts sit sixth in the standings with 40 points, having won 10, drawn 10, and lost 10 of their 30 fixtures. Daejeon enter this match on positive form, recording three wins and two draws across their last five matches in all competitions.
Jeonbuk Motors occupy fourth place with 44 points and boast one of the stingiest defensive records in the division, having conceded just 28 goals in 30 league games. On their travels, Jeonbuk have proven exceptionally tough to break down, conceding only 11 goals in 15 away fixtures while registering eight draws and four victories.
Historical head-to-head records heavily favour the visitors. Across their last ten competitive meetings, Jeonbuk Motors have claimed five victories and four draws, suffering only one defeat. When visiting Daejeon, Jeonbuk are unbeaten in five matches, winning three and drawing two.
Key factors
- Jeonbuk Motors are unbeaten in their last five away matches against Daejeon Citizen, recording three wins and two draws.
- Daejeon Citizen have managed just one win in their last ten meetings against Jeonbuk Motors across all competitions.
- Jeonbuk Motors possess the league's top away defence, allowing only 11 goals in 15 road matches this season.
- Seven of the last ten encounters between these two sides have produced under 2.5 total goals.
Statistical comparison
Key players this season
Daejeon Citizen
- Lee Myung-Jae5A
Jeonbuk Motors
- Tiago Orobó8G
- Lee Seung-Woo4G · 4A
- Lee Yeong-Jae5A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC SeoulPromotion - K League 1 (Championship Group) | 32 | +32 | 66 |
| 2 | Ulsan Hyundai FCPromotion - K League 1 (Championship Group) | 32 | +5 | 50 |
| 3 | Jeonbuk MotorsPromotion - K League 1 (Championship Group) | 32 | +10 | 47 |
| 4 | Gangwon FCPromotion - K League 1 (Championship Group) | 32 | +10 | 47 |
| 5 | Daejeon CitizenPromotion - K League 1 (Championship Group) | 32 | +11 | 46 |
| 6 | Jeju United FCPromotion - K League 1 (Championship Group) | 32 | +4 | 46 |
| 7 | Incheon UnitedK League 1 (Relegation Group) | 32 | +6 | 43 |
| 8 | FC AnyangK League 1 (Relegation Group) | 32 | -8 | 42 |
Head-to-head
- 1
- Daejeon Citizen
- 4
- Draws
- 5
- Jeonbuk Motors
Jeonbuk Motors have won 5 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.1 goals a game, only 30% went over 2.5.
- 2026-07-21Jeonbuk Motors0-0Daejeon Citizen
- 2026-03-21Daejeon Citizen0-1Jeonbuk Motors
- 2025-11-08Jeonbuk Motors3-1Daejeon Citizen
- 2025-09-13Jeonbuk Motors1-0Daejeon Citizen
- 2025-05-14Daejeon Citizen2-3Jeonbuk Motors
2 published markets
Jeonbuk Motors have seen each of their last five matches produce two or more goals, including scorelines of 2-2, 2-1, 1-2, 1-1 and 2-0. Daejeon Citizen have averaged 1.3 goals scored and 1.3 conceded across their 15 home league games this season, creating an average match total of 2.6 goals. While Jeonbuk's away defensive record of just 0.7 goals conceded per game makes pushing to three or more goals difficult to back with conviction, both attacks possess enough recent form to expect a minimum of two goals.
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Published October 7, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.

