Pohang Steelers vs Sangju Sangmu: match statistics
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Pohang Steelers vs Sangju Sangmu: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Pohang Steelers plays Sangju Sangmu in K League 1 (South Korea). The game is scheduled for September 9, 2026. Venue: Steelyard Stadium.
Recent form
Pohang Steelers has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Sangju Sangmu has 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Pohang Steelers scores 0.89 goals per game and allows 1.15. Sangju Sangmu scores 0.96 and allows 1.26. Games in this league average 2.44 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Pohang Steelers's games and 63% of Sangju Sangmu's. The Over 2.5 rates are 30% and 33%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sangju Sangmu has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.36 per game. Pohang Steelers takes 11.2 shots per game, while Sangju Sangmu takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Pohang Steelers leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.56 goals per game after halftime. Sangju Sangmu leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Pohang Steelers's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For Sangju Sangmu, it is minutes 61-75 (6 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 1 home win, 1 draw and 4 away wins. Those games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% 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
| Pohang Steelers | Sangju Sangmu | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 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.
Pohang Steelers is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Pohang Steelers · 0.8 pts / game - Sangju Sangmu
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.
Sangju Sangmu is 8% better for: goals scored per game.
0.89 goals / game - Pohang Steelers · 0.96 goals / game - Sangju Sangmu
Pohang Steelers is 10% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.15 goals / game - Pohang Steelers · 1.26 goals / game - Sangju Sangmu
Pohang Steelers scores in 59% of games (16 of 27 meczów), while Sangju Sangmu keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 meczów).
Sangju Sangmu scores in 70% of games (19 of 27 meczów), while Pohang Steelers keeps a clean sheet in 33% (9 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 - Pohang Steelers
Over / Under - Sangju Sangmu
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
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.
Sangju Sangmu - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 15%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.1 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 | 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 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Sangju Sangmu
* 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 | Sangju Sangmu | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.04 | 2.44 | ▼ 2.22 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 51% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 30% | 44% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 30% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 61% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 76% | ▼ 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 Pohang Steelers's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 4 losses against Sangju Sangmu. Games average 1.67 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
When do Pohang Steelers and Sangju Sangmu play?
Pohang Steelers face Sangju Sangmu on September 9, 2026 in K League 1 at Steelyard 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 Pohang Steelers and Sangju Sangmu?
In the last 6 head-to-head matches Pohang Steelers won 1, Sangju Sangmu won 4 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Pohang Steelers vs Sangju Sangmu?
Pohang Steelers score 0.89 goals per game on average and Sangju Sangmu 0.96. The K League 1 average is 2.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Pohang Steelers's matches and 63% of Sangju Sangmu's.
What form are Pohang Steelers and Sangju Sangmu in?
Over the last 5 games Pohang Steelers have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Sangju Sangmu 0-4-1 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pohang Steelers vs Sangju Sangmu?
The statistical background for Pohang Steelers vs Sangju Sangmu — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.