Pohang Steelers 0-0 Incheon United – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Pohang Steelers at 46%, yet other data sources diverge — this Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Pohang Steelers host Incheon United at Steelyard Stadium in K League 1, Regular Season - 9. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 28 April 2024 at 06:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Pohang Steelers stand at 3W 5D 2L from 10 K League 1 matches — 1.40 PPG. Last five: D D L W D. They are averaging 0.90 goals per game and conceding 0.60 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Defensively, conceding just 0.60 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes.
Pohang Steelers's form when playing at home: 6W 3D 1L across 10 games at Steelyard Stadium this term (2.10 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture. Their home PPG of 2.10 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.40 — Pohang Steelers are significantly better at Steelyard Stadium than their overall form suggests.
Across all K League 1 games this season, Incheon United have recorded 4W 4D 2L from 10 outings — 1.60 PPG. Last five: D W D W L. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 0.90 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Incheon United's away record: 4W 4D 2L from 10 road trips in K League 1 this season (1.60 PPG). Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Pohang Steelers at 1.40 PPG versus Incheon United's 1.60. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Pohang Steelers register both teams scoring in 60% of relevant matches, Incheon United in 60% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 2 wins apiece for Pohang Steelers, 1 for Incheon United and 2 shared spoils from 5 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
These sides have historically produced few goals — 1.8 per contest from 5 previous meetings. The Under 2.5 market has a well-supported historical case here. The most recent clash, on 20 Oct 2023, ended 1–1 with a draw.
With a balanced win record and just 1.8 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
In-Play Profile
Pohang Steelers in-play tendencies (76 games, 37 at home): they score before half-time in 73% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 56% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 32% of games (home games).
Incheon United in-play tendencies (76 games, 37 at away): they score before half-time in 65% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 77% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Pohang Steelers 59% versus Incheon United 50%; no strong lean in either direction. Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Pohang Steelers 37% | Incheon United 38%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Pohang Steelers 1.51 xG and Incheon United 1.03 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Pohang Steelers attack 0.885 / defence 0.775 | Incheon United attack 1.189 / defence 1.121. League average goals — home 1.518 / away 1.124. Pohang Steelers's defence rating of 0.775 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 41 Pohang Steelers games / 41 Incheon United games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Pohang Steelers 46% | Draw 30% | Incheon United 24%. Fair-value odds: Pohang Steelers 2.17 | Draw 3.33 | Incheon United 4.17. Pohang Steelers hold a narrow Poisson edge at 46% — the draw (30%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 47% | BTTS probability 52% | Total xG 2.54. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 47%/53% — the total xG of 2.54 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 52% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Pohang Steelers are the pick at 46% — moderate model lean. With a 30% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Pohang Steelers offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 2.54 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 47% — reasonable confidence, supported by H2H averaging 1.8 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 52% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Pohang Steelers 60% | Incheon United 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United | Competition: K League 1, Regular Season - 9 | Venue: Steelyard Stadium • Kick-off: Sunday 28 Apr 2024, 06:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Pohang Steelers 46% | Draw 30% | Incheon United 24% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 47% | BTTS 52% | xG Pohang Steelers 1.51 / Incheon United 1.03 • Poisson strength factors: Pohang Steelers attack 0.885 / def 0.775 | Incheon United attack 1.189 / def 1.121 | league avg home 1.518 / away 1.124 • Poisson stance: Pohang Steelers (46%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.51
Pohang Steelers xG
Expected Goals
1.03
Incheon United xG
52%
BTTS
74%
Over 1.5
47%
Over 2.5
25%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United kick off?
Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United kicked off at 06:00 on Sunday 28 April 2024 at Steelyard Stadium.
What was the final score in Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United?
Pohang Steelers 0 - 0 Incheon United.
Where is Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United being played?
The match is being played at Steelyard Stadium.
What competition is Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United part of?
Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United is a Regular Season - 9 fixture in the K League 1 (South-Korea).
Who is favourite to win Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United?
Our statistical model gives Pohang Steelers a 46% chance of winning, Incheon United a 24% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Pohang Steelers the favourite.
Will both teams score in Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United?
Our model estimates a 52% probability that both Pohang Steelers and Incheon United will score (BTTS).
Will Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 47%.
What is the head-to-head record between Pohang Steelers and Incheon United?
Record (5 meetings): Pohang Steelers 2W | Draws 2 | Incheon United 1W.
What form are Pohang Steelers and Incheon United in?
Pohang Steelers (all comps): 3W-5D-2L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 0.60 | L5 D-D-L-W-D. Incheon United (all comps): 4W-4D-2L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 0.90 | L5 D-W-D-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Pohang Steelers's attacking strength (0.89x league average) is weighed against Incheon United's defensive record (1.12x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.51. The same calculation in reverse, Incheon United's attack versus Pohang Steelers's defence, projects 1.03 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 41/41 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.9%. Close behind: 1-0 (10.3%), 0-0 (9.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 34% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Pohang Steelers Win
46%
2.18
30%
3.32
24%
4.19
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.3%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
11.9%
Home win
2 – 1
9.2%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.51
Pohang Steelers xG
Total xG
2.54
1.03
Incheon United xG
2.18
46%
Home win
3.32
30%
Draw
4.19
24%
Away win
Goals Markets
72%
Over 1.5
1.39
28%
Under 1.5
3.57
47%
Over 2.5
2.13
53%
Under 2.5
1.89
25%
Over 3.5
4.00
75%
Under 3.5
1.33
11%
Over 4.5
9.09
89%
Under 4.5
1.12
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
52%
BTTS Yes
1.91
48%
BTTS No
2.10
Clean Sheet
36%
2.82
22%
4.51
Win to Nil
16%
6.13
5%
18.87
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 11.9 | 12.3 | 6.4 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 8.9 | 9.2 | 4.8 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.9%.
How many goals are Pohang Steelers and Incheon United expected to score?
The model projects 1.51 expected goals for Pohang Steelers and 1.03 for Incheon United, a combined total of 2.54.
How confident is the prediction model for Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 46%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 76 outings, Pohang Steelers have picked up 1.63 PPG on a 32W 28D 16L record — D-D-L-W-D across the most recent five.
Incheon United's form line: 27W 29D 20L from 76 games, 1.45 PPG, last five D-W-D-W-L.
Form-wise this is close to level: Pohang Steelers on 1.63 PPG, Incheon United on 1.45. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
On home soil, Pohang Steelers have posted 2.00 PPG from 37 outings (21W 11D 5L).
On the road, Incheon United have gone 12W 14D 11L from 37 away games — 1.35 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Pohang Steelers come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Pohang Steelers are averaging 1.38 goals scored and 1.07 conceded per game recently; Incheon United are on 1.21 scored and 1.11 conceded.
Last 76 Results — K League 1
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Pohang Steelers
Current Season
Incheon United
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Pohang Steelers and Incheon United in coming into this match?
Pohang Steelers have gone 32W 28D 16L in their last 76 games (1.63 PPG), while Incheon United have gone 27W 29D 20L in their last 76 (1.45 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Pohang Steelers at home or Incheon United away?
Pohang Steelers's home record (2.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Pohang Steelers at home: 2.00 PPG; Incheon United away: 1.35 PPG.
Have Pohang Steelers or Incheon United been keeping clean sheets recently?
Pohang Steelers have kept a clean sheet in 30% of their recent games, Incheon United in 30%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to October 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in K League 1. They last met on 12 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Streaks & Records
Pohang Steelers's record when hosting Incheon United specifically: 1W 3D 1L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
5
Pohang Steelers
4
Draws
1
Incheon United
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Pohang Steelers and Incheon United?
From 10 meetings on record, Pohang Steelers have won 5, Incheon United have won 1, and 4 have been drawn.
When did Pohang Steelers and Incheon United last play each other?
They last met on 12 May 2026, when Incheon United 0-1 Pohang Steelers.
Who has won more matches between Pohang Steelers and Incheon United?
Pohang Steelers have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Pohang Steelers are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 73% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 46% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
Incheon United are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 65% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Pohang Steelers 60%, Incheon United 54% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 32% (Pohang Steelers) and 46% (Incheon United).
On the defensive side: Pohang Steelers keep a clean sheet in 32% of their matches; Incheon United in 27%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Pohang Steelers home games / Incheon United away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Pohang Steelers play Incheon United?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 60% of Pohang Steelers's games and 54% of Incheon United's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Pohang Steelers vs Incheon United usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 32% of Pohang Steelers's recent games and 46% of Incheon United's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Pohang Steelers and Incheon United tend to score early?
Pohang Steelers have had a goal before half-time in 73% of their recent matches, Incheon United in 65% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Stalemate at Pohang Steelers's ground as both sides cancel each other out in a goalless draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Steelyard Stadium, Regular Season - 9, as Pohang Steelers and Incheon United drew 0-0 in the K League 1. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Pohang Steelers 1.51 xG and Incheon United 1.03 xG, a combined 2.54. The scoreboard read 0-0 for 0 actual goals. Pohang Steelers fell 1.5 short of their projected output. Incheon United landed 1.0 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Pohang Steelers attack 0.89 / defence 0.78 against Incheon United attack 1.19 / defence 1.12, drawn from 41/41 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Pohang Steelers 46% | Draw 30% | Incheon United 24%, with Pohang Steelers to win its most likely call at 46%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 30%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 47%. The game delivered 0, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 74% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 52% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 38% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Pohang Steelers 37%, Incheon United 38%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 55%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Pohang Steelers's trading profile (76 games, 37 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 59% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 30% of the time, and duly kept one.
Incheon United's trading profile (76 games, 37 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 30% of the time, and duly kept one; they fail to score in 29% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Pohang Steelers 1.63 PPG, Incheon United 1.45 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. Pohang Steelers (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.57 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 0.89 average — tighter than their form line. Incheon United (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.19 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.30 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.