South Africa vs South Korea World Cup Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - South Korea to secure spot in knockout phase
South Africa and South Korea face off in a crucial World Cup Group A match in Monterrey, with both teams seeking passage to the knockout stage. South Korea have shown superior recent form, boasting six wins in their last nine games and a tight defense. South Africa, by contrast, have struggled for goals and victories. The recommendation is for South Korea to win to nil, with Son Heung-min tipped to find the net. Live streaming is available via bet365 for eligible users.
- South Africa vs South Korea predictions for Wednesday's World Cup Group A game
- South Korea backed for the win & spot in the R32
- Son had six shots vs Mexico & is tipped to find the back of the net here
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 11.00am AEST on Thursday June 25
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South Africa vs South Korea World Cup Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
South Africa and South Korea can propel themselves into the World Cup knockout phase by picking up all three points when the two nations clash in Group A action in Monterrey on Wednesday night.
Good opportunity for both nations, but South Korea are far superior in my eyes and have easily been the more impressive team across the opening two matches.
The Taegeuk Warriors dominated Czechia in a 2-1 triumph and had more possession, more shots and a higher xG than Mexico in their second game, but ultimately couldn't find a way through in a 1-0 defeat. Meanwhile, South Africa managed just three shots against Mexico and needed a penalty to scrape a fortuitous 1-1 draw with Czechia, with six of their starting side in that game playing for local club Mamelodi Sundowns.
With Bafana Bafana struggling in front of goal, I like South Korea to win this game to nil, with five of their last six victories being accompanied by a clean sheet.
Son Heung-min is yet to open his account at this World Cup, but he had six shots against Mexico and will surely get his chances against a bang average South African side here.
South Africa vs South Korea Stats & Trends
- South Korea have won six of their last nine games
- Five of South Korea's last six wins have been to nil
- South Africa are winless in their last seven games
- South Africa have conceded exactly 2 goals in their last three defeats
- Son Heung-min has scored 56 goals for South Korea & had six shots vs Mexico on Matchday 1
South Africa vs South Korea Head To Head
This will be the first ever meeting between the two nations.
South Africa Form Analysis
It's been two disappointing performance from South Africa, but somehow they find themselves in with a decent chance of making the Round of 32.
Bafana Bafana were decidedly second-best in a 2-0 opening day defeat to co-hosts Mexico, registering just three shots and having two players sent off.
There was some improvement against Czechia, but South Africa still needed a late penalty to draw level, with Teboho Mokoena making no mistake from the spot for his 10th international goal.
South Africa have never progressed to the knockout phase of the World Cup and need all three points here to snap that sequence.
South Africa Team News
Sphephelo Sithole is available for selection again after his dismissal against Mexico, but Themba Zwane still has two matches left on the sidelines for his suspension.
Mokoena will also miss this clash after picking up his second yellow card against Czechia.
South Africa Squad
| Pos | Player | Age | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Ronwen Williams (C) | 34 | 64 | 0 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| GK | Sipho Chaine | 29 | 4 | 0 | Orlando Pirates |
| GK | Ricardo Goss | 32 | 5 | 0 | Siwelele |
| DF | Thabang Matuludi | 27 | 3 | 0 | Polokwane City |
| DF | Khulumani Ndamane | 22 | 5 | 0 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| DF | Aubrey Modiba | 30 | 43 | 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| DF | Mbekezeli Mbokazi | 20 | 12 | 1 | Chicago Fire |
| DF | Samukele Kabini | 22 | 6 | 0 | Molde |
| DF | Nkosinathi Sibisi | 30 | 21 | 0 | Orlando Pirates |
| DF | Khuliso Mudau | 31 | 34 | 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| DF | Ime Okon | 22 | 5 | 0 | Hannover 96 |
| DF | Olwethu Makhanya | 22 | 1 | 0 | Philadelphia Union |
| DF | Kamogelo Sebelebele | 23 | 4 | 0 | Orlando Pirates |
| DF | Bradley Cross | 25 | 1 | 0 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| MF | Teboho Mokoena | 29 | 53 | 10 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| MF | Thalente Mbatha | 26 | 17 | 3 | Orlando Pirates |
| MF | Yaya Sithole | 27 | 29 | 1 | Tondela |
| MF | Jayden Adams | 25 | 8 | 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| FW | Oswin Appollis | 24 | 28 | 8 | Orlando Pirates |
| FW | Tshepang Moremi | 25 | 10 | 1 | Orlando Pirates |
| FW | Lyle Foster | 26 | 28 | 10 | Burnley |
| FW | Relebohile Mofokeng | 21 | 14 | 0 | Orlando Pirates |
| FW | Themba Zwane (VC) | 36 | 55 | 12 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| FW | Thapelo Maseko | 22 | 8 | 1 | AEL Limassol |
| FW | Iqraam Rayners | 30 | 16 | 4 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| FW | Evidence Makgopa | 26 | 28 | 6 | Orlando Pirates |
South Korea Form Analysis
South Korea are on the cusp of their first knockout World Cup appearance in their last five attempts since Guus Hiddink led them to the semi-finals on home soil in 2002.
A point will surely do for the Taegeuk Warriors, but they can't let complacency slip in here after they were upstaged 1-0 by Mexico in their last outing, with the co-hosts topping the group in the process.
Nevertheless, it was another solid performance from South Korea, who have won six of their last nine games - including a 2-1 opening World Cup triumph over Czechia.
South Korea Team News
Son Heung-Min and Paris Saint Germain's Lee Kang-In were both taken off early in the second-half against Mexico, but should start here.
No injury concerns heading into this one.
South Korea Squad
| Pos | Player | Age | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Kim Seung-gyu | 35 | 89 | 0 | FC Tokyo |
| GK | Song Bum-keun | 28 | 3 | 0 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors |
| GK | Jo Hyeon-woo | 34 | 48 | 0 | Ulsan HD |
| DF | Lee Han-beom | 24 | 10 | 0 | Midtjylland |
| DF | Lee Gi-hyuk | 25 | 5 | 0 | Gangwon FC |
| DF | Kim Min-jae | 29 | 81 | 4 | Bayern Munich |
| DF | Kim Tae-hyeon | 25 | 7 | 0 | Kashima Antlers |
| DF | Lee Tae-seok | 23 | 16 | 1 | Austria Wien |
| DF | Cho Wi-je | 24 | 1 | 0 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors |
| DF | Kim Moon-hwan | 30 | 36 | 0 | Daejeon Hana Citizen |
| DF | Park Jin-seob | 30 | 15 | 1 | Zhejiang FC |
| DF | Seol Young-woo | 27 | 36 | 0 | Red Star Belgrade |
| DF | Jens Castrop | 22 | 7 | 0 | Borussia Mönchengladbach |
| MF | Hwang In-beom | 29 | 75 | 7 | Feyenoord |
| MF | Paik Seung-ho | 29 | 29 | 3 | Birmingham City |
| MF | Lee Jae-sung | 33 | 107 | 15 | Mainz 05 |
| MF | Hwang Hee-chan | 30 | 81 | 17 | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| MF | Bae Jun-ho | 22 | 13 | 2 | Stoke City |
| MF | Lee Kang-in | 25 | 49 | 11 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| MF | Yang Hyun-jun | 24 | 10 | 0 | Celtic |
| MF | Kim Jin-gyu | 29 | 23 | 3 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors |
| MF | Eom Ji-sung | 24 | 11 | 2 | Swansea City |
| MF | Lee Dong-gyeong | 28 | 18 | 4 | Ulsan HD |
| FW | Son Heung-min (C) | 33 | 146 | 56 | Los Angeles FC |
| FW | Cho Gue-sung | 28 | 45 | 12 | Midtjylland |
| FW | Oh Hyeon-gyu | 25 | 29 | 7 | Beşiktaş |
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Verdict
South Korea are tipped for all three points against a poor South Africa side, with Son opening his account this World Cup.
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