Gwangju FC 1-2 Jeonbuk Motors – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Jeonbuk Motors at 36%, yet other data sources diverge — this Gwangju FC vs Jeonbuk Motors fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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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 Tuesday 21 September 2021 at 08:30 UTC.
Form Guide
Gwangju FC — All Games: 4W 4D 2L from 10 K League 1 outings this season, averaging 1.60 points per game. Last five: W W W D D. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation.
At home at Gwangju Football Stadium, Gwangju FC have gone 3W 4D 3L this season (10 games, 1.30 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Jeonbuk Motors stand at 6W 3D 1L from 10 K League 1 matches — 2.10 PPG. Last five: D L W D W. They are scoring at 1.70 per game and conceding 0.90. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not.
Jeonbuk Motors's away record: 3W 5D 2L from 10 road trips in K League 1 this season (1.40 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 1.40 is notably below their overall 2.10 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. Jeonbuk Motors are 0.50 PPG ahead (2.10 vs 1.60), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
In-Play Profile
Gwangju FC in-play tendencies (28 games, 13 at home): they score before half-time in 54% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; BTTS occurs in 38% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 23% of games (home games); they fail to score in 43% of games.
Jeonbuk Motors in-play tendencies (28 games, 13 at away): they score before half-time in 46% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 77% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 31% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 36%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Gwangju FC 43% versus Jeonbuk Motors 57%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Gwangju FC 36% | Jeonbuk Motors 46%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Gwangju FC 1.01 xG and Jeonbuk Motors 1.06 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 0.960 / defence 0.967 | Jeonbuk Motors attack 0.970 / defence 1.052. League average goals — home 1.001 / away 1.131. Data: 28 Gwangju FC games / 29 Jeonbuk Motors games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Gwangju FC 34% | Draw 30% | Jeonbuk Motors 36%. Fair-value odds: Gwangju FC 2.94 | Draw 3.33 | Jeonbuk Motors 2.78. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 30% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 34% | BTTS probability 42% | Total xG 2.07. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 66% probability — total xG of 2.07 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 42% 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 Jeonbuk Motors at 36% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 30% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Jeonbuk Motors offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.07 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 42%. Form rates corroborate: Gwangju FC 40% | Jeonbuk Motors 50% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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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: Tuesday 21 Sep 2021, 08:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Gwangju FC 34% | Draw 30% | Jeonbuk Motors 36% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 34% | BTTS 42% | xG Gwangju FC 1.01 / Jeonbuk Motors 1.06 • Poisson strength factors: Gwangju FC attack 0.960 / def 0.967 | Jeonbuk Motors attack 0.970 / def 1.052 | league avg home 1.001 / away 1.131 • Poisson stance: Jeonbuk Motors (36%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.01
Gwangju FC xG
Expected Goals
1.06
Jeonbuk Motors xG
42%
BTTS
61%
Over 1.5
34%
Over 2.5
16%
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 08:30 on Tuesday 21 September 2021 at Gwangju Football Stadium.
What was the final score in Gwangju FC vs Jeonbuk Motors?
Gwangju FC 1 - 2 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 34% chance of winning, Jeonbuk Motors a 36% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Jeonbuk Motors the favourite.
Will both teams score in Gwangju FC vs Jeonbuk Motors?
Our model estimates a 42% 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): 4W-4D-2L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.00 | L5 W-W-W-D-D. Jeonbuk Motors (all comps): 6W-3D-1L in 10 | 2.10 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 0.90 | L5 D-L-W-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Gwangju FC's attacking strength (0.96x league average) is weighed against Jeonbuk Motors's defensive record (1.05x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.01. The same calculation in reverse, Jeonbuk Motors's attack versus Gwangju FC's defence, projects 1.06 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 28/29 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 15.3%. Close behind: 0-0 (14.3%), 0-1 (11.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 41% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Jeonbuk Motors Win
34%
2.98
30%
3.30
36%
2.77
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.5%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
13.4%
Away win
1 – 0
12.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.01
Gwangju FC xG
Total xG
2.07
1.06
Jeonbuk Motors xG
2.98
34%
Home win
3.30
30%
Draw
2.77
36%
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
16%
Over 3.5
6.25
84%
Under 3.5
1.19
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
42%
BTTS Yes
2.40
58%
BTTS No
1.71
Clean Sheet
35%
2.89
36%
2.75
Win to Nil
12%
8.61
13%
7.61
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 12.6 | 13.4 | 7.1 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.7 | 13.5 | 7.2 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 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 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.3%.
How many goals are Gwangju FC and Jeonbuk Motors expected to score?
The model projects 1.01 expected goals for Gwangju FC and 1.06 for Jeonbuk Motors, a combined total of 2.07.
How confident is the prediction model for Gwangju FC vs Jeonbuk Motors?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 36%, 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 28 games, going 8W 6D 14L for 1.07 points per game. Their last five reads W-W-W-D-D.
On the other side, Jeonbuk Motors sit at 1.82 PPG from 28 outings (14W 9D 5L), a run that reads D-L-W-D-W across their last five.
Jeonbuk Motors carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.75 PPG clear of Gwangju FC — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Venue Form
Gwangju FC's home form reads 5W 4D 4L across 13 games on their own ground, a 1.46 PPG return.
Away from home, Jeonbuk Motors have taken 1.62 points per game from 13 outings (5W 6D 2L).
Goals in Recent Form
Gwangju FC are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.21 conceded per game recently; Jeonbuk Motors are on 1.75 scored and 1.04 conceded.
Last 28 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 8W 6D 14L in their last 28 games (1.07 PPG), while Jeonbuk Motors have gone 14W 9D 5L in their last 28 (1.82 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Gwangju FC at home or Jeonbuk Motors away?
Jeonbuk Motors's away record (1.62 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Gwangju FC at home: 1.46 PPG; Jeonbuk Motors away: 1.62 PPG.
Have Gwangju FC or Jeonbuk Motors been keeping clean sheets recently?
Gwangju FC have kept a clean sheet in 21% of their recent games, Jeonbuk Motors in 32%.
⚔️ 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 54% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 31% of the time.
Jeonbuk Motors see a goal before the break in 46% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 15% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Gwangju FC 38%, Jeonbuk Motors 54% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Low-scoring games have been more typical here — Over 2.5 sits at just 23% for Gwangju FC and 31% for Jeonbuk Motors.
On the defensive side: Gwangju FC keep a clean sheet in 38% of their matches; Jeonbuk Motors in 31%; Gwangju FC have failed to score in 38% of games; Jeonbuk Motors in 38%.
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 38% of Gwangju FC's recent matches and 54% 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 23% of Gwangju FC's recent games and 31% of Jeonbuk Motors's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Prediction vindicated as Jeonbuk Motors edge out Gwangju FC 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Jeonbuk Motors beat Gwangju FC 1-2 at Gwangju Football Stadium, Regular Season - 31, in the K League 1. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Gwangju FC 1.01 xG and Jeonbuk Motors 1.06 xG, a combined 2.07. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Jeonbuk Motors outscored their 1.06 projection by 0.9. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Gwangju FC attack 0.96 / defence 0.97 against Jeonbuk Motors attack 0.97 / defence 1.05, drawn from 28/29 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Gwangju FC 34% | Draw 30% | Jeonbuk Motors 36%, with Jeonbuk Motors to win its most likely call at 36%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 34%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 61% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 42% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 41% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Gwangju FC 36%, Jeonbuk Motors 46%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 50%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Gwangju FC's trading profile (28 games, 13 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 43% of their matches — today it did.
Jeonbuk Motors's trading profile (28 games, 13 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Jeonbuk Motors arrived the stronger side — 1.82 PPG against 1.07. Form held, and they took the win. Gwangju FC (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 0.92 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 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.