K League 1
Pohang Steelers vs Sangju Sangmu
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 - 11:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Steelyard Stadium
Pohang Steelers vs Sangju Sangmu Prediction & Stats - K League 1 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Pohang Steelers vs Sangju Sangmu carries real history into this round of the K League 1.
The two sides meet on 01/08 (Saturday) at Steelyard Stadium, 11:30 (UK time).
Read the Pohang Steelers vs Sangju Sangmu prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Pohang Steelers vs Sangju Sangmu
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Pohang Steelers vs Sangju Sangmu call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Sangju Sangmu
Last updated on 30-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Pohang Steelers the side to beat, with roughly 46% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all K League 1 odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Pohang Steelers Preview
Pohang Steelers reach this fixture 20 match into their K League 1. Here is where Pohang Steelers stand:
In this competition
8 won, 4 drawn, 8 lost
1.4 points per game
20 scored, at 1 a game
21 conceded, at 1.05 a game
Pohang Steelers, season-wide
8 won, 4 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ho-Jae Lee, 8 goals
Most assists: Ki Sung-yueng, 3 assists
Recent results — Pohang Steelers
25/07/2026 06:30
22/07/2026 06:30
18/07/2026 06:30
11/07/2026 06:30
04/07/2026 06:30
Sangju Sangmu: how they are travelling
Sangju Sangmu come in 20 matches into their K League 1.
Here is what Sangju Sangmu have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 11 drawn, 6 lost
1 points per game
21 scored, at 1.05 a game
28 conceded, at 1.4 a game
Sangju Sangmu, season-wide
3 won, 11 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jae-Hyun Ko, 6 goals
Most assists: Jung-Taek Lee, 3 assists
Recent results — Sangju Sangmu
25/07/2026 06:30
22/07/2026 06:30
18/07/2026 06:30
11/07/2026 06:30
05/07/2026 06:30
The head-to-head favours Sangju Sangmu
Sangju Sangmu have generally come out ahead of Pohang Steelers in their recent meetings.
From 32 match(es):
Sangju Sangmu: 14 win(s)
Pohang Steelers: 13 win(s)
Drawn: 5
That trend is worth factoring into the Pohang Steelers vs Sangju Sangmu prediction.
Form comparison Pohang Steelers vs Sangju Sangmu
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Pohang Steelers
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
W
W
|
1.4 |
| Home |
L
W
L
L
W
|
1.22 |
| Away |
L
L
W
W
L
|
1.55 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 45% |
| Goals | 2.05 | 1.22 | 2.73 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.44 | 1.45 |
| Conceded | 1.05 | 0.78 | 1.27 |
| Both Teams to Score | 35% | 11% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 44% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 56% | 9% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.52 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.08 | 1.49 |
Away Team
Sangju Sangmu
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
L
D
|
1 |
| Home |
D
W
D
D
L
|
0.9 |
| Away |
D
L
L
D
W
|
1.1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 15% | 10% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.45 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Scored | 1.05 | 1 | 1.1 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 20% | 30% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.66 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.23 | 1.47 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Pohang Steelers vs Sangju Sangmu
Match: Pohang Steelers vs Sangju Sangmu
Competition: K League 1
Date: Saturday, 01/08/2026
Kick-off: 11:30 (UK time)
Venue: Steelyard Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Pohang Steelers vs Sangju Sangmu that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.76
League: 2.35
Both Teams to Score
36%
League: 53%
Over 1.5+
57%
League: 70%
Over 2.5+
15%
League: 41%
Cards
5.14
League: 4.17
Corners
10.14
League: 8.61
Home Team
Pohang Steelers
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
W
W
|
1.4 |
| Home |
L
W
L
L
W
|
1.22 |
| Away |
L
L
W
W
L
|
1.55 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 45% |
| Goals | 2.05 | 1.22 | 2.73 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.44 | 1.45 |
| Conceded | 1.05 | 0.78 | 1.27 |
| Both Teams to Score | 35% | 11% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 44% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 56% | 9% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.52 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.08 | 1.49 |
Away Team
Sangju Sangmu
South Korea - K League 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
L
D
|
1 |
| Home |
D
W
D
D
L
|
0.9 |
| Away |
D
L
L
D
W
|
1.1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 15% | 10% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.45 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Scored | 1.05 | 1 | 1.1 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 20% | 30% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.66 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.23 | 1.47 |
Corners
8.75 / Match
+2% Corners / Match
Pohang Steelers received +2% more corners than Sangju Sangmu in the K League 1
8.6 / Match
Jeonbuk Motors
(7)
FC Seoul
(3)
Jeju United
(7)
Gwangju
(2)
Anyang
(2)
Bucheon 1995
(6)
Incheon United
(4)(3)
Daejeon Citizen
(11)
Gwangju
(3)
Gangwon
(4)
Bucheon 1995
(3)
Jeju United
(1)
Jeonbuk Motors
(3)
Anyang
Cards
2.15 / Match
+12% Cards / Match
Sangju Sangmu received +12% more cards than Pohang Steelers in the K League 1
2.4 / Match
Jeonbuk Motors
(1)
FC Seoul
(1)
Jeju United
(2)
Gwangju
(3)
Anyang
(3)
Bucheon 1995
(1)
Incheon United
(1)(3)
Daejeon Citizen
(0)
Gwangju
(2)
Gangwon
(0)
Bucheon 1995
(2)
Jeju United
(2)
Jeonbuk Motors
(1)
Anyang
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+5%
Sangju Sangmu is +5% better in terms of goals scored
1.05 / Match
Jeonbuk Motors
(0)
FC Seoul
(1)
Jeju United
(1)
Gwangju
(3)
Anyang
(3)
Bucheon 1995
(0)
Incheon United
(1)(3)
Daejeon Citizen
(1)
Gwangju
(0)
Gangwon
(1)
Bucheon 1995
(1)
Jeju United
(0)
Jeonbuk Motors
(2)
Anyang
Goals Conceded
1.05 / Match
+25%
Sangju Sangmu condeded +25% more goals than Pohang Steelers
1.4 / Match
Jeonbuk Motors
(2)
FC Seoul
(3)
Jeju United
(2)
Gwangju
(0)
Anyang
(2)
Bucheon 1995
(2)
Incheon United
(0)(2)
Daejeon Citizen
(1)
Gwangju
(2)
Gangwon
(1)
Bucheon 1995
(1)
Jeju United
(1)
Jeonbuk Motors
(2)
Anyang
K League 1 Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FC Seoul
|
19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 14 | 20 | 42 | 2.21 |
| 2 |
Jeonbuk Motors
|
20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 27 | 16 | 11 | 33 | 1.65 |
| 3 |
Gangwon
|
19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 32 | 1.68 |
| 4 |
Pohang Steelers
|
20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 21 | -1 | 28 | 1.4 |
| 5 |
Ulsan
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 27 | 28 | -1 | 28 | 1.47 |
| 6 |
Incheon United
|
19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 27 | 1.42 |
| 7 |
Anyang
|
19 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 26 | 22 | 4 | 27 | 1.42 |
| 8 |
Jeju United
|
19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 19 | -2 | 24 | 1.26 |
| 9 |
Daejeon Citizen
|
20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| 10 |
Sangju Sangmu
|
20 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 21 | 28 | -7 | 20 | 1 |
| 11 |
Bucheon 1995
|
19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 24 | -7 | 19 | 1 |
| 12 |
Gwangju
|
19 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 43 | -33 | 10 | 0.53 |
Odds
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