Pohang Steelers vs Sangju Sangmu: match statistics
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Pohang Steelers vs Sangju Sangmu: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Pohang Steelers play Sangju Sangmu in K League 1 (South Korea). The match date is 9 September 2026. Venue: Steelyard Stadium.
Current form
Pohang Steelers: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Sangju Sangmu: 0-4-1, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Pohang Steelers scores 0.89 and concedes 1.15 goals per match. Sangju Sangmu scores 0.96 and concedes 1.26. League average: 2.44 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Pohang Steelers 33%, Sangju Sangmu 63%. Over 2.5: Pohang Steelers 30%, Sangju Sangmu 33%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Sangju Sangmu has higher xG: 1.49 vs 1.36. Pohang Steelers: 11.2 shots per match, Sangju Sangmu: 12.4.
Match halves
Pohang Steelers: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.56. Sangju Sangmu: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
Pohang Steelers: 46-60 (5 goals). Sangju Sangmu: 61-75 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
K League 1: 2.44 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 6 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-4. Average goals 1.67, BTTS 33%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Pohang Steelers is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Pohang Steelers · 0.8 pts / match - 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 match.
0.89 goals / match - Pohang Steelers · 0.96 goals / match - Sangju Sangmu
Pohang Steelers is 10% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.15 goals / match - Pohang Steelers · 1.26 goals / match - Sangju Sangmu
Pohang Steelers scores in 59% of matches (16 of 27 matches), while Sangju Sangmu keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 matches).
Sangju Sangmu scores in 70% of matches (19 of 27 matches), while Pohang Steelers keeps a clean sheet in 33% (9 of 27 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 - Sangju Sangmu
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.
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 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Sangju Sangmu - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 15%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Pohang Steelers
Sangju Sangmu
* 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 | Sangju Sangmu | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (6): Pohang Steelers 1 - 1 - 4 Sangju Sangmu. Average goals 1.67, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
When do Pohang Steelers and Sangju Sangmu play?
Pohang Steelers face Sangju Sangmu on 9 September 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.