Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1-1 Pohang Steelers – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Gimcheon Sangmu FC at 47% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Gimcheon Sangmu FC vs Pohang Steelers encounter.
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Full Analysis
Gimcheon Stadium plays host to Gimcheon Sangmu FC versus Pohang Steelers in K League 1, Regular Season - 1. Kick-off: Saturday 28 February 2026 at 07:30 UTC.
Current Form
Gimcheon Sangmu FC's overall K League 1 record this term: 5W 0D 5L from 10 games (1.50 PPG). Last five: W L L W L. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 1.50 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation.
Gimcheon Sangmu FC's form when playing at home: 5W 0D 5L across 10 games at Gimcheon Stadium this term (1.50 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game.
Pohang Steelers have collected 1.20 PPG across 10 K League 1 outings this season: 3W 3D 4L. Last five: L W D D L. Their scoring rate of 0.60 per game is modest, conceding 1.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets.
When travelling in K League 1 this season, Pohang Steelers have posted 4W 1D 5L from 10 away outings — 1.30 PPG. Away from home they average 0.70 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
A near-identical PPG reading — 1.50 for Gimcheon Sangmu FC, 1.20 for Pohang Steelers — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
Head-to-Head
Across 8 previous meetings, Gimcheon Sangmu FC are the stronger side on paper — 6 victories to 1, with 1 draws in between.
The 8 previous meetings have averaged 2.1 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 1 Nov 2025, ended 0–1 with Pohang Steelers winning.
The historical record gives Gimcheon Sangmu FC a meaningful edge here — 6 wins from 8 meetings is the kind of ledger that should not be discounted when the form picture is inconclusive. Even away from home, the visitors have struggled to impose themselves in this fixture.
Trading
Gimcheon Sangmu FC half-time and goal-timing data (76 games, 37 at home): they score before half-time in 49% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 74% of the time; BTTS occurs in 38% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (home games).
Pohang Steelers half-time and goal-timing data (76 games, 37 at away): they score before half-time in 68% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Gimcheon Sangmu FC 47% versus Pohang Steelers 57%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Gimcheon Sangmu FC 50% | Pohang Steelers 45%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1.62 xG and Pohang Steelers 1.15 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: Gimcheon Sangmu FC attack 1.082 / defence 0.947 | Pohang Steelers attack 0.971 / defence 0.944. League average goals — home 1.584 / away 1.254. Data: 33 Gimcheon Sangmu FC games / 33 Pohang Steelers games used (PrevSeason). Note: current-season sample is too small — prior-season data is carrying the calculation. Model confidence is reduced; treat probabilities as directional rather than precise.
Result probabilities: Gimcheon Sangmu FC 47% | Draw 26% | Pohang Steelers 26%. Fair-value odds: Gimcheon Sangmu FC 2.13 | Draw 3.85 | Pohang Steelers 3.85. Gimcheon Sangmu FC hold a narrow Poisson edge at 47% — the draw (26%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 52% | BTTS probability 56% | Total xG 2.77. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 52%/48% — the total xG of 2.77 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 56% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Gimcheon Sangmu FC are the pick at 47% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 26% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Gimcheon Sangmu FC if the outright odds are short.
Poisson projects 2.77 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 52% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 56% on Yes. This conflicts with form data: Gimcheon Sangmu FC 50% | Pohang Steelers 30% from recent games — a notable divergence.
The Poisson model is drawing on PrevSeason data (33 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Gimcheon Sangmu FC vs Pohang Steelers | Competition: K League 1, Regular Season - 1 | Venue: Gimcheon Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 28 Feb 2026, 07:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Gimcheon Sangmu FC 47% | Draw 26% | Pohang Steelers 26% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 52% | BTTS 56% | xG Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1.62 / Pohang Steelers 1.15 • Poisson strength factors: Gimcheon Sangmu FC attack 1.082 / def 0.947 | Pohang Steelers attack 0.971 / def 0.944 | league avg home 1.584 / away 1.254 • Poisson stance: Gimcheon Sangmu FC (47%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.62
Gimcheon Sangmu FC xG
Expected Goals
1.15
Pohang Steelers xG
56%
BTTS
77%
Over 1.5
52%
Over 2.5
30%
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 Gimcheon Sangmu FC vs Pohang Steelers kick off?
Gimcheon Sangmu FC vs Pohang Steelers kicked off at 07:30 on Saturday 28 February 2026 at Gimcheon Stadium.
What was the final score in Gimcheon Sangmu FC vs Pohang Steelers?
Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 Pohang Steelers.
Where is Gimcheon Sangmu FC vs Pohang Steelers being played?
The match is being played at Gimcheon Stadium.
What competition is Gimcheon Sangmu FC vs Pohang Steelers part of?
Gimcheon Sangmu FC vs Pohang Steelers is a Regular Season - 1 fixture in the K League 1 (South-Korea).
Who is favourite to win Gimcheon Sangmu FC vs Pohang Steelers?
Our statistical model gives Gimcheon Sangmu FC a 47% chance of winning, Pohang Steelers a 26% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Gimcheon Sangmu FC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Gimcheon Sangmu FC vs Pohang Steelers?
Our model estimates a 56% probability that both Gimcheon Sangmu FC and Pohang Steelers will score (BTTS).
Will Gimcheon Sangmu FC vs Pohang Steelers have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 52%.
What is the head-to-head record between Gimcheon Sangmu FC and Pohang Steelers?
Record (8 meetings): Gimcheon Sangmu FC 6W | Draws 1 | Pohang Steelers 1W.
What form are Gimcheon Sangmu FC and Pohang Steelers in?
Gimcheon Sangmu FC (all comps): 5W-0D-5L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.50 | L5 W-L-L-W-L. Pohang Steelers (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 0.60 / GA 1.00 | L5 L-W-D-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Gimcheon Sangmu FC's attack at 1.08x the league average against Pohang Steelers's defence at 0.94x — combine the two and it projects 1.62 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Pohang Steelers's attack (0.97x) against Gimcheon Sangmu FC's defence (0.95x) — and the away total comes out at 1.15.
These ratings are built from 33/33 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.2% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (9.4%), 1-0 (8.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Win
47%
2.11
26%
3.82
26%
3.79
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.7%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
10.1%
Home win
2 – 1
9.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.62
Gimcheon Sangmu FC xG
Total xG
2.77
1.15
Pohang Steelers xG
2.11
47%
Home win
3.82
26%
Draw
3.79
26%
Away win
Goals Markets
76%
Over 1.5
1.32
24%
Under 1.5
4.17
52%
Over 2.5
1.92
48%
Under 2.5
2.08
30%
Over 3.5
3.33
70%
Under 3.5
1.43
15%
Over 4.5
6.67
85%
Under 4.5
1.18
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
56%
BTTS Yes
1.80
44%
BTTS No
2.25
Clean Sheet
32%
3.17
20%
5.05
Win to Nil
15%
6.69
5%
19.11
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.2 | 7.2 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 10.1 | 11.7 | 6.7 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 8.2 | 9.4 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 4.4 | 5.1 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 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 Gimcheon Sangmu FC vs Pohang Steelers?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.2%.
How many goals are Gimcheon Sangmu FC and Pohang Steelers expected to score?
The model projects 1.62 expected goals for Gimcheon Sangmu FC and 1.15 for Pohang Steelers, a combined total of 2.77.
How confident is the prediction model for Gimcheon Sangmu FC vs Pohang Steelers?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 47%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Gimcheon Sangmu FC's recent record stands at 36W 16D 24L from 76 games, a 1.63 PPG return, with W-L-L-W-L in the last five.
Pohang Steelers, meanwhile, have gone 30W 19D 27L across 76 games — 1.43 PPG, with L-W-D-D-L in their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.63 PPG for Gimcheon Sangmu FC against 1.43 for Pohang Steelers. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
At home specifically, Gimcheon Sangmu FC have managed 20W 7D 10L from 37 games — 1.81 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Pohang Steelers's away record stands at 14W 7D 16L across 37 trips, a 1.32 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Gimcheon Sangmu FC come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Gimcheon Sangmu FC are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.13 conceded per game recently; Pohang Steelers are on 1.24 scored and 1.26 conceded.
Defensively: Gimcheon Sangmu FC have kept a clean sheet in 38% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 76 Results — K League 1
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Gimcheon Sangmu FC
Current Season
Pohang Steelers
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Gimcheon Sangmu FC and Pohang Steelers in coming into this match?
Gimcheon Sangmu FC have gone 36W 16D 24L in their last 76 games (1.63 PPG), while Pohang Steelers have gone 30W 19D 27L in their last 76 (1.43 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Gimcheon Sangmu FC at home or Pohang Steelers away?
Gimcheon Sangmu FC's home record (1.81 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Gimcheon Sangmu FC at home: 1.81 PPG; Pohang Steelers away: 1.32 PPG.
Have Gimcheon Sangmu FC or Pohang Steelers been keeping clean sheets recently?
Gimcheon Sangmu FC have kept a clean sheet in 38% of their recent games, Pohang Steelers in 26%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to April 2024 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 2 years. Every recorded meeting has come in K League 1. The two were last together as recently as 1 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Gimcheon Sangmu FC won 0-3 on 10 Nov 2024, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Gimcheon Sangmu FC have gone 3W 1D 1L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Pohang Steelers — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
7
Gimcheon Sangmu FC
2
Draws
1
Pohang Steelers
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Gimcheon Sangmu FC and Pohang Steelers?
From 10 meetings on record, Gimcheon Sangmu FC have won 7, Pohang Steelers have won 1, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Gimcheon Sangmu FC and Pohang Steelers last play each other?
They last met on 1 August 2026, when Pohang Steelers 0-1 Gimcheon Sangmu FC.
Who has won more matches between Gimcheon Sangmu FC and Pohang Steelers?
Gimcheon Sangmu FC have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Gimcheon Sangmu FC see a goal before the break in 49% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time.
Pohang Steelers are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 68% of their matches.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Gimcheon Sangmu FC 38%, Pohang Steelers 60% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 40% (Gimcheon Sangmu FC) and 46% (Pohang Steelers).
On the defensive side: Gimcheon Sangmu FC keep a clean sheet in 49% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Gimcheon Sangmu FC home games / Pohang Steelers away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Gimcheon Sangmu FC play Pohang Steelers?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 38% of Gimcheon Sangmu FC's recent matches and 60% of Pohang Steelers's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Gimcheon Sangmu FC vs Pohang Steelers usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 40% of Gimcheon Sangmu FC's recent games and 46% of Pohang Steelers's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Gimcheon Sangmu FC and Pohang Steelers tend to score early?
Gimcheon Sangmu FC have had a goal before half-time in 49% of their recent matches, Pohang Steelers in 68% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Gimcheon Sangmu FC and Pohang Steelers share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Gimcheon Stadium, Regular Season - 1, as Gimcheon Sangmu FC and Pohang Steelers drew 1-1 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 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1.62 xG and Pohang Steelers 1.15 xG, a combined 2.77. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Gimcheon Sangmu FC attack 1.08 / defence 0.95 against Pohang Steelers attack 0.97 / defence 0.94, drawn from 33/33 games (PrevSeason).
On the result, the model split it Gimcheon Sangmu FC 47% | Draw 26% | Pohang Steelers 26%, with Gimcheon Sangmu FC to win its most likely call at 47%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 26%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 52%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 77% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 56% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 47% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Gimcheon Sangmu FC 50%, Pohang Steelers 45%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 52%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Gimcheon Sangmu FC's trading profile (76 games, 37 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 47% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 38% of the time, and conceded here.
Pohang Steelers's trading profile (76 games, 37 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1.63 PPG, Pohang Steelers 1.43 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). 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.