Match Overview
FC Anyang will face Pohang Steelers on May 23, 2025, at Anyang Stadium in what promises to be a competitive K League 1 clash. FC Anyang currently ranks 9th with 5 wins and 8 losses from 15 matches, while Pohang Steelers sit higher in 6th place with 5 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses from 14 games.
Recent form for both clubs has been inconsistent. FC Anyang has not won any of its last 5 matches, collecting just 2 draws and 3 losses. Meanwhile, Pohang Steelers have similarly struggled, losing 3 of their last 5, including a 0-1 defeat to Gwangju and a Korean Cup exit to Gimpo FC.
Despite FC Anyang’s home advantage, the Steelers come into this match with a slightly better scoring average and a superior clean sheet record, positioning them as favorites.
Team Key Players
FC Anyang:
- Da-Sol Kim (Goalkeeper) provides stability at the back.
- Bruno Mota and Matheus Oliveira lead the frontline and must find goals for Anyang to compete.
- Chang-Yong Lee offers crucial leadership from defense.
Pohang Steelers:
- Ho-Jae Lee and Cho Sang-Hyeok bring attacking threat with their high work rate and finishing.
- Jeong-Won Eo plays a vital midfield role, anchoring the team’s tempo.
- In-Jae Hwang has kept 4 clean sheets, a key figure between the posts.
Match Pick
Prediction: Pohang Steelers to win
Given their better defensive record, superior league ranking, and key players like Ho-Jae Lee and In-Jae Hwang, Pohang Steelers are the favored side for this encounter.
