National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Jeju United or Pohang Steelers that keep their silverware dream alive.
The hosts Jeju United saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the K-League Classic. Thankfully the previous game, versus Gangwon, was also a home game here at Jeju World Cup Stadium. The away team is better rested.
Jeju United form and stats
Jeju United was eliminated in the round of 16 last season in the Korean Cup.The overall K-League Classic results playing at home this season for Jeju United are 3-5-4 (wins-draws-losses).
Jeju United drew their last game, also a home match. Gangwon was the opponent, 1-1 the score.
Heartbreak before that as Jeju lost 1-2 at Ulsan's place.Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the K-League Classic game versus Suwon in only three days. This game is also played here at Jeju World Cup Stadium.
Jeju United are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 13 goals in 12 games. Jeju United have conceded 15 in these home matches.
Pohang Steelers form and stats
Steelers was sent out of Korean Cup in the quarter-finals last season.Playing away, Pohang Steelers have won 3 games, drawn 7 and suffered 2 defeats in the K-League Classic this season.
It's another away game for the visitors, as they travelled to Seoul in their previous outing. The match ended in a draw 2-2.
Before that, Pohang Steelers secured a home win against Jeonbuk Motors with the score 2-1.A new game in only four days for Pohang Steelers, the K-League Classic home match versus Gwangju. Busy days.
The visiting Steelers have scored more than one goal per away game in the league so far. The grand total is 15 goals from 12 games. As opposed to that, Pohang Steelers have seen the ball go into their own net 15 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: five - two - three (Jeju United wins - draws - Pohang Steelers wins). As for goals, seven matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), three had two or less.
Top Goalscorers
  Go Young-jun 7 goals |   I. Reis Silva Morais 6 goals |  Y. Vitor Coelho 6 goals |
Jeju United missing players
Pohang Steelers missing players
| Jeju United | Pohang Steelers | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 4 | Won | W | 3 | 12 | ||
| 6 | 4 | Drew | D | 7 | 9 | ||
| 9 | 4 | Lost | L | 2 | 4 | ||
| 39 | 17 | Scored | S | 16 | 38 | ||
| 38 | 18 | Conceded | C | 14 | 27 | ||
| 96% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 83% | 92% | ||
| 88% | 92% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 76% | ||
| 60% | 58% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 48% | ||
| 28% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 24% | ||
| 20% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 12% | ||
| 68% | 75% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 64% | ||
| 24% | 17% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 28% | ||
| 12% | 17% | Failed to Score | F T | 17% | 16% | ||
| 5.1 | 3.8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.8 | 3.7 | ||
| 4 | 3.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.7 | 4.5 | ||
| 1.6 | 1.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.9 | 1.8 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 3 | ||
| 13.3 | 12.9 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10.9 | 13.8 | ||
| 5.4 | 5.1 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 4.8 | ||
| 29% | 28% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 32% | ||
| 11.9 | 11.4 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 10.9 | 10.1 | ||
| 5 | 4.8 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4 | 3.8 | ||
| 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 | 25 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 49 | 27 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 22 | 57 |
| 2 | Pohang Steelers | 25 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 38 | 29 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 45 |
| 3 | Jeonbuk Motors | 25 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 32 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 40 |
| 4 | Seoul | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 43 | 29 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 38 |
| 5 | Gwangju | 25 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 32 | 25 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 37 |
| 6 | Daegu | 25 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 27 | 28 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 15 | -1 | 34 |
| 7 | Incheon United | 25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 26 | 29 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 19 | -3 | 33 |
| 8 | Daejeon Citizen | 25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 35 | 40 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 24 | -5 | 33 |
| 9 | Jeju United | 25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 33 | 35 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 20 | -2 | 31 |
| 10 | Suwon | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 28 | 51 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 24 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 27 | -23 | 23 |
| 11 | Suwon Bluewings | 25 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 25 | 39 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 17 | -14 | 18 |
| 12 | Gangwon | 25 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 30 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 13 | -14 | 17 |
