South Korea - K League 2Paju Public StadiumData current as of 17 October 2026

Paju Citizen vs Seongnam: match statistics

Paju Citizen crest
Paju Citizen
2 : 1half-time 0:1
Seongnam crest
Seongnam

Paju Citizen vs Seongnam: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Paju Citizen played Seongnam in K League 2 (South Korea). The match was played on 16 August 2026. Venue: Paju Public Stadium. Final score: 2:1.

Current form

Paju Citizen: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Seongnam: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.

Goal statistics

Paju Citizen scores 0.95 and concedes 1.25 goals per match. Seongnam scores 1.05 and concedes 1.16. League average: 2.76 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Paju Citizen 45%, Seongnam 58%. Over 2.5: Paju Citizen 45%, Seongnam 37%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 55%.

xG, shots and style

Seongnam has higher xG: 1.57 vs 1.30. Paju Citizen: 10.3 shots per match, Seongnam: 12.2.

Match halves

Paju Citizen: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.45. Seongnam: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.47.

Goals by minute

Paju Citizen: 76-90+ (5 goals). Seongnam: 31-45+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

K League 2: 2.76 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 55%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.

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

Seongnam enter the match in significantly better current form, having won 4 of their last 5 games and scored 7 goals in that run, while Paju Citizen have recorded just 1 win and only 2 goals over the same period. At home, the hosts average 0.8 goals and have failed to score in 60% of their matches; combined with their 8% finishing efficiency, this significantly limits their chances of breaking through. The visitors create slightly more high-quality chances, posting an away xG of 1.42 compared with Paju’s 1.22, while also enjoying more possession (54% to 45%). Seongnam’s away defence is not flawless, conceding an average of 1.44 goals, so a draw remains a realistic outcome. However, the hosts’ lack of attacking threat and the clear trend in recent results point towards the visitors.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

BTTS - No is the stronger signal, primarily due to Paju Citizen’s poor recent finishing: in their last 5 matches, the team scored just 2 goals, averaging 0.4 per game, while BTTS occurred in only 20% of those fixtures. The hosts failed to score in 40% of their season matches, whereas Seongnam kept a clean sheet in only 11%, giving them a realistic but limited chance of finding the net. Seongnam are in better offensive form, averaging 1.4 goals across their last five games, but Paju Citizen concede only 0.9 goals per match over the season and have recorded 30% clean sheets. Season-long BTTS figures stand at 50% for the hosts and 67% for the visitors; however, the drop to 20% and 40% respectively over the last five matches, combined with Paju’s low goal output, shifts the forecast towards a scenario in which at least one team fails to score.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

The season profiles of both teams point to a limited number of high-scoring games: Paju had under 3.5 goals in 80% of its matches, while Seongnam did so in 67%. The hosts average just 1.00 goal per match, and have scored only 2 goals in their last five appearances, or 0.4 per game. Seongnam has been more effective recently, averaging 1.4 goals across five matches, but its games went over 2.5 goals in only 44% of the entire season. Although the teams’ average xG figures suggest goal-scoring opportunities—1.70 for Paju and 1.42 for Seongnam—the hosts’ low current scoring efficiency reduces the risk of four goals being scored. The strongest pick is under 3.5 goals, as both teams very rarely score more than 2 goals on their own.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Seongnam are clearly the stronger side based on current form: they have won 4 of their last 5 matches, averaging 2.4 points per game, while Paju Citizen have managed only 0.8 points and lost 3 times. The visitors scored 1.4 goals per game during this period, compared with just 0.4 for the hosts, which significantly increases the likelihood of maintaining their lead after half-time. Seongnam led at the break in 60% of their last five matches and averaged 0.8 first-half goals, whereas Paju failed to score in the first half in any match of that run. Although the hosts concede only 0.9 goals per home game over the season, Seongnam’s defence allows opponents an average of 1.44 goals, making the HT/FT scenario of a Seongnam lead at the break followed by a full-time win only marginally stronger than a draw at half-time followed by a Seongnam victory.

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Half-by-half

0 : 1
1st half
2 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

45Possession (%)55
Paju CitizenSeongnam
10Shots9
Paju CitizenSeongnam
3Shots on target2
Paju CitizenSeongnam
0.98xG0.9
Paju CitizenSeongnam
7Corners5
Paju CitizenSeongnam
18Dangerous attacks25
Paju CitizenSeongnam
10Fouls16
Paju CitizenSeongnam
0Cards1
Paju CitizenSeongnam

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.

Paju CitizenSeongnam
0.95Goals scored / match1.05
Paju CitizenSeongnam
1.25Goals conceded / match1.16
Paju CitizenSeongnam
44%Average possession56%
Paju CitizenSeongnam
3.7Shots on target / match3.95
Paju CitizenSeongnam

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

10.35Shots per match12.21
Paju CitizenSeongnam
3.7Shots on target3.95
Paju CitizenSeongnam
9.2%Shot conversion8.6%
Paju CitizenSeongnam
44%Possession56%
Paju CitizenSeongnam
1.3xG for1.57
Paju CitizenSeongnam
1.55xG against1.33
Paju CitizenSeongnam

Shooting quality

Paju Citizen: BalancedSeongnam: Balanced
Paju CitizenSeongnam
Accuracy (shots on target)36%32%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.13
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.260.27

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.

Paju Citizen is 17% better for: last-5 form.

1.4 pts / match - Paju Citizen · 1.2 pts / match - Seongnam

Paju Citizen
WDLWL
Season result split
30% W15% D55% L
Season (W-D-L)
6-3-11
1.05 pts / match · goal difference -6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-1-7
Last 5 at home
0-1-4
DLLLL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.38Opponent xG: 1.67BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%
Seongnam
LLWLW
Season result split
26% W42% D32% L
Season (W-D-L)
5-8-6
1.21 pts / match · goal difference -2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-3
1.20 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
2-3-4
Last 5 away
0-1-4
LDLLL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.51Opponent xG: 1.63BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%

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.

Seongnam is 11% better for: goals scored per match.

0.95 goals / match - Paju Citizen · 1.05 goals / match - Seongnam

Seongnam is 8% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.25 goals / match - Paju Citizen · 1.16 goals / match - Seongnam

Paju Citizen scoring profile: strong

Paju Citizen scores in 55% of matches (11 of 20 matches), while Seongnam keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 matches).

Seongnam scoring profile: strong

Seongnam scores in 63% of matches (12 of 19 matches), while Paju Citizen keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 matches).

19Goals scored (season)20
Paju CitizenSeongnam
25Goals conceded (season)22
Paju CitizenSeongnam
2.2Average goals in match2.21
Paju CitizenSeongnam
4Goals scored (last 5)6
Paju CitizenSeongnam
4Goals conceded (last 5)8
Paju CitizenSeongnam

How often they score at least...

55%1 goal63%
Paju CitizenSeongnam
35%2 goals32%
Paju CitizenSeongnam
5%3 goals11%
Paju CitizenSeongnam
0%4 goals0%
Paju CitizenSeongnam

How often they concede at least...

75%1 goal79%
Paju CitizenSeongnam
25%2 goals26%
Paju CitizenSeongnam
20%3 goals11%
Paju CitizenSeongnam
5%4 goals0%
Paju CitizenSeongnam

* 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.

62%
League average

Goal patterns

25%BTTS at half-time21%
Paju CitizenSeongnam
5%BTTS in both halves11%
Paju CitizenSeongnam
20%Scored in both halves21%
Paju CitizenSeongnam

BTTS and goal count

45%Min. 3 goals and BTTS37%
Paju CitizenSeongnam
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Paju CitizenSeongnam
40%BTTS - last 540%
Paju CitizenSeongnam

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.

1st half

45%Min. 1 goal before half-time58%
Paju CitizenSeongnam
25%Min. 2 goals before half-time32%
Paju CitizenSeongnam
15%Min. 3 goals before half-time11%
Paju CitizenSeongnam

2nd half

75%Min. 1 goal after half-time63%
Paju CitizenSeongnam
35%Min. 2 goals after half-time47%
Paju CitizenSeongnam
20%Min. 3 goals after half-time11%
Paju CitizenSeongnam

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.

Seongnam is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.4 pts / match - Paju Citizen · 1.47 pts / match - Seongnam

Paju Citizen - half-time state
25% leading65% draw10% trailing
Seongnam - half-time state
32% leading53% draw16% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.4Points per match (1st half)1.47
Paju CitizenSeongnam
0.5Goals scored (1st half)0.58
Paju CitizenSeongnam
0.35Goals conceded (1st half)0.42
Paju CitizenSeongnam
0.85Average goals (1st half)1
Paju CitizenSeongnam
70%Clean sheet before half-time63%
Paju CitizenSeongnam
60%No goal before half-time58%
Paju CitizenSeongnam

After half-time (2nd half)

0.9Points per match (2nd half)0.84
Paju CitizenSeongnam
0.45Goals scored (2nd half)0.47
Paju CitizenSeongnam
0.9Goals conceded (2nd half)0.74
Paju CitizenSeongnam
1.35Average goals (2nd half)1.21
Paju CitizenSeongnam
35%Clean sheet after half-time37%
Paju CitizenSeongnam
65%No goal after half-time58%
Paju CitizenSeongnam

Paju Citizen - second-half results

20% W30% D50% L
28
Half-time points
10
Half-time goals
+3
Goal difference (1st half)
18
Second-half points
-9
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.40
PPG before half-time
Lead holding120%

Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.6

Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Seongnam - second-half results

5% W68% D26% L
28
Half-time points
11
Half-time goals
+3
Goal difference (1st half)
16
Second-half points
-5
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.47
PPG before half-time
Lead holding81%

Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 26%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.

Defence after half-time+0.3

Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Paju Citizen - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.401.00
Goals scored / match0.20.6
Goals conceded / match0.00.8
Average goals in match0.21.4
1 goal20%80%
2 goals0%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet100%20%
No goal80%60%
Goal difference+1-1
Half-time: 20% leading - 80% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1
Seongnam - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.600.60
Goals scored / match0.80.4
Goals conceded / match0.61.0
Average goals in match1.41.4
1 goal80%60%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal40%60%
Goal difference+1-3
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 60% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 4

* 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.

Paju Citizen
ScoredConceded
3
3
0-15
4
0
16-30
3
4
31-45
1
2
46-60
3
5
61-75
5
11
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.

Seongnam
ScoredConceded
2
1
0-15
4
3
16-30
5
4
31-45
3
8
46-60
3
0
61-75
3
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.21
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.1 : 1.1
Estimated goal split
home : away
80%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
52%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-55%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
35%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
17%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 6 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Paju Citizen

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.25
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.05
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.35
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.30
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
67%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
93%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.35
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.0
Late goals
26% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 16% come in the first quarter-hour.
26%

Seongnam

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.24
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.35
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.52
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.17
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
78%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
82%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.01
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
15% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 10% come in the first quarter-hour.
15%

* 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 2).

Teams vs league

Paju CitizenLigaSeongnam
Average goals in match▼ 2.202.76▼ 2.21
Both teams scored▼ 45%62%▼ 58%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▼ 45%55%▼ 37%
Clean sheets▲ 25%23%▼ 21%
Goal before half-time▼ 45%69%▼ 58%
Goal after half-time▼ 75%78%▼ 63%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.76
Average goals per match
62%
Both teams scored
55%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
23%
Clean sheets
1.42
Home goals / match
1.34
Away goals / match
+6%
Home attack advantage
+6%
Home defence advantage
+1%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
69%
1 goal
31%
2 goals
12%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
78%
1 goal
51%
2 goals
26%
3 goals
7%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. SeongnamGoalJeong-Bin Lee
  2. Paju CitizenGoalJea-Ho LeeAssist: Jae-jun You
  3. Paju CitizenGoalJea-Ho LeeAssist: Min-ki Lee
  4. Paju CitizenSubstitutionOn: Min-Seung KimOff: Min-ki Lee
  5. SeongnamSubstitutionOn: Byeong-gyu ParkOff: Byeong-jun Kwon
  6. Paju CitizenSubstitutionOn: June-Hyuk AhnOff: Jea-Ho Lee
  7. SeongnamSubstitutionOn: Sun YuOff: Sang-Min Lee
  8. Paju CitizenSubstitutionOn: Hyun-Tae KimOff: Min-Seung Kim

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Paju Citizen 1 - 0 - 0 Seongnam. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.

FAQ

What was the result of Paju Citizen vs Seongnam?

The K League 2 match finished Paju Citizen 2:1 Seongnam. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Paju Citizen vs Seongnam?

Paju Citizen score 0.95 goals per game on average and Seongnam 1.05. The K League 2 average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Paju Citizen's matches and 58% of Seongnam's.

What form are Paju Citizen and Seongnam in?

Over the last 5 games Paju Citizen have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Seongnam 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Paju Citizen vs Seongnam?

The statistical background for Paju Citizen vs Seongnam — 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.