Pohang Steelers vs Gangwon: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a balanced clash between two teams in poor form. Pohang Steelers have not won any home matches this season, recording a 67% draw rate in home games, with very low offensive efficiency (0.33 goals per game). Gangwon have also not secured an away victory, but they boast better ball possession (62%) and a higher xG (1.49 vs 1.18), suggesting greater offensive potential. Both teams have an identical points record (3 draws, 1 defeat) and a similar goal difference (-1 for the hosts, -2 for the visitors). Considering Pohang's high tendency to draw at home and the defensive approach of both teams in recent matches, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome of this encounter.
Pohang Steelers vs Gangwon: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Pohang Steelers play Gangwon in K League 1 (South Korea). The match date is 28 March 2026 at 07:00. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Pohang Steelers: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Gangwon: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Pohang Steelers scores 1.05 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Gangwon scores 1.26 and concedes 0.63. League average: 2.31 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Pohang Steelers 37%, Gangwon 42%. Over 2.5: Pohang Steelers 26%, Gangwon 26%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 39%.
xG, shots and style
Gangwon has higher xG: 1.70 vs 1.35. Pohang Steelers: 10.8 shots per match, Gangwon: 13.5.
Match halves
Pohang Steelers: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.68. Gangwon: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.58.
Goals by minute
Pohang Steelers: 61-75 (5 goals). Gangwon: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
K League 1: 2.31 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 39%.
Head-to-head
5 H2H matches: 1-1-3. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 60%.
Match description
Statistical analysis indicates a balanced clash between two teams in poor form. Pohang Steelers have not won any home matches this season, recording a 67% draw rate in home games, with very low offensive efficiency (0.33 goals per game). Gangwon have also not secured an away victory, but they boast better ball possession (62%) and a higher xG (1.49 vs 1.18), suggesting greater offensive potential. Both teams have an identical points record (3 draws, 1 defeat) and a similar goal difference (-1 for the hosts, -2 for the visitors). Considering Pohang's high tendency to draw at home and the defensive approach of both teams in recent matches, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome of this encounter.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Pohang Steelers | Gangwon | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.29 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Gangwon is 83% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Pohang Steelers · 2.2 pts / match - Gangwon
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.
Gangwon is 20% better for: goals scored per match.
1.05 goals / match - Pohang Steelers · 1.26 goals / match - Gangwon
Gangwon is 59% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Pohang Steelers · 0.63 goals / match - Gangwon
Pohang Steelers scores in 74% of matches (14 of 19 matches), while Gangwon keeps a clean sheet in 53% (10 of 19 matches).
Gangwon scores in 79% of matches (15 of 19 matches), while Pohang Steelers keeps a clean sheet in 42% (8 of 19 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Pohang Steelers
Over / Under — Gangwon
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Gangwon is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.21 pts / match - Pohang Steelers · 1.53 pts / match - Gangwon
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pohang Steelers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Gangwon - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +5 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Pohang Steelers
Gangwon
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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
| Pohang Steelers | Liga | Gangwon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.05 | 2.31 | ▼ 1.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 37% | 51% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 26% | 39% | ▼ 26% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 42% | 30% | ▲ 53% |
| Goal before half-time | • 63% | 63% | ▲ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 73% | ▼ 58% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (5): Pohang Steelers 1 - 1 - 3 Gangwon. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 60% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Pohang Steelers vs Gangwon?
The K League 1 match finished Pohang Steelers 1:0 Gangwon. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Pohang Steelers and Gangwon?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Pohang Steelers won 1, Gangwon won 3 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Pohang Steelers vs Gangwon?
Pohang Steelers score 1.05 goals per game on average and Gangwon 1.26. The K League 1 average is 2.31 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 39% of games. Both teams score in 37% of Pohang Steelers's matches and 42% of Gangwon's.
What form are Pohang Steelers and Gangwon in?
Over the last 5 games Pohang Steelers have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Gangwon 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pohang Steelers vs Gangwon?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Pohang Steelers vs Gangwon: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.