Season ticket holders at Gwangju World Cup Stadium haven’t seen too many victories this season, with Gwangju languishing in the 9th position so far. The guesting Pohang Steelers will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.
- Gwangju haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Pohang Steelers have the most conceded goals in the first half (9) in K-League 1
The hosts Gwangju saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the FA Cup. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Busan Transportation.
Gwangju form and stats
When playing at home in the K-League 1, Gwangju have managed 2 wins, 0 draws and suffered 2 defeats from 4 games. Gwangju has recorded two wins in a row here at Gwangju World Cup Stadium, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.
Heartbreak before that as Gwangju lost 0-2 at Seongnam's place.
Opportunity lost for Gwangju in the Busan Transportation (after extra-time, 5-3 on penalties) match as a lead 2-0 was lost and what looked like a victory ended in a draw.
There will be little rest for Gwangju after this match as they are travelling to Gangwon for a K-League 1 game in only three days.
Gwangju has scored 4 league goals at home this season, in 4 matches. On the other hand, Gwangju have conceded 4 goals.
Pohang Steelers form and stats
As the visiting team in K-League 1 matches, Pohang Steelers have produced an overall stat of 2-0-2 so far.
A loss against Jeonbuk Motors was the result prior to that, in a home game.
A new game in only three days for Pohang Steelers, the K-League 1 home match versus Suwon. Busy days.
Steelers are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 6 times in 4 away games so far. Pohang Steelers have conceded 5 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: zero wins for Gwangju, two draws and eight wins for Pohang Steelers. Over 2,5 goals: four times; under 2,5 goals: six games.Top Goalscorers
  M. Song 4 goals |  F. de Sousa Silva 3 goals | J. Kim 2 goals |
Gwangju missing players
Pohang Steelers missing players
| Gwangju | Pohang Steelers | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 9 | 4 | 0 | Played | P | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 10 | 4 | 0 | Scored | S | 0 | 6 | 10 |
| 11 | 4 | 0 | Conceded | C | 0 | 5 | 13 |
| 100% | 100% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 100% | 89% |
| 78% | 75% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 75% | 78% |
| 33% | 25% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 75% | 67% |
| 11% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 25% | 22% |
| 11% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 44% | 25% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 75% | 67% |
| 11% | 25% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 11% |
| 44% | 50% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 25% | 33% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.6 | 1 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 2 | 1.9 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 10 | 15.2 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 11.2 | 10.3 |
| 4.1 | 5.2 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 4.2 | 3.4 |
| 27% | 19% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 35% | 32% |
- Gwangju haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Pohang Steelers have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Pohang Steelers have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Pohang Steelers have the most conceded goals in the first half (9) in K-League 1
- Pohang Steelers haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Jeonbuk Motors | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 23 |
| 2 | Ulsan | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Seongnam | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
| 4 | Suwon Bluewings | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| 5 | Jeju United | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 6 | Seoul | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 12 |
| 7 | Gangwon | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -2 | 12 |
| 8 | Pohang Steelers | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | -3 | 11 |
| 9 | Gwangju | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 10 |
| 10 | Daegu | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -7 | 7 |
| 11 | Incheon United | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 14 | -8 | 7 |
| 12 | Suwon | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | -9 | 6 |