K-League 1: A pair of sides who have played well thus far. Get to know Pohang Steelers - Ulsan with this full guide!
- Pohang Steelers haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Ulsan have the most scored goals (44) in K-League 1
Both sides have had a decent time to rest since their previous effort on the pitch. Let's wish for an in-your-face game!
Pohang Steelers form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Steelyard Stadium as Pohang Steelers have scored 17 goals to get 23 points from 10 games. The overall stats in the K-League 1 are 7-2-1 (wins-draws-losses). Ever since the Incheon United game Steelers has been unbeatable here at Steelyard Stadium producing four straight wins.
Pohang Steelers's previous game was also played at home, ending 3-1 versus Suwon (placed 10th). The home side are looking to build on that result. Zeca has beaten the opponent goalkeeper in three games in a row. Impressive!
Before that result, a home win hosting Gangwon in the FA Cup.
Steelers are traveling soon after this match as the K-League 1 match at Suwon Bluewings awaits in four days.
A decent goal production from Pohang Steelers in their home games so far, with 17 goals from 10 league matches.
Ulsan form and stats
The away team have been very comfortable on their travels so far, racking up 8 wins, 0 draws and only 2 losses in the K-League 1. The visitors have performed well in their home games as well, building a total win streak of four games home and away. Ulsan hope to make it five in this match.
Two trips in a row for Ulsan, whose manager Hong could celebrate last time after the win against Gwangju. Park came off the bench to score the winning goal in the match against Gwangju last time out, making the manager Hong feel like a tactical genius.
One match before, 1-1 at home hosting Jeju United (after extra-time, 5-6 on penalties) in the FA Cup.
Take note that 14 of this team's 18 latest league fixtures have ended with three goals or more.
A quick return to home after this game, as Ulsan are hosting Incheon United in the K-League 1 only four days away.
Ulsan are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 18 times in 10 away games so far. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (9 so far).
Head 2 Head
Pohang Steelers have avoided a loss in the last 4 games (2-2-0) against Ulsan.Ulsan - Steelers 2-2 was the end result in these contenders' previous H2H game, played this season.
Top Goalscorers
  V. Qazaishvili 10 goals |  M. Joo 10 goals |  Go Young-jun 6 goals |
Pohang Steelers missing players
Ulsan missing players
| Pohang Steelers | Ulsan | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 20 | 10 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| 10 | 7 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 29 | 17 | 2 | Scored | S | 2 | 18 | 44 |
| 22 | 10 | 1 | Conceded | C | 3 | 9 | 21 |
| 90% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 75% | 80% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 70% | 80% |
| 45% | 40% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 60% | 75% |
| 25% | 30% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 30% | 40% |
| 15% | 20% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 10% | 20% |
| 65% | 60% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 50% | 65% |
| 30% | 30% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 40% | 30% |
| 15% | 10% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 10% | 5% |
| 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.5 | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.5 | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13.9 | 16.2 | 18 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9 | 12.2 | 13.1 |
| 5 | 5.9 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 5.5 | 6 |
| 29% | 29% | 20% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 22% | 33% | 37% |
| 9.4 | 8.3 | 7.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 9 | 10.5 | 11.6 |
| 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2 | 3.2 | 3.9 |
- Pohang Steelers haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Ulsan have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Ulsan have the fewest conceded goals (9) away in K-League 1
- Ulsan have the fewest dropped points from leading position (2) in K-League 1
- Ulsan have the fewest matches under the total-line (5) in K-League 1
- Ulsan have the most clean sheets (4) away in K-League 1
- Ulsan have the most matches over the total-line (15) in K-League 1
- Ulsan have the most points (24) away in K-League 1
- Ulsan have the most points from losing position (14) in K-League 1
- Ulsan have the most scored goals (44) in K-League 1
- Ulsan have the most scored goals in the first half (18) in K-League 1
- Ulsan have the most scored goals in the second half (26) in K-League 1
- Ulsan have the the best goal difference (+23) in K-League 1
- Ulsan have the the best goal difference (+9) away in K-League 1
- Ulsan haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Ulsan | 20 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 23 | 50 |
| 2 | Pohang Steelers | 20 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 29 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 37 |
| 3 | Seoul | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 32 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 33 |
| 4 | Jeonbuk Motors | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 24 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 30 |
| 5 | Jeju United | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 28 | 26 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 29 |
| 6 | Gwangju | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 26 | 23 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 28 |
| 7 | Daejeon Citizen | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 30 | 31 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 19 | -1 | 28 |
| 8 | Daegu | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 24 | 25 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 12 | -1 | 28 |
| 9 | Incheon United | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 19 | 24 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -5 | 23 |
| 10 | Suwon | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 22 | 40 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 19 | -18 | 19 |
| 11 | Gangwon | 20 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 25 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | -13 | 13 |
| 12 | Suwon Bluewings | 20 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 17 | 32 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 14 | -15 | 10 |
