South Korea - K League 1Data current as of 23 July 2026

Sangju Sangmu vs Pohang Steelers: match statistics

135%(2.57)
X35%(3.24)
230%(2.67)

Analysis of statistics indicates very even chances for both teams. Sangju Sangmu sits in 11th place in the table with a record of 2 wins in the last 5 matches and an average of 1.2 points per match. Pohang Steelers ranks slightly higher in 10th position, also with 2 wins in the last 5 meetings, but with a better average of 1.4 points per match. The form of both teams is unstable - the hosts lost 3 of their last 5 matches, while the guests lost 2 times. The goal difference is also similar: Sangju scored 6 goals and conceded 8, while Pohang scored 5 goals conceding 4. The lack of detailed home and away data for the current season makes a more precise forecast difficult, however, Pohang's slight advantage in form and goal difference is balanced by the hosts' home ground factor, making a draw the most probable result of this tight clash.

Sangju Sangmu vs Pohang Steelers: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Sangju Sangmu play Pohang Steelers in K League 1 (South Korea). The match date is 28 February 2026 at 08:30. Final score: 1:1.

Current form

Sangju Sangmu: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. Pohang Steelers: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.

Goal statistics

Sangju Sangmu scores 0.95 and concedes 1.37 goals per match. Pohang Steelers scores 1.05 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.31 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Sangju Sangmu 68%, Pohang Steelers 37%. Over 2.5: Sangju Sangmu 32%, Pohang Steelers 26%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 39%.

xG, shots and style

Sangju Sangmu has higher xG: 1.48 vs 1.35. Sangju Sangmu: 12.4 shots per match, Pohang Steelers: 10.8.

Match halves

Sangju Sangmu: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.58. Pohang Steelers: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.68.

Goals by minute

Sangju Sangmu: 61-75 (5 goals). Pohang Steelers: 61-75 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

K League 1: 2.31 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 39%.

Head-to-head

4 H2H matches: 3-0-1. Average goals 1.75, BTTS 25%.

Match description

Analysis of statistics indicates very even chances for both teams. Sangju Sangmu sits in 11th place in the table with a record of 2 wins in the last 5 matches and an average of 1.2 points per match. Pohang Steelers ranks slightly higher in 10th position, also with 2 wins in the last 5 meetings, but with a better average of 1.4 points per match. The form of both teams is unstable - the hosts lost 3 of their last 5 matches, while the guests lost 2 times. The goal difference is also similar: Sangju scored 6 goals and conceded 8, while Pohang scored 5 goals conceding 4. The lack of detailed home and away data for the current season makes a more precise forecast difficult, however, Pohang's slight advantage in form and goal difference is balanced by the hosts' home ground factor, making a draw the most probable result of this tight clash.

Half-by-half

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

Match statistics

52Possession (%)48
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
13Shots9
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
4Shots on target1
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
1.61xG1
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
2Corners4
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
70Dangerous attacks49
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
9Fouls9
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
1Cards5
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers

Pre-match profilewhat 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.

Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
0.95Goals scored / match1.05
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
1.37Goals conceded / match1
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
57%Average possession51%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
3.53Shots on target / match3.47
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers

Team statswho is more efficient?

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

12.37Shots per match10.79
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
3.53Shots on target3.47
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
7.7%Shot conversion9.8%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
57%Possession51%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
1.48xG for1.35
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
1.35xG against1.31
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers

Shooting quality

Sangju Sangmu: BalancedPohang Steelers: Balanced
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
Accuracy (shots on target)29%32%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.13
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.270.30

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Pohang Steelers is 100% better for: last-5 form.

0.6 pts / match - Sangju Sangmu · 1.2 pts / match - Pohang Steelers

Sangju Sangmu
LDDLD
No win in the last 5 matches
Season result split
11% W58% R32% P
Season (W-D-L)
2-11-6
0.89 pts / match · goal difference -8
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-3-2
0.60 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-6-3
Last 5 at home
0-2-3
LLLDD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 0.6Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.42Opponent xG: 1.32BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 0%
Pohang Steelers
LWWLL
Season result split
42% W21% R37% P
Season (W-D-L)
8-4-7
1.47 pts / match · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-3
1.20 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
5-2-4
Last 5 away
2-0-3
LWWLL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.40Opponent xG: 1.37BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 80%

Goalshow 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.

Pohang Steelers is 11% better for: goals scored per match.

0.95 goals / match - Sangju Sangmu · 1.05 goals / match - Pohang Steelers

Pohang Steelers is 37% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.37 goals / match - Sangju Sangmu · 1 goals / match - Pohang Steelers

Sangju Sangmu scoring profile: strong

Sangju Sangmu scores in 74% of matches (14 of 19 matches), while Pohang Steelers keeps a clean sheet in 42% (8 of 19 matches).

Pohang Steelers scoring profile: very strong

Pohang Steelers scores in 74% of matches (14 of 19 matches), while Sangju Sangmu keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 matches).

18Goals scored (season)20
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
26Goals conceded (season)19
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
2.32Average goals in match2.05
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
3Goals scored (last 5)8
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
6Goals conceded (last 5)9
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers

How often they score at least...

74%1 goal74%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
16%2 goals21%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
5%3 goals11%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
0%4 goals0%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers

How often they concede at least...

89%1 goal58%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
37%2 goals32%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
11%3 goals11%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
0%4 goals0%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers

* 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.

51%
League average

Goal patterns

16%BTTS at half-time11%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
5%BTTS in both halves11%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
11%Scored in both halves16%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers

BTTS and goal count

21%Min. 3 goals and BTTS21%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
11%Min. 3 goals without BTTS5%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
60%BTTS - last 560%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers

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

68%Min. 1 goal before half-time63%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
37%Min. 2 goals before half-time16%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time5%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers

2nd half

79%Min. 1 goal after half-time68%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
37%Min. 2 goals after half-time42%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
11%Min. 3 goals after half-time11%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Pohang Steelers is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.11 pts / match - Sangju Sangmu · 1.21 pts / match - Pohang Steelers

Sangju Sangmu - half-time state
21% leading47% draw32% trailing
Pohang Steelers - half-time state
26% leading42% draw32% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.11Points per match (1st half)1.21
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
0.37Goals scored (1st half)0.37
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
0.68Goals conceded (1st half)0.47
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
1.05Average goals (1st half)0.84
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
53%Clean sheet before half-time63%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
63%No goal before half-time63%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers

After half-time (2nd half)

1.11Points per match (2nd half)1.53
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
0.58Goals scored (2nd half)0.68
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
0.68Goals conceded (2nd half)0.53
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
1.26Average goals (2nd half)1.21
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
32%Clean sheet after half-time63%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers
53%No goal after half-time47%
Sangju SangmuPohang Steelers

Sangju Sangmu - second-half results

21% W47% R32% P
21
Half-time points
7
Half-time goals
-6
Goal difference (1st half)
21
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.11
PPG before half-time
Lead holding52%

Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 11%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.

Defence after half-time0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Pohang Steelers - second-half results

37% W42% R21% P
23
Half-time points
7
Half-time goals
-2
Goal difference (1st half)
29
Second-half points
+3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.21
PPG before half-time
Lead holding162%

Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Sangju Sangmu - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match0.800.80
Goals scored / match0.40.2
Goals conceded / match0.80.4
Average goals in match1.20.6
1 goal60%40%
2 goals60%20%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet40%60%
No goal60%80%
Goal difference-2-1
Half-time: 0% leading - 80% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 80% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 2
Pohang Steelers - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.601.20
Goals scored / match0.61.0
Goals conceded / match0.41.4
Average goals in match1.02.4
1 goal80%100%
2 goals20%100%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet60%20%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference+1-2
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 0% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 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 minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

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

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

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 goli). 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.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.19
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.0 : 1.2
Estimated goal split
home : away
95%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
53%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-20%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
55%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
7%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 14 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Sangju Sangmu

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.13
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.55
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.53
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.02
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
87%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
112%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.29
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

Pohang Steelers

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.
86%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
92%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.27
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 10% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (K League 1).

Teams vs league

Sangju SangmuLigaPohang Steelers
Average goals in match 2.322.31 2.05
Both teams scored 68%51% 37%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 32%39% 26%
Clean sheets 11%30% 42%
Goal before half-time 68%63% 63%
Goal after half-time 79%73% 68%

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

2.31
Average goals per match
51%
Both teams scored
39%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
30%
Clean sheets
1.09
Home goals / match
1.22
Away goals / match
+-11%
Home attack advantage
+-12%
Home defence advantage
+-12%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
63%
1 goal
29%
2 goals
5%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
73%
1 goal
42%
2 goals
16%
3 goals
3%
4 goals

Head-to-head

Recent meetings (4): Sangju Sangmu 3 - 0 - 1 Pohang Steelers. Average goals 1.75, both teams scored in 25% matches.

Sangju Sangmu Phoenix FC
0 : 1
Pohang Steelers FC
Sangju Sangmu Phoenix FC
2 : 0
Pohang Steelers FC
Sangju Sangmu Phoenix FC
1 : 0
Pohang Steelers FC
Pohang Steelers FC
1 : 2
Sangju Sangmu Phoenix FC

FAQ

What was the result of Sangju Sangmu vs Pohang Steelers?

The K League 1 match finished Sangju Sangmu 1:1 Pohang Steelers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Sangju Sangmu and Pohang Steelers?

In the last 4 head-to-head matches Sangju Sangmu won 3, Pohang Steelers won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Sangju Sangmu vs Pohang Steelers?

Sangju Sangmu score 0.95 goals per game on average and Pohang Steelers 1.05. The K League 1 average is 2.31 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 39% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Sangju Sangmu's matches and 37% of Pohang Steelers's.

What form are Sangju Sangmu and Pohang Steelers in?

Over the last 5 games Sangju Sangmu have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Pohang Steelers 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sangju Sangmu vs Pohang Steelers?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sangju Sangmu vs Pohang Steelers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.