Pohang Steelers

vs

Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i

Tips, Stats and Odds

Pohang Steelers and Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i are two of the bigger clubs in the K-League 1 2026, but both sides are having inconsistent seasons so far. Pohang sit 7th in the table on 28 points from 21 rounds of matches, while Ulsan are 4th on 31 from 20 rounds.

Pohang have only won 1 of their last 5 games, with 4 defeats in that run, and they have not been in good form at home lately with 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats in 10 K-League 1 2026 games at the Steelyard Stadium this season.

Ulsan's recent form has also been mixed, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 outings, but they have been better on the road than at home, winning 5, drawing 3 and losing only 2 of their away games. Ulsan's average goals scored and conceded are also better on the road, with 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 goals conceded per game.

In terms of form and away output, this derby looks like a Ulsan Hyundai victory, but Pohang have the edge in the head-to-head and know how to get results in derby games, so there is still a chance for an upset. Pohang have won 3 and drawn 2 of the 5 K-League 1 2026 derbies played in 2026, and they won the last game 1-0 away, meaning Ulsan are now winless in 3 straight away games against their bitter rivals.

Ulsan Hyundai have the better match-day stats, but Pohang Steelers have the goal power and head-to-head momentum to pull an upset and the odds on this derby are good value, with both sides 2.62 on the win and the draw at 3.2.

Ulsan have been more adventurous in attack this term, but can get their physical forwards on the ball in the second half. Pohang are a more patient team, with an overload playstyle that suits the wide areas and will try to hurt the hosts on the counter.

Ulsan's pace and duel strength should give them a real threat on the attack but we're expecting this to be a tight game, with Under 2.5 goals at 1.8 and Both Teams to Score – Yes at 1.7 both appealing in the betting.