The K-League 1 standings tell the truth about these squads to this date, with Pohang Steelers in front of Daegu by 17 points. Here's our preview:
- Pohang Steelers have the fewest conceded goals (10) at home in K-League 1
- Daegu is in the worst form (0-2-4)
Pohang Steelers and Daegu should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Pohang Steelers form and stats
7 victories, 5 draws and 2 defeats. That’s what Pohang Steelers, who have the fewest conceded goals (10) at home in K-League 1, have to build on here at Steelyard Stadium in the K-League 1.
An away draw last time out for Pohang Steelers, facing Jeonbuk Motors in a game that ended 2-2. Opportunity lost for Steelers in the Jeonbuk Motors match as a lead 2-0 was lost and what looked like a victory ended in a draw. Sin (midfield) was the top team player in that game with a rating of 9.04/10. Sin scored one goal, hit seven key passes and had 59 successful passes (of 71 total).
In the match before that, Pohang Steelers hosted Incheon United and drew the game 1-1.The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Steelers have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 20 games) they have won 9 times, drawn 7 and lost 4.
There's a new game coming up fairly quickly for Pohang Steelers as they are travelling to their away game against Suwon in the K-League 1. That match is three days after this one.
The Pohang Steelers fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 19 in 14 matches. From these home matches, Steelers have conceded only 10 goals.
Daegu form and stats
There's been little loot from Daegu's travels as they have only collected 8 points from 14 away games in the K-League 1. Daegu only have 0 wins to counter their 6 defeats and 8 draws.
Daegu have been frustrated by their lack of goals lately, as they haven't scored in the league since they found the net 274 minutes ago. Jin-Hyuk was the goal scorer.
Daegu's last game ended in a draw, the home match versus Sangju Sangmu that finished 0-0. Penha, attacking player, was the top performer on the team in that game, scoring a match rating of 7.65. Penha hit two key passes and dribled past the opponent 5 of 8 times.
The game before was the AFC Champions League-duel against Jeonbuk Motors (after extra-time), a home defeat (1-2). Daegu are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is 0 wins, 6 draws and 2 defeats. From a total of 8 matches.
A quick return to home after this game, as Daegu are hosting Seongnam in the K-League 1 only four days away.
Daegu's defence is not exactly unbeatable as they have conceded 25 goals from these trips. Daegu has visited these top teams four times, and 3 of 4 has ended with 2 goals or more!
Head 2 Head
Daegu have not lost in the last 7 fixtures (3-4-0) versus Steelers.The two duelists also met each other previously this match year: Daegu - Pohang Steelers 2-2.
Top Goalscorers
  Y. Heo 10 goals | J. Jeong 6 goals |
Pohang Steelers missing players
Daegu missing players
| Pohang Steelers | Daegu | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 28 | 14 | 3 | Played | P | 4 | 14 | 28 |
| 12 | 7 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 9 | 5 | 1 | Drew | D | 2 | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 6 | 10 |
| 38 | 19 | 3 | Scored | S | 4 | 14 | 33 |
| 30 | 10 | 1 | Conceded | C | 10 | 25 | 39 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 93% | 89% |
| 75% | 79% | 33% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 86% | 79% |
| 36% | 21% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 75% | 43% | 46% |
| 21% | 7% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 75% | 36% | 29% |
| 11% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 7% | 7% |
| 54% | 57% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 71% | 61% |
| 32% | 36% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 7% | 25% |
| 14% | 7% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 29% | 25% |
| 5 | 5.1 | 6.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.2 | 3.9 | 4 |
| 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.5 | 5.3 | 4.8 |
| 2.1 | 2 | 2.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 10.5 | 12.1 | 15.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10 | 10.6 | 10.4 |
| 4.5 | 5 | 5.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| 30% | 27% | 18% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 31% | 29% | 31% |
| 8.1 | 6.9 | 6 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 11.2 | 11 | 10.1 |
| 3.1 | 2.4 | 3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 6 | 5 | 4.1 |
- Daegu have the fewest points (8) away in K-League 1
- Daegu have the most dropped points from leading position (24) in K-League 1
- Daegu have yet to win a game away.
- Daegu is in the worst form (0-2-4)
- Pohang Steelers have the fewest conceded goals (10) at home in K-League 1
- Pohang Steelers 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 | 28 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 44 | 24 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 59 |
| 2 | Jeonbuk Motors | 28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 50 |
| 3 | Pohang Steelers | 28 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 38 | 30 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 20 | 8 | 45 |
| 4 | Incheon United | 29 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 37 | 31 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 18 | 6 | 44 |
| 5 | Jeju United | 29 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 40 | 35 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 19 | 5 | 42 |
| 6 | Gangwon | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 41 | 44 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 26 | -3 | 39 |
| 7 | Suwon | 29 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 46 | 48 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 32 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 16 | -2 | 37 |
| 8 | Seoul | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 34 | 34 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 19 | 0 | 36 |
| 9 | Suwon Bluewings | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 27 | 36 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 24 | -9 | 30 |
| 10 | Daegu | 28 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 33 | 39 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 25 | -6 | 28 |
| 11 | Sangju Sangmu | 28 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 33 | 34 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 18 | -1 | 27 |
| 12 | Seongnam | 28 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 27 | 54 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 29 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 25 | -27 | 21 |
