Daejeon Citizen 1-0 Daegu FC – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Daegu FC at 42% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Daejeon Citizen vs Daegu FC encounter.
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Analysis & Preview
A K League 1 encounter, Regular Season - 24 sees Daegu FC travel to Daejeon World Cup Stadium to take on Daejeon Citizen. The game is scheduled for Saturday 22 July 2023, 12:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Daejeon Citizen stand at 1W 6D 3L from 10 K League 1 matches — 0.90 PPG. Last five: D D D D L. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.60 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Daejeon Citizen, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Daejeon Citizen's home record at Daejeon World Cup Stadium: 3W 4D 3L from 10 K League 1 appearances (1.30 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Daegu FC — All Games: 4W 4D 2L from 10 K League 1 fixtures this season — 1.60 PPG. Last five: L D W D D. Their scoring rate of 1.20 per game is modest, conceding 1.00 — 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. This season is still relatively young for Daegu FC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in K League 1 this season, Daegu FC have posted 4W 3D 3L from 10 away outings — 1.50 PPG. Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. Daegu FC are 0.70 PPG ahead (1.60 vs 0.90), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
H2H Record
The H2H landscape is flat: 2 previous encounters have yielded 0 wins for Daejeon Citizen, 2 for Daegu FC and 0 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The last 2 meetings have been tight affairs, averaging just 1.0 goals per game. That low-scoring pattern is a meaningful historical input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent clash, on 20 May 2023, ended 0–1 with Daegu FC winning.
With a balanced win record and just 1.0 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
Trading Patterns
Daejeon Citizen in-play and half-time data (25 games, 12 at home): they score before half-time in 92% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 62% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 62% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 40%.
Daegu FC in-play and half-time data (25 games, 12 at away): they score before half-time in 58% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 56% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 33% of games (away games).
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Daejeon Citizen 64% and Daegu FC 56% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Daejeon Citizen 64% | Daegu FC 36%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Daejeon Citizen 1.17 xG and Daegu FC 1.43 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: Daejeon Citizen attack 0.961 / defence 1.307 | Daegu FC attack 0.922 / defence 0.920. League average goals — home 1.326 / away 1.186. Data: 23 Daejeon Citizen games / 56 Daegu FC games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Daejeon Citizen 30% | Draw 28% | Daegu FC 42%. Fair-value odds: Daejeon Citizen 3.33 | Draw 3.57 | Daegu FC 2.38. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 28% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 48% | BTTS probability 54% | Total xG 2.60. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 48%/52% — the total xG of 2.60 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 54% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Daegu FC are the pick at 42% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 28% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Daegu FC offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 30% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.60 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 48% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 54%. Form rates corroborate: Daejeon Citizen 70% | Daegu FC 40% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Daejeon Citizen vs Daegu FC | Competition: K League 1, Regular Season - 24 | Venue: Daejeon World Cup Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 22 Jul 2023, 12:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Daejeon Citizen 30% | Draw 28% | Daegu FC 42% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 48% | BTTS 54% | xG Daejeon Citizen 1.17 / Daegu FC 1.43 • Poisson strength factors: Daejeon Citizen attack 0.961 / def 1.307 | Daegu FC attack 0.922 / def 0.920 | league avg home 1.326 / away 1.186 • Poisson stance: Daegu FC (42%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.17
Daejeon Citizen xG
Expected Goals
1.43
Daegu FC xG
54%
BTTS
74%
Over 1.5
48%
Over 2.5
26%
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 Daejeon Citizen vs Daegu FC kick off?
Daejeon Citizen vs Daegu FC kicked off at 12:00 on Saturday 22 July 2023 at Daejeon World Cup Stadium.
What was the final score in Daejeon Citizen vs Daegu FC?
Daejeon Citizen 1 - 0 Daegu FC.
Where is Daejeon Citizen vs Daegu FC being played?
The match is being played at Daejeon World Cup Stadium.
What competition is Daejeon Citizen vs Daegu FC part of?
Daejeon Citizen vs Daegu FC is a Regular Season - 24 fixture in the K League 1 (South-Korea).
Who is favourite to win Daejeon Citizen vs Daegu FC?
Our statistical model gives Daejeon Citizen a 30% chance of winning, Daegu FC a 42% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making Daegu FC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Daejeon Citizen vs Daegu FC?
Our model estimates a 54% probability that both Daejeon Citizen and Daegu FC will score (BTTS).
Will Daejeon Citizen vs Daegu FC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 48%.
What is the head-to-head record between Daejeon Citizen and Daegu FC?
Record (2 meetings): Daejeon Citizen 0W | Draws 0 | Daegu FC 2W.
What form are Daejeon Citizen and Daegu FC in?
Daejeon Citizen (all comps): 1W-6D-3L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.60 | L5 D-D-D-D-L. Daegu FC (all comps): 4W-4D-2L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.00 | L5 L-D-W-D-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Daejeon Citizen's attacking strength (0.96x league average) is weighed against Daegu FC's defensive record (0.92x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.17. The same calculation in reverse, Daegu FC's attack versus Daejeon Citizen's defence, projects 1.43 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 23/56 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 14.0%. Close behind: 0-0 (9.0%), 0-1 (9.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Daegu FC Win
30%
3.35
28%
3.52
42%
2.39
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.4%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
10.6%
Away win
1 – 2
8.9%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.17
Daejeon Citizen xG
Total xG
2.60
1.43
Daegu FC xG
3.35
30%
Home win
3.52
28%
Draw
2.39
42%
Away win
Goals Markets
73%
Over 1.5
1.37
27%
Under 1.5
3.70
48%
Over 2.5
2.08
52%
Under 2.5
1.92
26%
Over 3.5
3.85
74%
Under 3.5
1.35
12%
Over 4.5
8.33
88%
Under 4.5
1.14
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
54%
BTTS Yes
1.87
46%
BTTS No
2.16
Clean Sheet
24%
4.17
31%
3.23
Win to Nil
7%
14.00
13%
7.72
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.4 | 10.6 | 7.6 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| 1 | 8.7 | 12.4 | 8.9 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 5.1 | 7.3 | 5.2 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 2.0 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 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 Daejeon Citizen vs Daegu FC?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.0%.
How many goals are Daejeon Citizen and Daegu FC expected to score?
The model projects 1.17 expected goals for Daejeon Citizen and 1.43 for Daegu FC, a combined total of 2.60.
How confident is the prediction model for Daejeon Citizen vs Daegu FC?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 42%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Daejeon Citizen come into this having played 25 games, going 9W 9D 7L for 1.44 points per game. Their last five reads D-D-D-D-L. The sample for Daejeon Citizen is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Daegu FC sit at 1.40 PPG from 25 outings (8W 11D 6L), a run that reads L-D-W-D-D across their last five. The sample for Daegu FC is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Daejeon Citizen on 1.44 PPG, Daegu FC on 1.40. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
Daejeon Citizen's home form reads 5W 4D 3L across 12 games on their own ground, a 1.58 PPG return.
Away from home, Daegu FC have taken 1.33 points per game from 12 outings (4W 4D 4L).
The Goals Picture
Daejeon Citizen are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 1.52 conceded per game recently; Daegu FC are on 1.28 scored and 1.28 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Daejeon Citizen have seen both teams score in 64% of their recent games.
Last 25 Results — K League 1
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Daejeon Citizen
Blended
Daegu FC
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Daejeon Citizen and Daegu FC in coming into this match?
Daejeon Citizen have gone 9W 9D 7L in their last 25 games (1.44 PPG), while Daegu FC have gone 8W 11D 6L in their last 25 (1.40 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Daejeon Citizen at home or Daegu FC away?
Daejeon Citizen's home record (1.58 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Daejeon Citizen at home: 1.58 PPG; Daegu FC away: 1.33 PPG.
Have Daejeon Citizen or Daegu FC been keeping clean sheets recently?
Daejeon Citizen have kept a clean sheet in 20% of their recent games, Daegu FC in 32%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Daejeon Citizen and Daegu FC runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to April 2023. Every recorded meeting has come in K League 1. They last met on 20 September 2025, roughly 10 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
Daejeon Citizen have won the last 4 meetings between these two, a run that gives them the psychological edge coming in.
Daejeon Citizen's record when hosting Daegu FC specifically: 5W 0D 1L from 6 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
6
Daejeon Citizen
2
Draws
2
Daegu FC
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Daejeon Citizen and Daegu FC?
From 10 meetings on record, Daejeon Citizen have won 6, Daegu FC have won 2, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Daejeon Citizen and Daegu FC last play each other?
They last met on 20 September 2025, when Daejeon Citizen 3-2 Daegu FC.
Who has won more matches between Daejeon Citizen and Daegu FC?
Daejeon Citizen have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Daejeon Citizen are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 92% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 42% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 17% of those situations.
Daegu FC see a goal before the break in 58% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Daejeon Citizen 67%, Daegu FC 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 67% (Daejeon Citizen) and 33% (Daegu FC).
On the defensive side: Daegu FC in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Daejeon Citizen home games / Daegu FC away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Daejeon Citizen play Daegu FC?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 67% of Daejeon Citizen's games and 50% of Daegu FC's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Daejeon Citizen vs Daegu FC usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 67% of Daejeon Citizen's recent games and 33% of Daegu FC's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Daejeon Citizen and Daegu FC tend to score early?
Daejeon Citizen have had a goal before half-time in 92% of their recent matches, Daegu FC in 58% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Daejeon Citizen defy the odds to beat Daegu FC 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Daejeon Citizen beat Daegu FC 1-0 at Daejeon World Cup Stadium, Regular Season - 24, 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 Daejeon Citizen 1.17 xG and Daegu FC 1.43 xG, a combined 2.60. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Daegu FC landed 1.4 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Daejeon Citizen attack 0.96 / defence 1.31 against Daegu FC attack 0.92 / defence 0.92, drawn from 23/56 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Daejeon Citizen 30% | Draw 28% | Daegu FC 42%, with Daegu FC to win its most likely call at 42%. The actual Daejeon Citizen win had been the model's second-ranked read at 30%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 48%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 74% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 54% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 50% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Daejeon Citizen 64%, Daegu FC 36%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 60%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Daejeon Citizen's trading profile (25 games, 12 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 64% of their matches — today it did not.
Daegu FC's trading profile (25 games, 12 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Daejeon Citizen 1.44 PPG, Daegu FC 1.40 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Daejeon Citizen win broke the near-deadlock. Daejeon Citizen (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.42 average — tighter than their form line. Daegu FC (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.00 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 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.