Gwangju FC vs Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC Best odds and tips

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC and Gwangju FC could be contesting for the top of the K League 1 table by the end of the 2025 campaign, so their clash on Sunday could have a big impact on the title race and the battle for continental qualification. The visitors arrive in much the better form, having gone five games unbeaten in all competitions with four wins and a draw, but Gwangju FC are also in good form with three wins and two defeats in their last five.

Jung-Hyo Lee has done a great job since taking over as Gwangju FC boss in December 2021, instilling a defensive solidity and tactical discipline to the team that has seen them rise up the table. They are a compact, organised side that can be tough to break down and are often content to sit deep and counter-attack with the odd wave of pressure. Reis, a Brazilian striker, is their main goal threat with four goals in 11 K League 1 appearances this season, but the team’s ability to grind out results is due to the defensive solidity of the midfielders behind him. Jeonbuk, on the other hand, play a more fluid style with a possession-first philosophy that has been quickly instilled by Gustavo Poyet since he took over as head coach in December 2024. They have a greater squad depth and have the ability to control games more than their opponents, but can also change shape to match up with the opposition when necessary.

Jin-Woo Jeon has been the star of the show for Jeonbuk this season, netting three times in their last five games. He has formed a great partnership with Andrea Compagno, who is also a reliable finisher and has five goals in ten league games. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC are the slight favourites at 2.62, but Gwangju FC are not far behind at 2.85 with the draw available at 3.2. We think the visitors have the edge because of their superb away record and momentum, but Gwangju are solid at home and should be able to make this a tight contest. Poyet’s tactical flexibility and the depth of his squad have contributed to Jeonbuk’s excellent away record and we think they can hold their own against a defensively disciplined Gwangju side that will try to sit deep and counter-attack. The visitors’ mean defence and Gwangju’s solidity at home should lead to a game where both teams cancel each other out at times, so the under 2.5 goals market looks a good option for the punters.