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Pohang vs Ulsan Hyundai - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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K League 1 Pohang Steel Yard, Pohang
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Match Events

36'
Jin Si-woo
53'
Sub
Bojanic D. In: Yago Cariello
Out: Bojanic D.
54'
Sub
Lee Jin-Hyun In: Lee Gyu-Seong
Out: Lee Jin-Hyun

AI Match Summary

The K League 1 game between Pohang and Ulsan Hyundai finished 0-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Ulsan Hyundai.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

26%
Pohang
15%
Draws
59%
Ulsan Hyundai
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Ulsan Hyundai

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

59% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Ulsan Hyundai come out ahead of Pohang on wins alone.
  • Model gives Ulsan Hyundai a 59% chance of winning this.
  • Regular K League 1 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 33.2%
Pohang Clean Sheet 15%
Ulsan Hyundai Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Pohang Ulsan Hyundai
Matches Played 28 29
Wins 10 12
Draws 5 4
Losses 13 13
Goals Scored 1 1.48
Goals Conceded 1.36 1.52
Expected Goals (xG) 1.13 1.56
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 8, 2026 K League 1
Pohang vs Ulsan Hyundai
0:2
May 2, 2026 K League 1
Ulsan Hyundai vs Pohang
0:1
Sep 13, 2025 K League 1
Pohang vs Ulsan Hyundai
1:1
May 5, 2025 K League 1
Ulsan Hyundai vs Pohang
1:1
Mar 29, 2025 K League 1
Pohang vs Ulsan Hyundai
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Pohang Compare

Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56

Ulsan Hyundai Compare

Top Goalscorer Seo Myung-Guan
1 Goals
Assists Leader Yago Cariello
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.42
Avg xA / game 0.87

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Pohang 27 / 100
Ulsan Hyundai 50 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Pohang Ulsan Hyundai

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Ulsan Hyundai Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Ulsan Hyundai has conceded goals in 86% of their last 29 outings.

Historical meetings average 1.60 goals per match.

Attacking prowess: Pohang scored in 57% of their last 28 outings.

Pohang has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Pohang VS Ulsan Hyundai
0.88 Goals Scored 1.63
1.5 Goals Conceded 1.38
75% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Pohang

(Home)
18 Oct
Pohang
0 : 0
Anyang
13 Oct
Pohang
0 : 2
Johor DT
09 Oct
Incheon
3 : 0
Pohang
20 Sept
Pohang
2 : 1
Seoul
15 Sept
Beijing Guoan
3 : 1
Pohang
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Ulsan Hyundai

(Away)
17 Oct
Ulsan Hyundai
2 : 1
Bucheon FC 1995
11 Oct
Gwangju FC
4 : 3
Ulsan Hyundai
19 Sept
Anyang
2 : 1
Ulsan Hyundai
12 Sept
Ulsan Hyundai
2 : 1
Incheon
08 Sept
Ulsan Hyundai
1 : 0
Seoul
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Seoul 32 20 6 6 60:28 66
2 Ulsan Hyundai 32 15 5 12 50:45 50
3 Jeonbuk 32 12 11 9 42:32 47
4 Gangwon 32 11 14 7 39:29 47
5 Daejeon 32 12 10 10 51:40 46
6 Jeju SK 32 12 10 10 38:34 46
7 Incheon 32 11 10 11 40:34 43
8 Anyang 32 10 12 10 39:47 42
9 Pohang 32 11 8 13 28:37 41
10 Gimcheon Sangmu 32 5 19 8 32:39 34
11 Bucheon FC 1995 32 7 11 14 32:44 32
12 Gwangju FC 32 2 12 18 27:69 18
Promotion - K League 1 (Championship Group)
Relegation - K League 1 (Relegation Group)