AFC Champions League Elite · League Phase - 1

Beijing Guoan vs Pohang Steelers Prediction

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Published: 14 Sept 2026Updated: 15 Sept 2026, 14:20

Match preview

Beijing Guoan host Pohang Steelers on 15 September 2026 at 15:15 in the AFC Champions League Elite. The Chinese side sits fourth in the Super League with 16 teams, a position built on six consecutive matches without defeat. Nick Montgomery's squad has conceded just seven goals across their last ten outings while scoring 14, though the defensive record masks occasional lapses. A 0-0 draw with Shanghai Port nine days ago left them frustrated in attack, yet recent wins over Tianjin Tiger (4-2) and Shanghai Shenhua (3-0) show their offensive threat. Draws of 3-3 against Yunnan Yukun and 1-1 with Dalian reveal defensive vulnerability even in victories, suggesting concentration lapses remain a concern against visiting opposition.

Form and H2H

Beijing Guoan's home record over ten matches reads six wins, four draws, and no losses, averaging 2.40 goals for and 1.10 against. Pohang Steelers arrive with a weaker away record: three wins, three draws, and four losses, scoring just 0.90 goals per game while conceding 1.30. The disparity in form heavily favors the hosts, who have not lost at home in this sample while Pohang has dropped points regularly on the road.

Best bet

Beijing Guoan not to lose offers value at 1.76 on Mostbet. The hosts have won six of their last ten at home without a single defeat, while Pohang's away form shows three wins from ten matches. Montgomery's side has built their unbeaten streak on defensive solidity and clinical finishing, and home advantage in this fixture tilts the balance decisively toward at least a draw or better.

Odds to watch

Beijing Guoan to win sits at 1.8 on Melbet, 1.82 on 1xBet, and 1.76 on Mostbet. The draw is priced 3.92 on Melbet and 3.96 on 1xBet. Pohang's away struggles make the away win at 4.08 on Melbet and 4.09 on 1xBet a longer proposition. Bettors seeking the no-loss angle will find the best terms on Mostbet's home win odds.

Beijing Guoan vs Pohang Steelers Odds

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Melbet1.494.645.95Place a bet
1xBet1.524.525.95Place a bet
Mostbet1.474.26.2Place a bet
22Bet1.514.625.95Place a bet
Best odds1.524.646.20
Average1.504.506.01
Lowest odds1.474.205.95
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1X2 prediction for Beijing Guoan vs Pohang Steelers

Date and time 15 September 2026 at 15:15

1X211.4964%
DC1/X84%
BTTSYes50%
1 64%X 20%2 16%

Beijing Guoan win

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Beijing Guoan vs Pohang Steelers Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

Beijing GuoanBeijing GuoanLast matchesPohang SteelersPohang Steelers
80%Over 0.5 goals60%
80%Over 1.5 goals60%
60%Over 2.5 goals40%
40%Over 3.5 goals20%
60%BTTS40%
60%Last 5 BTTS40%

Head to Head Beijing Guoan — Pohang Steelers

In the last 1 meetings, Beijing Guoan hold the edge — 1 wins for Beijing Guoan, 0 for Pohang Steelers, 0 draws.

100% W10% D00% W0
  • Beijing Guoan3:1Pohang Steelers
    AFC Champions League Elite · 15 Sept 2026
100%Over 0.5100%
100%Over 1.5100%
100%Over 2.5100%
100%BTTS100%
100%Beijing Guoan over 0.5100%

Betting profits Beijing Guoan vs Pohang Steelers

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Beijing Guoan

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+2.451015
Match WinnerDraw+7.80515
Match WinnerLose-15.00015
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-0.69911
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5+2.46211
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+1.3444
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-4.0004
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+0.041015
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5+0.34515
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-0.52914
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+2.39914
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-1.35615
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+1.26915
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5+1.05312
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+0.20912
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-4.9239
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+2.2989

Pohang Steelers

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-4.04515
Match WinnerDraw-4.77315
Match WinnerLose+3.69715
Goals Over/UnderOver 0.5-1.4757
Goals Over/UnderUnder 0.5+8.1327
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+1.571114
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-5.37314
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+3.311215
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-5.61615
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+5.62915
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-4.86615
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+0.38415
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-1.481115
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+1.7023
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-1.5413
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-2.0002
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+0.2322

Match statistics

4747%Possession %53%53
1155%Total shots45%9
667%Shots on target33%3
240%Shots off target60%3
240%Corners60%3
1343%Fouls57%17
240%Yellow cards60%3
00%Red cards0%0
48750%Passes50%492
40650%Accurate passes50%414
240%Saves60%3
00%Offsides100%1

Key events

  • 2'
    Chadrac AkoloGoal
    Beijing Guoan
  • 6'Pohang Steelers
  • 12'
    Zhang XizheGoal
    Beijing Guoan
  • 34'
    Chadrac AkoloYang LiyuSubstitution
    Beijing Guoan
  • 40'
    Ho-jin KimYellow card
    Pohang Steelers
  • 43'
    Gang WangYellow card
    Beijing Guoan
  • 45'
    An Jae-joonJuninho RochaSubstitution
    Pohang Steelers
  • 45'
    Ye-Sung KimWandersonSubstitution
    Pohang Steelers
  • 45'
    Ho-jin KimJorge TeixeiraSubstitution
    Pohang Steelers
  • 46'
    Jeremy DudziakGoal
    Beijing Guoan
  • 52'
    Jo Sung-WookYellow card
    Pohang Steelers
  • 58'
    Han-min JungDong-jin KimSubstitution
    Pohang Steelers
  • 67'
    Juninho RochaYellow card
    Pohang Steelers
  • 68'
    Gang WangLi LeiSubstitution
    Beijing Guoan
  • 68'
    Zhang XizheAbdugheni AbduhamitSubstitution
    Beijing Guoan
  • 73'Pohang Steelers
  • 82'
    Béni NkololoFabio AbreuSubstitution
    Beijing Guoan
  • 82'
    Jeremy DudziakWang YuSubstitution
    Beijing Guoan
  • 88'
    Wang YuYellow card
    Beijing Guoan

Beijing GuoanLast matches Beijing Guoan

In the last 5 matches Beijing Guoan have 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses. BTTS landed in 60% of those games.

40% W260% D30% L0
  • SHANGHAI SIPG0:0Beijing Guoan
    DSuper League · 05 Sept 2026
  • Beijing Guoan3:1Rizhao Yuqi
    WFA Cup · 01 Sept 2026
  • Dalian Zhixing1:1Beijing Guoan
    DSuper League · 28 Aug 2026
  • Beijing Guoan3:3Yunnan Yukun
    DSuper League · 22 Aug 2026
  • Shanghai Shenhua0:3Beijing Guoan
    WSuper League · 18 Aug 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
3
Losses
0
Goals / game
2.0
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
60%

Pohang SteelersLast matches Pohang Steelers

In the last 5 matches Pohang Steelers have 1 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses. BTTS landed in 40% of those games.

20% W160% D320% L1
  • Daejeon Citizen2:2Pohang Steelers
    DK League 1 · 12 Sept 2026
  • Pohang Steelers0:0Gimcheon Sangmu FC
    DK League 1 · 09 Sept 2026
  • Jeonbuk Motors2:0Pohang Steelers
    LK League 1 · 05 Sept 2026
  • Gangwon FC0:0Pohang Steelers
    DK League 1 · 30 Aug 2026
  • Jeju United FC1:2Pohang Steelers
    WK League 1 · 25 Aug 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
1
Draws
3
Losses
1
Goals / game
0.8
Over 1.5
60%
Over 2.5
40%
BTTS
40%

Beijing Guoan vs Pohang Steelers Standings

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1Esteghlal FCEsteghlal FC11003-033
2Al-Qadisiyah FCAl-Qadisiyah FC11002-113
3Shabab Al Ahli DubaiShabab Al Ahli Dubai11001-013
4NeftchiNeftchi11001-013
5Al-Ittihad FCAl-Ittihad FC10101-101
6Al ShamalAl Shamal10101-101
7PakhtakorPakhtakor10101-101
8Al-Ahli JeddahAl-Ahli Jeddah10101-101
9Al-NassrAl-Nassr00000-000
10Al-Hilal Saudi FCAl-Hilal Saudi FC00000-000
11Al AinAl Ain00000-000
12Al-GharafaAl-Gharafa00000-000
13Al-Wasl FCAl-Wasl FC10011-2-10
14Al Quwa Al JawiyaAl Quwa Al Jawiya10010-1-10
15Tractor SaziTractor Sazi10010-1-10
16Al SaddAl Sadd10010-3-30
1KashimaKashima11007-163
2Gamba OsakaGamba Osaka11004-133
3SHANGHAI SIPGSHANGHAI SIPG11006-423
4Daejeon CitizenDaejeon Citizen11001-013
5Vissel KobeVissel Kobe00000-000
6Kashiwa ReysolKashiwa Reysol00000-000
7Jeonbuk MotorsJeonbuk Motors00000-000
8Pohang SteelersPohang Steelers00000-000
9Buriram UnitedBuriram United00000-000
10Port FCPort FC00000-000
11Beijing GuoanBeijing Guoan00000-000
12Johor Darul Takzim FCJohor Darul Takzim FC00000-000
13Kyoto SangaKyoto Sanga10010-1-10
14RatchaburiRatchaburi10014-6-20
15Công An Nhân DânCông An Nhân Dân10011-4-30
16Newcastle JetsNewcastle Jets10011-7-60
League position 11 / 32Comparative team statisticsLeague position 8 / 32
240%Wins20%1
360%Draws60%3
00%Losses20%1
10100%Goals scored40%4
5100%Goals conceded100%5
00%Points0%0

Season statistic Beijing Guoan vs Pohang Steelers

Beijing GuoanBeijing Guoan

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 1
  • Lost home / away 0 / 0
  • Goals scored 10 (2.0)
  • Goals conceded 5 (1.0)
  • Clean sheets 2
  • Failed to score 1

Pohang SteelersPohang Steelers

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 0 / 1
  • Lost home / away 0 / 1
  • Goals scored 4 (0.8)
  • Goals conceded 5 (1.0)
  • Clean sheets 2
  • Failed to score 3

Match details

  • Status Finished
  • Referee Abdulrahman Al-Jassim

Lineups

Beijing GuoanBeijing Guoan · 4-4-2

Starting XI

  1. Hou Sen
  2. Tze-Nam Yue
  3. Gang Wang
  4. Guilherme Ramos
  5. Jeremy Dudziak
  6. Béni Nkololo
  7. Dawhan
  8. Sai Erjini'ao
  9. Deng Jiefu
  10. Zhang Xizhe
  11. Chadrac Akolo

Bench

  1. Shaoziyang Liu
  2. Abdugheni Abduhamit
  3. Uroš Spajić
  4. Li Lei
  5. Shuangjie Fan
  6. Chi Zhongguo
  7. Yang Liyu
  8. Wang Yu
  9. Cheng Xi
  10. Zhang Haoran
  11. Xia Xiaoyu
  12. Fabio Abreu

Injuries and suspensions

Beijing GuoanBeijing Guoan

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

Pohang SteelersPohang Steelers

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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