Gwangju vs Pohang Steelers: match statistics
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Gwangju vs Pohang Steelers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Gwangju plays Pohang Steelers in K League 1 (South Korea). The game is scheduled for August 15, 2026. Venue: Gwangju World Cup Stadium.
Recent form
Gwangju has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Pohang Steelers has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Gwangju scores 0.50 goals per game and allows 2.14. Pohang Steelers scores 0.91 and allows 1.09. Games in this league average 2.34 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 36% of Gwangju's games and 32% of Pohang Steelers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 23%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 41% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Pohang Steelers has the higher season xG average, 1.36 to 1.06 per game. Gwangju takes 8.4 shots per game, while Pohang Steelers takes 11.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Gwangju leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.32 goals per game after halftime. Pohang Steelers leads at halftime in 23% and scores 0.59 after halftime.
When the teams score
Gwangju's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For Pohang Steelers, it is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
K League 1 games average 2.34 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 41% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 4 away wins. Those games averaged 2.20 goals, with both teams scoring in 20% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Gwangju | Pohang Steelers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.21 | 0.28 |
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.
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.
Pohang Steelers is 82% better for: goals scored per game.
0.5 goals / game - Gwangju · 0.91 goals / game - Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers is 96% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.14 goals / game - Gwangju · 1.09 goals / game - Pohang Steelers
Gwangju scores in 36% of games (8 of 22 meczów), while Pohang Steelers keeps a clean sheet in 36% (8 of 22 meczów).
Pohang Steelers scores in 64% of games (14 of 22 meczów), while Gwangju keeps a clean sheet in 18% (4 of 22 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 - Gwangju
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.
Pohang Steelers is 93% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.59 pts / game - Gwangju · 1.14 pts / game - Pohang Steelers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gwangju - second-half results
Allows 0.5 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 23% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -7 |
* 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 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -10 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Gwangju
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
| Gwangju | Liga | Pohang Steelers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.64 | 2.34 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 36% | 51% | ▼ 32% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 45% | 41% | ▼ 23% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 30% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 63% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | • 73% | 74% | • 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Gwangju's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses against Pohang Steelers. Games average 2.20 goals, and both teams scored in 20% of them.
FAQ
When do Gwangju and Pohang Steelers play?
Gwangju face Pohang Steelers on August 15, 2026 in K League 1 at Gwangju 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 Gwangju and Pohang Steelers?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Gwangju won 1, Pohang Steelers won 4 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.20 goals, with both teams scoring in 20% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Gwangju vs Pohang Steelers?
Gwangju score 0.50 goals per game on average and Pohang Steelers 0.91. The K League 1 average is 2.34 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 41% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Gwangju's matches and 32% of Pohang Steelers's.
What form are Gwangju and Pohang Steelers in?
Over the last 5 games Gwangju have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Pohang Steelers 0-0-5 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gwangju vs Pohang Steelers?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.