Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United: match statistics
Pohang Steelers exhibit solid home form, remaining undefeated at their own stadium this season and keeping a clean sheet in their only home match played so far. Incheon United has a very poor away record with a 100% loss rate on the road, conceding an average of 3 goals per game. The visitors do create numerous chances (averaging 20 shots, xG 2.35), but their conversion rate is a mere 10%, indicating severe issues with clinical finishing. The overall form of both teams in their last five matches also works in favor of the hosts (1.0 PPG vs 0.2 PPG). Given Pohang's advantage on home turf and Incheon's dismal disposition in away fixtures, a home victory is the most likely scenario, although their own limited scoring efficiency might turn it into a closely contested match.
Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Pohang Steelers played against Incheon United in K League 1 (South Korea). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Pohang Steelers has 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Incheon United has 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Pohang Steelers scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.00. Incheon United scores 1.50 and allows 2.50. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Pohang Steelers's games and 100% of Incheon United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 100%, compared with league averages of 86% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Incheon United has the higher season xG average, 1.69 to 1.00 per game. Pohang Steelers takes 9.0 shots per game, while Incheon United takes 14.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Pohang Steelers leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Incheon United leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Pohang Steelers's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (1 goals). For Incheon United, it is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
K League 1 games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 86% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Pohang Steelers exhibit solid home form, remaining undefeated at their own stadium this season and keeping a clean sheet in their only home match played so far. Incheon United has a very poor away record with a 100% loss rate on the road, conceding an average of 3 goals per game. The visitors do create numerous chances (averaging 20 shots, xG 2.35), but their conversion rate is a mere 10%, indicating severe issues with clinical finishing. The overall form of both teams in their last five matches also works in favor of the hosts (1.0 PPG vs 0.2 PPG). Given Pohang's advantage on home turf and Incheon's dismal disposition in away fixtures, a home victory is the most likely scenario, although their own limited scoring efficiency might turn it into a closely contested match.
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Game stats
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
| Pohang Steelers | Incheon United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 11% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 1.00 | 0.38 |
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.
Incheon United is 50% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Pohang Steelers · 1.5 goals / game - Incheon United
Pohang Steelers is 150% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Pohang Steelers · 2.5 goals / game - Incheon United
Pohang Steelers scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Incheon United keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 meczów).
Incheon United scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Pohang Steelers keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 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 - Pohang Steelers
Over / Under - Incheon United
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)
Pohang Steelers - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Incheon United - second-half results
Allows 1.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 100% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 0% |
| No goal | 50% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* 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 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Pohang Steelers
Incheon United
* 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
| Pohang Steelers | Liga | Incheon United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.57 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 86% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 50% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 14% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 43% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 86% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United?
The K League 1 match finished Pohang Steelers 1:1 Incheon United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United?
Pohang Steelers score 1.00 goals per game on average and Incheon United 1.50. The K League 1 average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Pohang Steelers's matches and 100% of Incheon United's.
What form are Pohang Steelers and Incheon United in?
Over the last 5 games Pohang Steelers have a 0-1-0 record (1.00 points per game) and Incheon United 0-0-2 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United?
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.