Pohang Steelers and Suwon have both delivered a "par" performance so far, to use a golfing expression. Both hold mid-table positions in the K-League 1.
- Pohang Steelers have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (11) in K-League 1
- Suwon have the most conceded goals (35) in K-League 1
These are hectic days for the hometeam, as they played only four days ago in the FA Cup. That game was an away game at Jeonnam Dragons, so at least Steelers are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
Pohang Steelers form and stats
When playing at home in the K-League 1, Pohang Steelers, who have the fewest scored goals (8) at home in K-League 1, have managed 4 wins, 4 draws and suffered 3 defeats from 11 games.
Steelers are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 0-1 away versus Jeonnam Dragons.
A K-League 1 defeat was the result before that one, 0-1 away at Seongnam.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 Pohang Steelers have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 17 games) they have won ten times, drawn four and lost three.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Steelers here at Steelyard Stadium in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (8 from 11 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 10 from 11 matches. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Suwon form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team, who have the most conceded goals (35) in K-League 1, on their K-League 1 travels is 4 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats.
214 minutes! That's how long the Suwon goalkeeper Hyun Yoo and his defense have shut out their league opponents.
Suwon are the visiting side once again, their previous game being the 0-0 draw at Incheon United (placed 7th). Geon-ung Kim, who plays in defense, got the "man of the match" on his team with the rating 7.81. Kim hit one key pass and won 3 of 8 duels.
Before that, Suwon secured a home win against Jeonbuk Motors with the score 1-0.Suwon are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is four wins, one draw and four defeats. From a total of nine matches.
Suwon find the net regularly in their away games. 16 goals from 12 away fixtures in the league. As for defending, Suwon rarely keep clean sheets as they have conceded 18 goals from these away matches.
Head 2 Head
The two sides played each other earlier this season: Suwon - Steelers 3-4. Stats for the preceeding six meetings involving these two contenders are: two wins for Steelers, zero draws and four wins for Suwon. Over 2,5 goals: two times; under 2,5 goals: four games.Top Goalscorers
  L. Veldwijk 13 goals |   S. Lim 6 goals |
Pohang Steelers missing players
Suwon missing players
| Pohang Steelers | Suwon | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 22 | 11 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 12 | 23 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 7 | 4 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 22 | 8 | 2 | Scored | S | 4 | 16 | 32 |
| 23 | 10 | 1 | Conceded | C | 5 | 18 | 35 |
| 91% | 82% | 50% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 67% | 83% | 87% |
| 55% | 45% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 75% | 74% |
| 32% | 27% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 50% | 57% |
| 14% | 9% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 67% | 33% | 30% |
| 5% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 25% | 22% |
| 50% | 36% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 58% | 65% |
| 27% | 45% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 17% | 17% |
| 32% | 36% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 42% | 30% |
| 5.2 | 5.7 | 3.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| 3 | 1.8 | 3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| 1.7 | 1.8 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | 9.8 | 8.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11 | 10.6 | 11 |
| 3.4 | 3.2 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| 29% | 23% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 31% | 28% | 29% |
- Pohang Steelers have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (11) in K-League 1
- Pohang Steelers have the fewest matches over the total-line (7) in K-League 1
- Pohang Steelers have the fewest scored goals (8) at home in K-League 1
- Pohang Steelers have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
- Suwon have the most conceded goals (35) in K-League 1
- Suwon have the most conceded goals in the second half (25) in K-League 1
- Suwon have the most points from losing position (13) in K-League 1
- Suwon have the most scored goals in the first half (16) in K-League 1
- Suwon have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Suwon is in the best form (4-2-0)
| 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 | 23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 36 | 24 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 44 |
| 2 | Jeonbuk Motors | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 39 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 39 |
| 3 | Suwon Bluewings | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 31 | 25 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 34 |
| 4 | Daegu | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 25 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 34 |
| 5 | Pohang Steelers | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 13 | -1 | 31 |
| 6 | Suwon | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 32 | 35 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 18 | -3 | 31 |
| 7 | Incheon United | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 26 | 31 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 22 | -5 | 30 |
| 8 | Jeju United | 22 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 24 | 27 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 9 | -3 | 24 |
| 9 | Seoul | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 23 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 12 | -4 | 24 |
| 10 | Gangwon | 23 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 29 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 20 | -5 | 24 |
| 11 | Seongnam | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 26 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -7 | 22 |
| 12 | Gwangju | 23 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 20 | 30 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 18 | -10 | 19 |