Pohang Steelers vs Bucheon 1995 Prediction & Preview
K-League (South Korea) · Aug 22, 2026 · kickoff 10:30 UTC · model-based analysis by GoalSoon
K-LEAGUE (SOUTH KOREA)
Pohang Steelers vs Bucheon 1995
Model pick: Bucheon 1995 (41%)
Goals: Over 2.5
BTTS: Yes
📊 Match Prediction
Win probabilities from our own Poisson statistical model (attack & defence ratings, home advantage, expected goals):
Expected goals: 1.37 – 1.56
Total goals: 2.9
Over 2.5: 54%
Both teams score: 56%
⚔️ Head-to-Head Form & Stats
| Pohang Steelers | Bucheon 1995 |
|---|
| League position | #6 (31 pts) | #9 (27 pts) |
| Goals scored / conceded per game* | 0.4 / 0.9 | 1.1 / 1.0 |
| Win rate this season* | 27% | 36% |
| Last 5 goals for / against | 0.6 / 1.8 | 2.0 / 0.6 |
*Pohang Steelers shown at home, Bucheon 1995 shown away — the split that matters for this fixture.
🔥 Recent Form
Pohang Steelers — last 5
LLLLW
At home: keeps a clean sheet 30% of the time; 46% of home games go over 2.5.
Bucheon 1995 — last 5
DWWDW
On the road: clean sheet 28% of the time; 51% of away games go over 2.5.
📈 Key Stats & Trends
| Trend | Pohang Steelers (home) | Bucheon 1995 (away) |
|---|
| This season record | 3-2-6 in 11 (0.4 / 0.9 goals per game) | 4-4-3 in 11 (1.1 / 1.0 goals per game) |
| Clean sheet rate | 30% | 28% |
| Both teams scored | 53% | 52% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 46% | 51% |
| Top scorer | Ho-Jae Lee (2) | – |
K-League (South Korea) — league context this season
Avg goals / game: 2.61
Home wins: 39%
Draws: 28%
Away wins: 33%
Over 2.5: 50%
BTTS: 55%
Use these K-League (South Korea) averages as a benchmark for the two teams above.
🎲 More Prediction Markets
Derived from the model's expected goals (1.37 vs 1.56):
| Market | Model probability |
|---|
| Most likely scoreline | 1-1 (11%) |
| Double chance — Pohang Steelers or draw (1X) | 58% |
| Double chance — Bucheon 1995 or draw (X2) | 66% |
| Double chance — either team (12) | 75% |
| Over / Under 1.5 goals | 79% / 21% |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals | 34% / 66% |
| Pohang Steelers clean sheet | 21% |
| Bucheon 1995 clean sheet | 25% |
🎯 Our Verdict
Bucheon 1995 is the model's most likely outcome at
41%. Despite playing away, Bucheon 1995 edge the model — their form outweighs home advantage here. Goals may be harder to come by (46% under 2.5).
The lean on goals is
Over 2.5 and both-teams-to-score
Yes.
These are model probabilities, not guarantees — football is uncertain by design.
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❓ Pohang Steelers vs Bucheon 1995 — FAQ
Who will win Pohang Steelers vs Bucheon 1995?
Our statistical model makes Bucheon 1995 the most likely result at 41%. Full probabilities: Pohang Steelers 34%, draw 26%, Bucheon 1995 41%.
Will both teams score in Pohang Steelers vs Bucheon 1995?
The model gives a 56% chance both teams score, so the lean is 'Yes'.
How many goals in Pohang Steelers vs Bucheon 1995?
Expected goals are 1.37 for Pohang Steelers and 1.56 for Bucheon 1995 — about 2.9 total, pointing to Over 2.5.
What is the most likely score in Pohang Steelers vs Bucheon 1995?
The model's single most likely scoreline is 1-1 (11%). Double chance for Pohang Steelers or draw is 58%.