Pohang Steelers reset their brains and bodies for another game after their 0-1 result vs Seoul, a game they learned a lot from. Will they show it against Jeonbuk Motors?
- Pohang Steelers have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (2) in K-League 1
- Jeonbuk Motors is in the best form (4-2-0) in K-League 1
It's no vacation for neither Pohang Steelers nor Jeonbuk Motors as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Pohang Steelers form and stats
2 victories, 2 draws and 0 defeats. That’s what Pohang Steelers, who have the fewest conceded goals (2) at home in K-League 1, have to build on here at Steelyard Stadium in the K-League 1.
No payout for Steelers in their previous match, an away game at Seoul that ended in defeat 0-1. Midfield player Shin got a match rating of 7.13 in that game, the max score being 10. Shin dribled past the opponent 1 of 1 times.
Before that game, the 1-0 home victory against Seongnam.Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Incheon United are coming to town in three days.
Pohang Steelers are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 5 goals in 4 games. Pohang Steelers are not conceding a lot of goals here at Steelyard Stadium in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 2 from 4 matches.
Jeonbuk Motors form and stats
Jeonbuk Motors's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Jeonbuk Motors collect 13 points from their 6 away matches in the K-League 1. 4 victories and 1 draw have created these points (and only 1 defeat). Jeonbuk has been amazing away for a time now, winning four in a row on their travels. The last time they went home with a point loss was against Jeju United.
Jeonbuk Motors delivered a 1-1 draw playing at home against Gangwon (placed 10th) in their previous match. Attacker Gustavo got a player rating of 7.41 in the game. "Man of the match" Gustavo served one assist and hit one key pass.
Before that one, a nice away victory 1-0 at Incheon United.Jeonbuk Motors have another fixture away from home in just four sleeps, a K-League 1 game vs Suwon. A grim timetable for the visiting team!
Jeonbuk has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 9 goals from 6 games. Jeonbuk Motors are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 4 times in 6 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The two sides met each other before this season: Jeonbuk Motors - Steelers 0-1. Previous ten meetings involving these sides: Pohang Steelers won three, Jeonbuk Motors were winners in six and we saw one draw. five games with more than 2,5 goals, five matches with less than 2,5 goals.Top Goalscorers
  Y. Heo 5 goals |  S. Lim 3 goals |   B. Kim 3 goals |
Pohang Steelers missing players
Jeonbuk Motors missing players
| Pohang Steelers | Jeonbuk Motors | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 12 | 4 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 4 | 2 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | 5 | 2 | Scored | S | 1 | 9 | 13 |
| 10 | 2 | 2 | Conceded | C | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 67% | 75% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 67% | 58% |
| 17% | 0% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 33% | 17% |
| 8% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 17% | 8% |
| 8% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 42% | 50% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 33% | 42% |
| 42% | 50% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 50% | 33% |
| 17% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 17% | 25% |
| 4.6 | 5.2 | 3.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 3.2 | 4.2 |
| 4.4 | 4.8 | 3.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3 | 4.8 | 4 |
| 2.4 | 2.5 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10.1 | 13.2 | 11 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.5 | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| 5.1 | 6.5 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| 23% | 19% | 20% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 20% | 43% | 33% |
| 7.7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8 | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| 2.2 | 1 | 2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3 | 3.3 | 3.4 |
- Jeonbuk Motors have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Jeonbuk Motors have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded away.
- Jeonbuk Motors have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Jeonbuk Motors haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Jeonbuk Motors is in the best form (4-2-0) in K-League 1
- Pohang Steelers have not yet lost a game at home.
- Pohang Steelers have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Pohang Steelers have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Pohang Steelers have the fewest conceded goals (2) at home in K-League 1
- Pohang Steelers have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (2) 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 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 27 |
| 2 | Jeju United | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 22 |
| 3 | Incheon United | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 20 |
| 4 | Pohang Steelers | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Jeonbuk Motors | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 19 |
| 6 | Seoul | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 17 |
| 7 | Sangju Sangmu | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 16 |
| 8 | Daegu | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -2 | 13 |
| 9 | Suwon Bluewings | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -5 | 13 |
| 10 | Gangwon | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -3 | 11 |
| 11 | Suwon | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 | -6 | 11 |
| 12 | Seongnam | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10 | -16 | 5 |
