K League 1 Gameweek 31
Incheon United 3 - 0 FT Pohang Steelers
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43
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⚡ Form
47
⚖️ Balance
95
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
72
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Futmetrix Verdict
78
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vs
Manchester United
Tue, Oct 13 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
14
⚖️ Balance
82
🏆 Stakes
50
⭐ Stars
99
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Futmetrix Verdict
42
Coritiba
vs
Botafogo
Mon, Oct 12 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
61
⚖️ Balance
100
🏆 Stakes
2
⭐ Stars
42
Mid-table deadlock looms in Curitiba.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
17' Lee Min-hyuk
40' Lee Chung-Yong (Lee Min-hyuk)
↓ Shin Kwang-Hoon ↑Jakob Tranziska 45'
45'+2 Stefan Mugoša (Juan Ibiza)
HT
63' ↓ Kim Seong-Min ↑Lee Dong-ryul
Park Chan-yong 65'
↓ Ki Sung-Yueng ↑Jung Han-Min 65'
↓ Kento Nishiya ↑Kim Seung-Ho 65'
71' ↓ Stefan Mugoša ↑Morgan Ferrier
71' ↓ Leandro Ribeiro ↑Gerso Fernandes
↓ Jorge Luiz Barbosa Teixeira ↑An Jae-Joon 77'
81' ↓ Lee Myung-Joo ↑Seo Jae-min
81' ↓ Lee Chung-Yong ↑Park Seung-ho
↓ Eo Jeong-Won ↑Kang Min-jun 83'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Incheon United
Goalkeepers
Kim Dong-Heon 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Kim Myung-Sun 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Geon-Hui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Fernández 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
0
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Lee Ju-Yong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Kim Seong-Min
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Lee Myung-Joo
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Lee Min-Hyeok 
POACHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
0
Shots
8.3
Rating
Forwards
Lee Chung-yong
POACHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
0
Shots
7.0
Rating
S. Mugoša
POACHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
0
Shots
7.0
Rating
Leandro Ribeiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Lee Tae-Hui
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Choi Seung-Gu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Sang-Gi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Kyung-Sub
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seo Jae-Min
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Ferrier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gerso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Dong-Ryul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Seung-Ho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pohang Steelers
Goalkeepers
Hwang In-Jae
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Eo Jeong-Won
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Shin Kwang-Hoon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
Jeon Min-Gwang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Chan-Yong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wanderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Kento Nishiya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Ki Sung-Yueng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Kim Dong-Jin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Juninho Rocha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Luiz
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
BENCH
Hong Seong-Min
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kang Min-Jun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ye-Sung Kim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Chang-Woo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jin Si-woo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Seung-Ho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jakob Tranziska
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jung Han-min
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
An Jae-Jun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2026 | Incheon United | 0 - 1 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 03/15/2026 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 1 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Pohang Steel Yard |
| 09/27/2024 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 0 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
| 06/23/2024 | Incheon United | 1 - 3 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 04/28/2024 | Pohang Steelers | 0 - 0 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
| 10/20/2023 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 1 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
| 09/02/2023 | Incheon United | 0 - 2 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 06/25/2023 | Incheon United | 0 - 1 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 04/30/2023 | Pohang Steelers | 0 - 2 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
| 10/16/2022 | Incheon United | 1 - 1 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
05/12/2026
03/15/2026
09/27/2024
06/23/2024
04/28/2024
10/20/2023
09/02/2023
06/25/2023
04/30/2023
10/16/2022
Incheon United Win
Pohang Steelers Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +31
P: 30 GD: +5
P: 31 GD: +10
P: 30 GD: +6
P: 31 GD: +9
P: 31 GD: +10
P: 31 GD: +6
P: 31 GD: -9
P: 30 GD: -9
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 31 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +31
P: 30 GD: +5
P: 31 GD: +10
P: 30 GD: +6
P: 31 GD: +9
P: 31 GD: +10
P: 31 GD: +6
P: 31 GD: -9
P: 30 GD: -9
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 31 GD: -11
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Incheon United
Pohang Steelers
Incheon United
Pohang Steelers
Win Probability
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Incheon's First-Half Avalanche Buries Pohang
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. A ruthless 45-minute display turned a tense relegation six-pointer into an absolute procession.
The First Blow
Relegation clashes usually carry massive Stakes and cautious starts, but Incheon United threw away the script at Incheon Football Stadium. They edged possession in the opening phases, quickly transforming their 53% share into a devastating attacking rhythm. The breakthrough arrived in the 17th minute when Lee Min-hyuk found the back of the net, immediately shifting the Balance of the match. While Pohang Steelers attempted to respond by piling on set-piece pressure—eventually racking up 11 corners—their blunt attacking edge left them exposed to the counter. The hosts were simply sharper, looking every bit a side desperate to claw their way out of the danger zone, while Pohang's attacking unit failed to register any meaningful response.
The Decisive Blitz
If the opening goal cracked Pohang's resolve, the closing stages of the first half shattered it entirely. The turning point arrived in the 40th minute when Lee Min-hyuk turned provider, setting up Lee Chung-Yong to double the advantage. With the visitors reeling, Incheon struck again deep into stoppage time. Juan Ibiza delivered a precise ball for Stefan Mugoša, who fired home to make it 3-0 before the referee even blew for halftime. The Intensity of Incheon's pressing completely overwhelmed Pohang, whose woeful 17% shooting accuracy ensured they never threatened to mount a comeback. The match was effectively over before the second half began.
The Aftermath
The second half at Incheon Football Stadium was a mere formality. With a three-goal cushion, Incheon comfortably managed the game, dictating the tempo and absorbing Pohang's toothless set-piece deliveries. This 3-0 victory is a massive statement in the K League 1 relegation battle, pulling Incheon within striking distance of safety and dragging Pohang deeper into the mire. For the visitors, the utter lack of fight will raise serious alarm bells for their manager. Our take is clear: while the first half was a masterclass in clinical finishing, the total lack of jeopardy in the second period drained the spectacle for neutrals, offering a low Upset Factor after the break.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Incheon United's season?
This vital 3-0 win in the relegation group breathes life into their survival hopes, closing the gap to safety and dragging Pohang further into danger.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Mid-Table Margins: A Fight for Relevancy
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. With just a single point separating these two mid-table outfits, this is a grueling battle for momentum in the top-half conversation.
The Setup
On October 09, 2026, Sungui Arena Park plays host to a meticulously poised K League 1 encounter between Incheon United and Pohang Steelers. Round 31 finds the visitors sitting 7th on 40 points, closely tracked by Incheon in 8th on 39 points. Neither side brings intimidating momentum into the fixture, possessing relatively modest Form levels. However, a remarkably high Balance rating dictates this will be an incredibly tight affair. With Stakes proving moderate as they jostle for position, it is a game where small details will determine the victor.
Key Battle
With few distinct Stars dominating the narrative, this is a tactical clash of units. Incheon's slightly more productive attacking lines (36 goals this season) will look to carve open a Pohang defensive block that has proven stubborn but occasionally fragile on the road. The midfield battle for possession and second balls will be where this contest is ultimately won or lost.
Our Prediction
A grinding 1-1 draw. Incheon boasts a slight edge on paper with a 41.7% win probability, but Pohang's resilience makes them tough to break down completely. Expect a tight, cagey match where both teams cancel each other out, settling for a share of the spoils in the end.