Pohang Steelers crest

Pohang Steelers

K League 1Season 20264. placeData current as of 23 July 2026
Form (recent matches)
LWWLL

Pohang Steelers 2026: season in numbers

Pohang Steelers in K League 1

Pohang Steelers plays in K League 1 (South Korea) in the 2026 season. League position: 4. Next known match: Jeonbuk Motors.

Form and record

Pohang Steelers: 8-4-7, 1.47 pts/match. Last five: LWWLL (1.20 pts/match).

Goals and clean sheets

Pohang Steelers scores 1.05 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Clean sheets: 42%. Failed to score: 26%.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: 37%. Over 2.5: 26%. Over 3.5: 16%. Average goals in this team's matches: 2.05.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 21% of matches. This team scored in both halves in 16% of matches. Last five: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 80%.

Halves and minutes

Pohang Steelers scores 0.37 goals in the first half and 0.68 in the second half. Highest scoring minute bucket: 61-75 (5 goals).

xG and playing style

Pohang Steelers produces 1.35 xG and allows 1.31 xGA per match. Shots: 10.8 total, 3.5 on target. Possession: 51%.

Key statistical indicators

Pohang Steelers has net xG 0.04 per match. Last-five PPG minus season PPG is -0.27 pts/match. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.47Points per match28 pts
1.05Goals for / match
1.00Goals against / match
26%Over 2.5 goals
37%Both teams scored
42%Clean sheets
26%Matches without scoring

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall and split by home and away matches.

Season result split
42% W21% R37% P
+1
Goal difference
1.47
PPG (season)
1.20
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal74%
2 goals21%
3 goals11%
4 goals0%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal58%
2 goals32%
3 goals11%
4 goals0%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

How often this team's matches clear goal thresholds, including halves and league context.

Halves

Goal before half-time63%League average: 63%
Min. 2 goals before half-time16%League average: 29%
Min. 3 goals before half-time5%League average: 5%
Goal after half-time68%League average: 73%
Min. 2 goals after half-time42%League average: 42%
Min. 3 goals after half-time11%League average: 16%

Goal patterns

Goal-event combinations in this team's matches plus detailed averages from the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time11%
BTTS in both halves11%
Scored in both halves16%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS21%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS5%

Match halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

26% W42% R32% P
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

37% W42% R21% P
23
Half-time points
1.21
PPG (1st half)
-2
Goal difference
29
Second-half points
1.53
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.37
Conceded before half-time0.47
Scored after half-time0.68
Conceded after half-time0.53
Clean sheet before half-time63%
Clean sheet after half-time63%
No goal before half-time63%
No goal after half-time47%
Last 5 matches - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)1.601.20
Goals for / match0.61.0
Goals against / match0.41.4
Average goals in match1.02.4
Min. 1 goal80%100%
Min. 2 goals20%100%
Min. 3 goals0%40%
Clean sheets60%20%
Matches without scoring40%40%
Goal difference+1-2
1st half (Last 5): 40% leading - 40% drawing - 20% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 20%
2nd half (Last 5): 40% won - 0% drawing - 60% lost

Goals by minute

Match phases where this team most often scores and concedes.

Pohang Steelers
ScoredConceded
2
2
0-15
2
3
16-30
3
4
31-45
4
0
46-60
5
5
61-75
4
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Balanced
32%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.13
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.30
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and match patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.04
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.01
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.30
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.31
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
91%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
87%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.27
Lead holding
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
162%
Defence after half-time
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Recent matches

Upcoming matches

Round 21
Pohang Steelers
Sangju Sangmu
Round 22
Pohang Steelers
Ulsan
Round 23
Gwangju
Pohang Steelers
Round 24
Pohang Steelers
Bucheon 1995
Round 25
Jeju United
Pohang Steelers
Round 26
Pohang Steelers
Gangwon
Round 27
Jeonbuk Motors
Pohang Steelers
Round 28
Pohang Steelers
Sangju Sangmu
Round 29
Daejeon Citizen
Pohang Steelers

FAQ

What form is Pohang Steelers in?

Pohang Steelers's recent form reads LWWLL (most recent first). The side averages 1.47 points per game this season.

What position is Pohang Steelers in the table?

Pohang Steelers occupy position 4 in the K League 1 table with 28 points.

How many goals does Pohang Steelers score per game?

Pohang Steelers score 1.05 goals per game on average and concede 1.00. They're the starting point for judging the side's attack and defensive solidity this season.

How often do Pohang Steelers's matches see BTTS and Over 2.5?

In Pohang Steelers's matches both teams score in 37% and Over 2.5 lands in 26%. The team keeps a clean sheet in 42% of games.

Who do Pohang Steelers play next?

Pohang Steelers's next match is Pohang Steelers - Jeonbuk Motors (25 July 2026). Pre-match stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I check Pohang Steelers's stats and betting tips?

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