Gangwon vs Pohang Steelers prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups,
K-League 1 South Korea
In the 12th round of the South Korean K League 1 on May 5, 2026, Gangwon will face Pohang Steelers. The home side has not found their rhythm this season, but they will try to defeat such an opponent.
Gangwon vs Pohang Steelers: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Gangwon Province finished last season with 52 points, closing the top five. This allowed them to play in the second-tier AFC Champions League, where they managed to progress from the group but lost in the playoffs to their first opponent, Machida Zelvia, who scored the only goal across two matches. Domestically, the team only started winning from April, with their only loss coming against Seoul. However, they managed to beat Incheon even away from home.
The team from Pohang collected 56 points in 2025, finishing one position higher in fourth place. However, in the AFC Champions League 2 qualifiers, they lost to Gamba Osaka in February. They have struggled to secure wins domestically, suffering several defeats. After their success against Gwangju, they lost to Jeonbuk, but did manage to score the only goal in the match versus Ulsan.
Hlalihal and his teammates average 1.27 goals scored per game, conceding 0.82. The visitors are currently averaging 0.73 goals scored and 0.82 conceded per match.
Previous Matches: Gangwon vs Pohang Steelers
Gangwon have won four of their last six meetings, suffering two defeats.
The general expectation is that the home team has the edge, but few goals are anticipated. We recommend betting on "total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.60).
Gangwon vs Pohang Steelers: Key Statistics and Trends
- Gangwon have won four of their last six matches
- 45% of Gangwon's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.09 goals per match
- Pohang Steelers have lost three of their last five matches
- 27% of Pohang Steelers' matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 1.55 goals per match
Gangwon vs Pohang Steelers: Possible Starting Lineups
Gangwon play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Park - Kang, Lee, Marko Tući, Kim Do Hyun - Lee Won, Lee Yoo Hyun, Kim Dae Won, Mo - Kang Yun Gu, Hlalihal
Pohang Steelers play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Hwang In Jae - Yeo Won, Han Seon, Park Chan Yong, Kim Ye Sung - Kim Seyung Ho - Hwang Seo Young, Nishiya, Jorge Luiz, Kim Young Hak - Lee Ho Jae
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