Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Pohang Steelers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
06:00 WAT, Saturday 2 May: Ulsan Hyundai FC v Pohang Steelers in the K League 1, played at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium. In the table, Ulsan Hyundai FC are 2nd on 57 points after 35 matches; Pohang Steelers are 9th with 44. There are 13 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Ulsan Hyundai FC, last 5: LDWLW Their latest outing: 1–4 defeat to Daejeon Citizen, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Pohang Steelers, last 5: LWLLW Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Jeonbuk Motors, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ulsan Hyundai FC 1.6 xG, Pohang Steelers 1.1 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ulsan Hyundai FC 47%, draw 25%, Pohang Steelers 28%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (74%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ulsan Hyundai FC 1–1 Pohang Steelers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ulsan Hyundai FC47%fair 2.15 · @2.20
Draw25%fair 3.98 · @3.20
Pohang Steelers28%fair 3.53 · @3.25
2.65Expected goals
1.57Ulsan Hyundai FC xG
1.08Pohang Steelers xG
57%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–011%
2–19%
2–09%
0–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: Ulsan Hyundai FC 1.6 – 1.1 Pohang Steelers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Ulsan Hyundai FC to win✗
47%
2.15
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✓
75%
1.34
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.76
1.80
Draw no bet
Ulsan Hyundai FC (draw no bet)✗
62%
1.61
–
Asian handicap
Pohang Steelers +1 (Asian handicap)✓
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
71%
1.40
1.38
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
53%
1.89
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
1.08
First team to score
Ulsan Hyundai FC to score first✗
55%
1.81
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.36
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ulsan Hyundai FC / FT Ulsan Hyundai FC✗
29%
3.41
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.63
–
Recent results
Ulsan Hyundai FC – last 6
LDWLWL
26 Apr
vs Daejeon Citizen
1–4
L
22 Apr
@ FC Anyang
1–1
D
19 Apr
vs Gwangju FC
5–1
W
15 Apr
vs FC Seoul
1–4
L
11 Apr
@ Incheon United
2–1
W
4 Apr
@ Jeonbuk Motors
0–2
L
1.7Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Pohang Steelers – last 6
LWLLWW
26 Apr
@ Jeonbuk Motors
2–3
L
22 Apr
vs Gwangju FC
1–0
W
19 Apr
vs FC Anyang
0–1
L
11 Apr
vs Jeju United FC
0–2
L
4 Apr
vs Daejeon Citizen
1–0
W
28 Mar
vs Gangwon FC
1–0
W
0.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ulsan Hyundai FC and Pohang Steelers.
What is the prediction for Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Pohang Steelers?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Pohang Steelers?
On our numbers Ulsan Hyundai FC have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Pohang Steelers 28%.
How many goals will there be in Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Pohang Steelers?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Pohang Steelers?
Our predicted score is Ulsan Hyundai FC 1–1 Pohang Steelers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Pohang Steelers?
Ulsan Hyundai FC vs Pohang Steelers (K League 1) kicks off on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
