Gimhae City - Cheongju Jikji prediction 24 July 2026

Gimhae City vs Cheongju Jikji prediction for the K-League 2 match on July 24, 2026, at 10:30 UTC. Based on the latest odds and team form, a draw is the most likely outcome with a 40% probability, while Cheongju Jikji holds a slight edge to win at 35% over Gimhae City's 25%.

Team Form

Gimhae City enter this match with mixed results from their last five outings: two wins, one draw, and two losses. Their most recent match was a 1-0 away victory against Cheonan City on July 10. However, home form is a concern — they have lost two consecutive home games, falling 1-3 to Seoul E-Land and 1-2 to Gimpo Citizen FC. The other results were a 1-1 draw at Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma and a 1-0 win at Jeonnam Dragons.

Cheongju Jikji also show inconsistency with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five. They secured a 1-0 home win over Cheonan City on July 19, and a 1-1 away draw at Yongin City FC on July 11. A heavy 1-5 home defeat to Daegu FC and a 2-3 home loss to Hwaseong Shinwoo Electronics highlight defensive vulnerabilities, but their away form is solid: a 2-1 win at Seoul E-Land and the draw at Yongin City FC in the last two road trips.

Head-to-Head Record

These teams have met only once in recent history. On April 18, 2026, Cheongju Jikji hosted Gimhae City in a K-League 2 fixture that ended 1-1. The head-to-head record stands at 0 wins for Gimhae City, 1 draw, and 0 wins for Cheongju Jikji.

League Table Positions

The provided league standings do not include Gimhae City or Cheongju Jikji, so a direct comparison of their table positions is not possible. The available data covers the top 12 teams in K-League 2, but neither side appears in that list.

Win Probability: Gimhae City or Cheongju Jikji?

Gimhae City has a 25% chance of winning, the draw is at 40%, and Cheongju Jikji has a 35% chance. These probabilities are derived from the average bookmaker odds, which imply a tight contest with the draw as the most likely single outcome. Adjustments were made for recent form: Gimhae City's back-to-back home losses reduce their home advantage, while Cheongju Jikji's unbeaten away run in the last two games boosts their chances. The head-to-head draw also supports a balanced matchup. Overall, a stalemate is the most probable result, but if a winner emerges, Cheongju Jikji is slightly more likely.

Odds & Match Prediction

Bookmakers' pre-match odds for the 1X2 market show a narrow range. The best available odds for a Gimhae City win are around 3.10, for a draw as low as 2.02, and for a Cheongju Jikji win around 2.30. The draw is consistently priced as the favorite outcome across multiple bookmakers. Based on the stats, the prediction is a low-scoring draw. Cheongju Jikji's away resilience and Gimhae City's home struggles point to a shared points scenario. However, if forced to pick a winner, Cheongju Jikji offers better value given their recent road performances.