Pohang Steelers vs Ulsan Hyundai FC: K League 1 Match Preview

Pohang Steelers will host Ulsan Hyundai FC on August 8 at 8:00 PM (KST). Pohang has recorded 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 5 matches, currently on a 3-game losing streak. Ulsan, conversely, has extended their winning form with 4 wins in the last 5 matches and 2 consecutive victories. With a power index of 103 compared to Pohang's 90—a 13-point gap—the match is set to reflect a noticeable difference in current team strength.

Recent Form

Pohang Steelers

Stat	Value
Last 10	3W 1D 6L
Goals / Conceded	8 / 13
Streak	3-game losing run

Ulsan Hyundai FC

Stat	Value
Last 10	5W 1D 4L
Goals / Conceded	18 / 16
Streak	2-game win streak

K League 1 Season Record

	Pohang Steelers (Home)	Ulsan Hyundai FC (Away)
W-D-L	3-2-5	5-1-1
Win Rate	30%	71%

Key Stats

Based on last 10 matches

Metric	Pohang Steelers	Ulsan Hyundai FC
Goals/Game	0.8	1.8
Conceded/Game	1.3	1.6
Over 2.5	20%	70%
BTTS	30%	80%
Clean Sheet	30%	10%

Head-to-Head

Pohang Steelers Wins	Draws	Ulsan Hyundai FC Wins	Total
6	6	8	20

Recent Meetings

W Pohang Steelers 1 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (2026-05-02)

D Pohang Steelers 1 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (2025-09-13)

D Pohang Steelers 1 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (2025-05-05)

H2H record: evenly matched (6W 6D 8L)

Tactical Points

Pohang Steelers recorded a home record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses—a 30% win rate that falls significantly below league standards. With only 0.8 goals scored per match against 1.3 goals conceded, the team struggles to overcome numerical disadvantage situations consistently.

Ulsan Hyundai FC's away record stands at 5 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss (71%), demonstrating robust away form. They score 1.8 goals per match—more than double Pohang's output—and despite conceding 1.6 goals per match, their superior scoring capacity adequately compensates for defensive vulnerabilities.

Both teams posted 100% win rates when scoring first, indicating that early dominance is critical in determining match flow. Pohang's weakness centers on potential tactical disarray following three consecutive losses, while Ulsan's strength lies in consistent away performance and ongoing winning momentum.

Key Factors

1. Prob edge: 21.2%

2. Away 1st goal win: 68%

3. Pattern: 428 matches

TrendSoccer Prediction

	Probability
Pohang Steelers	█████░░░░░░░░░░░ 34%
Draw	████░░░░░░░░░░░░ 22%
Ulsan Hyundai FC	███████░░░░░░░░░ 44%

Detail	Analysis
Prediction	Away Win
Grade	PASS
Odds	2.61 / 3.22 / 2.57
Power Index	Pohang Steelers 90 vs Ulsan Hyundai FC 103
Pattern	1-3-1 (428 matches)

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