Pohang Steelers vs Ulsan Prediction & Preview
K-League (South Korea) · Aug 08, 2026 · kickoff 10:30 UTC · model-based analysis by GoalSoon
K-LEAGUE (SOUTH KOREA)
Pohang Steelers vs Ulsan
Model pick: Ulsan (36%)
Goals: Under 2.5
BTTS: Yes
📊 Match Prediction
Win probabilities from our own Poisson statistical model (attack & defence ratings, home advantage, expected goals):
Expected goals: 1.25 – 1.28
Total goals: 2.5
Over 2.5: 49%
Both teams score: 54%
⚔️ Head-to-Head Form & Stats
| Pohang Steelers | Ulsan |
|---|
| League position | #8 (28 pts) | #2 (34 pts) |
| Goals scored / conceded per game* | 0.4 / 0.8 | 1.5 / 1.2 |
| Win rate this season* | 30% | 50% |
| Last 5 goals for / against | 1.0 / 1.6 | 1.8 / 1.4 |
*Pohang Steelers shown at home, Ulsan shown away — the split that matters for this fixture.
🔥 Recent Form
Pohang Steelers — last 5
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At home: keeps a clean sheet 31% of the time; 47% of home games go over 2.5.
Ulsan — last 5
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On the road: clean sheet 24% of the time; 48% of away games go over 2.5.
📈 Key Stats & Trends
| Trend | Pohang Steelers (home) | Ulsan (away) |
|---|
| This season record | 3-2-5 in 10 (0.4 / 0.8 goals per game) | 5-3-2 in 10 (1.5 / 1.2 goals per game) |
| Clean sheet rate | 31% | 24% |
| Both teams scored | 53% | 59% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 47% | 48% |
| 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: 32%
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 (1.25 vs 1.28):
| Market | Model probability |
|---|
| Most likely scoreline | 1-1 (13%) |
| Double chance — Pohang Steelers or draw (1X) | 63% |
| Double chance — Ulsan or draw (X2) | 64% |
| Double chance — either team (12) | 73% |
| Over / Under 1.5 goals | 72% / 28% |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals | 25% / 75% |
| Pohang Steelers clean sheet | 28% |
| Ulsan clean sheet | 29% |
🎯 Our Verdict
Ulsan is the model's most likely outcome at
36%. Despite playing away, Ulsan edge the model — their form outweighs home advantage here. Goals may be harder to come by (51% under 2.5).
The lean on goals is
Under 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 Ulsan — FAQ
Who will win Pohang Steelers vs Ulsan?
Our statistical model makes Ulsan the most likely result at 36%. Full probabilities: Pohang Steelers 35%, draw 29%, Ulsan 36%.
Will both teams score in Pohang Steelers vs Ulsan?
The model gives a 54% chance both teams score, so the lean is 'Yes'.
How many goals in Pohang Steelers vs Ulsan?
Expected goals are 1.25 for Pohang Steelers and 1.28 for Ulsan — about 2.5 total, pointing to Under 2.5.
What is the most likely score in Pohang Steelers vs Ulsan?
The model's single most likely scoreline is 1-1 (13%). Double chance for Pohang Steelers or draw is 63%.