Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers: match statistics
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Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Daejeon Citizen plays Pohang Steelers in K League 1 (South Korea). The game is scheduled for September 12, 2026. Venue: Daejeon World Cup Stadium.
Recent form
Daejeon Citizen has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Pohang Steelers has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Daejeon Citizen scores 1.48 goals per game and allows 1.19. Pohang Steelers scores 0.89 and allows 1.15. Games in this league average 2.44 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Daejeon Citizen's games and 33% of Pohang Steelers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 30%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Daejeon Citizen has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.38 per game. Daejeon Citizen takes 12.4 shots per game, while Pohang Steelers takes 11.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Daejeon Citizen leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.93 goals per game after halftime. Pohang Steelers leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Daejeon Citizen's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Pohang Steelers, it is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
K League 1 games average 2.44 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 6 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 0 draws and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
Before kickoff
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Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Daejeon Citizen | Pohang Steelers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.26 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Daejeon Citizen is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Daejeon Citizen · 1.4 pts / game - Pohang Steelers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Daejeon Citizen is 66% better for: goals scored per game.
1.48 goals / game - Daejeon Citizen · 0.89 goals / game - Pohang Steelers
Daejeon Citizen scores in 67% of games (18 of 27 meczów), while Pohang Steelers keeps a clean sheet in 33% (9 of 27 meczów).
Pohang Steelers scores in 59% of games (16 of 27 meczów), while Daejeon Citizen keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Daejeon Citizen
Over / Under - Pohang Steelers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Daejeon Citizen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Pohang Steelers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 3.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 100% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Daejeon Citizen
Pohang Steelers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (K League 1).
Teams vs league
| Daejeon Citizen | Liga | Pohang Steelers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.67 | 2.44 | ▼ 2.04 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 51% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 48% | 44% | ▼ 30% |
| Clean sheets | • 30% | 30% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 61% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 77% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Daejeon Citizen's perspective: 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses against Pohang Steelers. Games average 2.67 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
When do Daejeon Citizen and Pohang Steelers play?
Daejeon Citizen face Pohang Steelers on September 12, 2026 in K League 1 at Daejeon World Cup Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Daejeon Citizen and Pohang Steelers?
In the last 6 head-to-head matches Daejeon Citizen won 3, Pohang Steelers won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers?
Daejeon Citizen score 1.48 goals per game on average and Pohang Steelers 0.89. The K League 1 average is 2.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Daejeon Citizen's matches and 33% of Pohang Steelers's.
What form are Daejeon Citizen and Pohang Steelers in?
Over the last 5 games Daejeon Citizen have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Pohang Steelers 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Daejeon Citizen vs Pohang Steelers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.