Gangwon — Pohang Steelers : Match Preview and Prediction for August 31,2025

Gangwon’s Previous Season and Current Struggles

Last season, Gangwon delivered an outstanding performance, surprisingly securing a second-place finish in the championship, though they trailed the eventual champions by a significant margin. However, the team’s promising roster was subsequently dismantled as key players were acquired by other clubs, a situation Gangwon found itself largely unable to counter effectively.

Home Form and Recent Performance

Consequently, the Chuncheon-based squad currently occupies seventh place. A notable aspect of their current form is their remarkably low scoring rate, averaging less than one goal per match. Their home games, in particular, have been frankly disappointing, with the team managing only three victories so far this season. Recent league fixtures have been extremely challenging for the squad, resulting in just one win in their last eight matches across all competitions. This sole victory came against Gwangju in the latest round, who unfortunately incurred a self-inflicted red card. More painfully, they narrowly missed out on the cup final, suffering a home defeat to Jeonbuk in what was a critical encounter.

Pohang’s Ascent and Strong Form

Pohang currently presents itself as a team actively contending for second place. With a significant stroke of luck, they might even find themselves in a position to challenge Jeonbuk for the top spot. While they finished sixth last season, the current season is unfolding exceptionally well by comparison.

Impressive Away Performances and Winning Streak

The Steelers are demonstrating quite competent football in their away fixtures this season, having suffered only four defeats. Although they have accumulated a somewhat high number of draws, the team generally feels quite comfortable in their performances. Furthermore, I must highlight the team’s phenomenal current form. Not only have they secured four consecutive victories, but their latest match also saw them defeat Jeonbuk – a team that has proven virtually unstoppable in the Korean championship so far.