Jeonbuk Motors 2-1 Gimcheon Sangmu FC – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Jeonbuk Motors at 39% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Jeonbuk Motors face Gimcheon Sangmu FC.
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Full Analysis
Jeonju World Cup Stadium plays host to Jeonbuk Motors versus Gimcheon Sangmu FC in K League 1 (matchday 1). Kick-off: Sunday 16 February 2025 at 07:30 UK time.
Form & Momentum
Jeonbuk Motors have collected 1.50 PPG across their last 10 games: 4W 3D 3L. Last five: D W D W W. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.20 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
Jeonbuk Motors at home: 6W 2D 2L from their last 10 home games — 2.00 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. Their home PPG of 2.00 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.50 — Jeonbuk Motors are significantly better at home than their overall form suggests.
Gimcheon Sangmu FC's record over their last 10 games: 5W 1D 4L (1.60 PPG). Last five: D L W W L. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 0.90 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets.
Gimcheon Sangmu FC's form when playing away from home: 4W 1D 5L across their last 10 road games (1.30 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game.
A near-identical PPG reading — 1.50 for Jeonbuk Motors, 1.60 for Gimcheon Sangmu FC — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record is closely matched — across the 3 H2H matches in our data, Gimcheon Sangmu FC edge it 2 wins to 0, with 1 draw. Neither side has a commanding advantage. With only 3 H2H matches to go on, treat this as a light input.
The 3 H2H matches in our data have been tight, averaging just 1.7 goals per game — a meaningful input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent of those, on 14 Jul 2024, ended Jeonbuk Motors 0–4 Gimcheon Sangmu FC — a Gimcheon Sangmu FC win.
With a balanced win record and just 1.7 goals per game, the H2H data points toward a tight, low-scoring contest — Under 2.5 is the stronger head-to-head angle regardless of which side wins.
Trading Data
Jeonbuk Motors goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (last 38 games, 19 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 63% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 69% of the time; of the 10 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 40%; BTTS occurs in 68% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 63% of games (home games); they fail to score in 37% of games.
Gimcheon Sangmu FC goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (last 38 games, 19 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 47% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 74% of the time; of the 12 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 33%; BTTS occurs in 42% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Jeonbuk Motors 53% versus Gimcheon Sangmu FC 42%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Jeonbuk Motors 60% | Gimcheon Sangmu FC 47%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Jeonbuk Motors 1.31 xG and Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1.22 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: Jeonbuk Motors attack 1.016 / defence 1.016 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC attack 1.012 / defence 1.049. League average goals — home 1.229 / away 1.188. Data: built from Jeonbuk Motors's last 33 games and Gimcheon Sangmu FC's last 33. Some of those games are older results, so treat these probabilities as directional rather than precise.
Result probabilities: Jeonbuk Motors 39% | Draw 27% | Gimcheon Sangmu FC 35%. Fair-value odds: Jeonbuk Motors 2.58 | Draw 3.73 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC 2.90. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 27% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 46% | BTTS Yes probability 51% | Total xG 2.53. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 46%/54% — the total xG of 2.53 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS Yes at 51% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Jeonbuk Motors as the most likely outcome at 39% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 27% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Jeonbuk Motors if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.53 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 54% — reasonable conviction, supported by the H2H data averaging 1.7 goals per game across 3 H2H matches.
Poisson assigns a 51% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: Jeonbuk Motors 50% (last 10 home games) | Gimcheon Sangmu FC 50% (last 10 away games).
The Poisson model's sample (Jeonbuk Motors 33 games, Gimcheon Sangmu FC 33) includes some older results, so its projections carry extra uncertainty — weight recent form and the odds accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Jeonbuk Motors vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC | Competition: K League 1, matchday 1 | Venue: Jeonju World Cup Stadium • Kick-off: Sunday 16 February 2025 at 07:30 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Jeonbuk Motors 39% | Draw 27% | Gimcheon Sangmu FC 35% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 46% (Under 54%) | BTTS Yes 51% (No 49%) | xG Jeonbuk Motors 1.31 / Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1.22 • Poisson strength factors: Jeonbuk Motors attack 1.016 / def 1.016 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC attack 1.012 / def 1.049 | league avg home 1.229 / away 1.188 • Poisson stance: Jeonbuk Motors (39%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.31
Jeonbuk Motors xG
Expected Goals
1.22
Gimcheon Sangmu FC xG
51%
BTTS
72%
Over 1.5
46%
Over 2.5
25%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Jeonbuk Motors vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC FAQs
What time does Jeonbuk Motors vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC kick off?
Jeonbuk Motors vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC kicked off at 07:30 UK time on Sunday 16 February 2025 at Jeonju World Cup Stadium.
What was the final score in Jeonbuk Motors vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC?
Jeonbuk Motors 2 - 1 Gimcheon Sangmu FC.
Where is Jeonbuk Motors vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC being played?
The match is being played at Jeonju World Cup Stadium.
What competition is Jeonbuk Motors vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC part of?
Jeonbuk Motors vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC is a K League 1 fixture (matchday 1) (South-Korea).
Who is favourite to win Jeonbuk Motors vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC?
Our statistical model gives Jeonbuk Motors a 39% chance of winning, Gimcheon Sangmu FC a 35% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Jeonbuk Motors the favourite.
Will both teams score in Jeonbuk Motors vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC?
Our model estimates a 51% probability that both Jeonbuk Motors and Gimcheon Sangmu FC will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Jeonbuk Motors vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 46%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (54%).
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from Jeonbuk Motors's attack rating (1.02) and Gimcheon Sangmu FC's defence rating (1.05), the model arrives at 1.31 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Gimcheon Sangmu FC's attack (1.01x) against Jeonbuk Motors's defence (1.02x) — and the away total comes out at 1.22.
These ratings are built from Jeonbuk Motors's last 33 games and Gimcheon Sangmu FC's last 33, which are mostly older results — treat them as a rough guide.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 14.4%. Close behind: 0-0 (9.6%), 1-0 (8.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 33% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Jeonbuk Motors Win
39%
2.58
27%
3.73
35%
2.90
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.7%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
10.4%
Home win
0 – 1
9.7%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.31
Jeonbuk Motors xG
Total xG
2.53
1.22
Gimcheon Sangmu FC xG
2.58
39%
Home win
3.73
27%
Draw
2.90
35%
Away win
Goals Markets
72%
Over 1.5
1.39
28%
Under 1.5
3.57
46%
Over 2.5
2.17
54%
Under 2.5
1.85
25%
Over 3.5
4.00
75%
Under 3.5
1.33
11%
Over 4.5
9.09
89%
Under 4.5
1.12
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
51%
BTTS Yes
1.94
49%
BTTS No
2.06
Clean Sheet
29%
3.39
27%
3.71
Win to Nil
11%
8.76
9%
10.74
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.0 | 9.7 | 5.9 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 10.4 | 12.7 | 7.8 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 6.8 | 8.3 | 5.1 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Jeonbuk Motors vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Jeonbuk Motors vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.4%.
How many goals are Jeonbuk Motors and Gimcheon Sangmu FC expected to score?
The model projects 1.31 expected goals for Jeonbuk Motors and 1.22 for Gimcheon Sangmu FC, a combined total of 2.53.
How confident is the prediction model for Jeonbuk Motors vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 38 outings, Jeonbuk Motors have picked up 1.21 PPG on a 12W 10D 16L record — D-W-D-W-W across the most recent five.
Gimcheon Sangmu FC's form line: 18W 9D 11L from 38 games, 1.66 PPG, last five D-L-W-W-L.
Put side by side, Gimcheon Sangmu FC are the form team by 0.45 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Jeonbuk Motors.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Jeonbuk Motors have posted 1.47 PPG from their last 19 home games (7W 7D 5L).
On the road, Gimcheon Sangmu FC have gone 7W 5D 7L from their last 19 away games — 1.37 PPG when travelling.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Jeonbuk Motors are averaging 1.34 goals scored and 1.55 conceded per game recently; Gimcheon Sangmu FC are on 1.45 scored and 1.08 conceded.
Defensively: Gimcheon Sangmu FC in 45% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 38 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Jeonbuk Motors
Current Season
Gimcheon Sangmu FC
Current Season
Jeonbuk Motors (Home) vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Jeonbuk Motors
Current Season
Gimcheon Sangmu FC
Current Season
❓ Jeonbuk Motors vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC Form FAQs
What form are Jeonbuk Motors and Gimcheon Sangmu FC in coming into this match?
Jeonbuk Motors have gone 12W 10D 16L in their last 38 games (1.21 PPG), while Gimcheon Sangmu FC have gone 18W 9D 11L in their last 38 (1.66 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Jeonbuk Motors at home or Gimcheon Sangmu FC away?
Jeonbuk Motors's home record (1.47 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Jeonbuk Motors at home: 1.47 PPG; Gimcheon Sangmu FC away: 1.37 PPG.
Have Jeonbuk Motors or Gimcheon Sangmu FC been keeping clean sheets recently?
Jeonbuk Motors have kept a clean sheet in 21% of their recent games, Gimcheon Sangmu FC in 45%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
We have 10 H2H matches between these sides on record, dating back to March 2024 — enough to show some patterns. All of them came in K League 1. The most recent was as recently as 25 August 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Gimcheon Sangmu FC won Gimcheon Sangmu FC 4-0 Jeonbuk Motors on 14 Jul 2024, the biggest margin in the H2H matches we hold.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Jeonbuk Motors have gone 2W 1D 2L from the 5 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Gimcheon Sangmu FC — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
3
Jeonbuk Motors
3
Draws
4
Gimcheon Sangmu FC
Recent Meetings
❓ Jeonbuk Motors vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Jeonbuk Motors and Gimcheon Sangmu FC?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, Jeonbuk Motors have won 3, Gimcheon Sangmu FC have won 4, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Jeonbuk Motors and Gimcheon Sangmu FC last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 25 August 2026: Gimcheon Sangmu FC 0-0 Jeonbuk Motors.
Who has won more matches between Jeonbuk Motors and Gimcheon Sangmu FC?
Gimcheon Sangmu FC have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from the 10 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Jeonbuk Motors are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 63% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 60% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 50% of those situations.
Gimcheon Sangmu FC see a goal before the break in 47% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 37% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 29% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Jeonbuk Motors 68%, Gimcheon Sangmu FC 42% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 63% (Jeonbuk Motors) and 47% (Gimcheon Sangmu FC). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 37% and 26% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Gimcheon Sangmu FC in 32%; Jeonbuk Motors have failed to score in 26% of games; Gimcheon Sangmu FC in 42%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Jeonbuk Motors home games / Gimcheon Sangmu FC away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Jeonbuk Motors vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Jeonbuk Motors and Gimcheon Sangmu FC matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 68% of Jeonbuk Motors's games and 42% of Gimcheon Sangmu FC's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Jeonbuk Motors and Gimcheon Sangmu FC matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 63% of Jeonbuk Motors's matches and 47% of Gimcheon Sangmu FC's.
Do Jeonbuk Motors and Gimcheon Sangmu FC matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 63% of Jeonbuk Motors's recent matches and 47% of Gimcheon Sangmu FC's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Jeonbuk Motors edge out Gimcheon Sangmu FC 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Jeonbuk Motors beat Gimcheon Sangmu FC 2-1 at Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Regular Season - 1, 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 Jeonbuk Motors 1.31 xG and Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1.22 xG, a combined 2.53. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Jeonbuk Motors attack 1.02 / defence 1.02 against Gimcheon Sangmu FC attack 1.01 / defence 1.05, drawn from 33/33 games (PrevSeason).
On the result, the model split it Jeonbuk Motors 39% | Draw 27% | Gimcheon Sangmu FC 35%, with Jeonbuk Motors to win its most likely call at 39%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 46%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 72% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 51% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 54% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Jeonbuk Motors 60%, Gimcheon Sangmu FC 47%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 47%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Jeonbuk Motors's trading profile (38 games, 19 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 53% of their matches — today it did.
Gimcheon Sangmu FC's trading profile (38 games, 19 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 42% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Gimcheon Sangmu FC arrived the stronger side — 1.66 PPG against 1.21. Form was overturned, with Jeonbuk Motors winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (miss). 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.