Gwangju FC 0-1 Jeonbuk Motors – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Gwangju FC at 48% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Gwangju FC vs Jeonbuk Motors encounter.
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Match Analysis
Gwangju FC host Jeonbuk Motors at Gwangju Football Stadium in K League 1, Regular Season - 31. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 24 September 2023 at 06:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Gwangju FC — All Games: 5W 5D 0L from 10 K League 1 outings this season, averaging 2.00 points per game. Last five: D D W W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 0.50 conceded. Defensively, conceding just 0.50 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches.
At home at Gwangju Football Stadium, Gwangju FC have gone 5W 2D 3L this season (10 games, 1.70 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Jeonbuk Motors stand at 3W 4D 3L from 10 K League 1 matches — 1.30 PPG. Last five: D L D D L. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Jeonbuk Motors's away record: 2W 4D 4L from 10 road trips in K League 1 this season (1.00 PPG). Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game.
Gwangju FC are in the better shape of the two on current K League 1 data — 0.70 PPG ahead (2.00 vs 1.30). That form margin is the baseline of a sensible selection even before other signals are layered in.
In-Play Profile
Gwangju FC in-play tendencies (30 games, 14 at home): they score before half-time in 57% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 57% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 21% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 43% of the time; they fail to score in 30% of games.
Jeonbuk Motors in-play tendencies (30 games, 14 at away): they score before half-time in 64% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 36% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Gwangju FC 37% versus Jeonbuk Motors 43%; no strong lean in either direction. Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Gwangju FC 30% | Jeonbuk Motors 33%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Gwangju FC 1.28 xG and Jeonbuk Motors 0.78 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Gwangju FC attack 1.137 / defence 0.839 | Jeonbuk Motors attack 0.799 / defence 0.854. League average goals — home 1.315 / away 1.168. Data: 30 Gwangju FC games / 63 Jeonbuk Motors games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Gwangju FC 48% | Draw 29% | Jeonbuk Motors 23%. Fair-value odds: Gwangju FC 2.08 | Draw 3.45 | Jeonbuk Motors 4.35. Gwangju FC hold a narrow Poisson edge at 48% — the draw (29%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 34% | BTTS probability 39% | Total xG 2.06. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 66% probability — total xG of 2.06 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 39% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Gwangju FC at 48% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 29% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Gwangju FC offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
Poisson projects 2.06 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 34% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 2.1 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 39%. Form rates corroborate: Gwangju FC 30% | Jeonbuk Motors 40% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Gwangju FC vs Jeonbuk Motors | Competition: K League 1, Regular Season - 31 | Venue: Gwangju Football Stadium • Kick-off: Sunday 24 Sep 2023, 06:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Gwangju FC 48% | Draw 29% | Jeonbuk Motors 23% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 34% | BTTS 39% | xG Gwangju FC 1.28 / Jeonbuk Motors 0.78 • Poisson strength factors: Gwangju FC attack 1.137 / def 0.839 | Jeonbuk Motors attack 0.799 / def 0.854 | league avg home 1.315 / away 1.168 • Poisson stance: Gwangju FC (48%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.28
Gwangju FC xG
Expected Goals
0.78
Jeonbuk Motors xG
39%
BTTS
61%
Over 1.5
34%
Over 2.5
15%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Gwangju FC vs Jeonbuk Motors kick off?
Gwangju FC vs Jeonbuk Motors kicked off at 06:00 on Sunday 24 September 2023 at Gwangju Football Stadium.
What was the final score in Gwangju FC vs Jeonbuk Motors?
Gwangju FC 0 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors.
Where is Gwangju FC vs Jeonbuk Motors being played?
The match is being played at Gwangju Football Stadium.
What competition is Gwangju FC vs Jeonbuk Motors part of?
Gwangju FC vs Jeonbuk Motors is a Regular Season - 31 fixture in the K League 1 (South-Korea).
Who is favourite to win Gwangju FC vs Jeonbuk Motors?
Our statistical model gives Gwangju FC a 48% chance of winning, Jeonbuk Motors a 23% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making Gwangju FC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Gwangju FC vs Jeonbuk Motors?
Our model estimates a 39% probability that both Gwangju FC and Jeonbuk Motors will score (BTTS).
Will Gwangju FC vs Jeonbuk Motors have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 34%.
What is the head-to-head record between Gwangju FC and Jeonbuk Motors?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Gwangju FC and Jeonbuk Motors in?
Gwangju FC (all comps): 5W-5D-0L in 10 | 2.00 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 0.50 | L5 D-D-W-W-W. Jeonbuk Motors (all comps): 3W-4D-3L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.10 | L5 D-L-D-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Gwangju FC's attacking strength (1.14x league average) is weighed against Jeonbuk Motors's defensive record (0.85x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.28. The same calculation in reverse, Jeonbuk Motors's attack versus Gwangju FC's defence, projects 0.78 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 30/63 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-0, at 14.6%. Close behind: 0-0 (14.4%), 1-1 (14.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 43% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Gwangju FC Win
48%
2.08
29%
3.44
23%
4.38
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
16.3%
Home win
Most likely
0 – 0
12.7%
Draw
1 – 1
12.7%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.28
Gwangju FC xG
Total xG
2.06
0.78
Jeonbuk Motors xG
2.08
48%
Home win
3.44
29%
Draw
4.38
23%
Away win
Goals Markets
61%
Over 1.5
1.64
39%
Under 1.5
2.56
34%
Over 2.5
2.94
66%
Under 2.5
1.52
15%
Over 3.5
6.67
85%
Under 3.5
1.18
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
39%
BTTS Yes
2.55
61%
BTTS No
1.64
Clean Sheet
46%
2.19
28%
3.59
Win to Nil
22%
4.55
6%
15.70
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 12.7 | 10.0 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 16.3 | 12.7 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 | – |
| 2 | 10.4 | 8.1 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Gwangju FC vs Jeonbuk Motors?
Our Poisson model rates 1-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.6%.
How many goals are Gwangju FC and Jeonbuk Motors expected to score?
The model projects 1.28 expected goals for Gwangju FC and 0.78 for Jeonbuk Motors, a combined total of 2.06.
How confident is the prediction model for Gwangju FC vs Jeonbuk Motors?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 48%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Gwangju FC come into this having played 30 games, going 13W 9D 8L for 1.60 points per game. Their last five reads D-D-W-W-W.
On the other side, Jeonbuk Motors sit at 1.43 PPG from 30 outings (12W 7D 11L), a run that reads D-L-D-D-L across their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Gwangju FC on 1.60 PPG, Jeonbuk Motors on 1.43. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
Gwangju FC's home form reads 7W 3D 4L across 14 games on their own ground, a 1.71 PPG return.
Away from home, Jeonbuk Motors have taken 0.93 points per game from 14 outings (3W 4D 7L). That's a step down from their 1.43 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Jeonbuk Motors's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Gwangju FC come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Gwangju FC are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 0.93 conceded per game recently; Jeonbuk Motors are on 1.17 scored and 0.93 conceded. Both sides have been difficult to break down recently — a combination that often points to a tighter, lower-scoring game than the average fixture.
Defensively: Gwangju FC have kept a clean sheet in 43% of their games; Jeonbuk Motors in 37% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 30 Results — K League 1
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Gwangju FC
Current Season
Jeonbuk Motors
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Gwangju FC and Jeonbuk Motors in coming into this match?
Gwangju FC have gone 13W 9D 8L in their last 30 games (1.60 PPG), while Jeonbuk Motors have gone 12W 7D 11L in their last 30 (1.43 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Gwangju FC at home or Jeonbuk Motors away?
Gwangju FC's home record (1.71 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Gwangju FC at home: 1.71 PPG; Jeonbuk Motors away: 0.93 PPG.
Have Gwangju FC or Jeonbuk Motors been keeping clean sheets recently?
Gwangju FC have kept a clean sheet in 43% of their recent games, Jeonbuk Motors in 37%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to November 2023. Every recorded meeting has come in K League 1. They last met on 5 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap between the sides came on 5 May 2026, when Jeonbuk Motors won 4-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Gwangju FC's record when hosting Jeonbuk Motors specifically: 0W 2D 3L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
1
Gwangju FC
3
Draws
6
Jeonbuk Motors
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Gwangju FC and Jeonbuk Motors?
From 10 meetings on record, Gwangju FC have won 1, Jeonbuk Motors have won 6, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Gwangju FC and Jeonbuk Motors last play each other?
They last met on 5 May 2026, when Jeonbuk Motors 4-0 Gwangju FC.
Who has won more matches between Gwangju FC and Jeonbuk Motors?
Jeonbuk Motors have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Gwangju FC see a goal before the break in 57% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 36% of the time.
Jeonbuk Motors are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 64% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
Clean sheets have been more common than shared scoring for these two — Gwangju FC 21% BTTS, Jeonbuk Motors 36%. That points toward BTTS No as the trading lean.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 36% (Gwangju FC) and 36% (Jeonbuk Motors).
On the defensive side: Gwangju FC keep a clean sheet in 50% of their matches; Gwangju FC have failed to score in 43% of games; Jeonbuk Motors in 50%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Gwangju FC home games / Jeonbuk Motors away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Gwangju FC play Jeonbuk Motors?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 21% of Gwangju FC's recent matches and 36% of Jeonbuk Motors's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Gwangju FC vs Jeonbuk Motors usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 36% of Gwangju FC's recent games and 36% of Jeonbuk Motors's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Gwangju FC and Jeonbuk Motors tend to score early?
Gwangju FC have had a goal before half-time in 57% of their recent matches, Jeonbuk Motors in 64% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Jeonbuk Motors defy the odds to beat Gwangju FC 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Jeonbuk Motors beat Gwangju FC 0-1 at Gwangju Football Stadium, Regular Season - 31, in the K League 1. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Gwangju FC 1.28 xG and Jeonbuk Motors 0.78 xG, a combined 2.06. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. Gwangju FC fell 1.3 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Gwangju FC attack 1.14 / defence 0.84 against Jeonbuk Motors attack 0.80 / defence 0.85, drawn from 30/63 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Gwangju FC 48% | Draw 29% | Jeonbuk Motors 23%, with Gwangju FC to win its most likely call at 48%. Instead the game produced a Jeonbuk Motors win, an outcome the model had rated at just 23% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 34%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 61% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 39% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 32% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Gwangju FC 30%, Jeonbuk Motors 33%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 40%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Gwangju FC's trading profile (30 games, 14 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 37% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 43% of the time, and conceded here; they fail to score in 30% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Jeonbuk Motors's trading profile (30 games, 14 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 43% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 37% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Gwangju FC 1.60 PPG, Jeonbuk Motors 1.43 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Jeonbuk Motors win broke the near-deadlock. Gwangju FC (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.64 scoring average — below par going forward. Jeonbuk Motors (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.07 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.