South Africa vs South Korea Prediction & Betting Tips — FIFA World Cup
Our South Africa vs South Korea Prediction: South Korea Win
- South Africa have 2 wins in the previous 10 games (L4, D4).
- Both Teams To Score has not cashed in 10 of Korea’s past 12 games.
- South Korea have 2 losses in their last 6 games (W3, D1).
Why South Africa vs South Korea
Our World Cup betting prediction for South Africa vs South Korea is South Korea to win. While neither side has been flawless in this tournament, South Korea enter this game in a far stronger position than Bafana Bafana, who are winless in their last 7 matches.
South Korea also know this is a must-win game if they want to avoid competing with other 3rd-place teams for a path to the knockout stages.
South Korea Need a Win or Draw
South Korea are the No. 2 seed in Group A with 3 points. If they lose on MD3, it will open the door for South Africa to move up with 4 points. Then, if Czech Republic also beat Mexico, they too will pass South Korea in the table.
For this reason, we expect South Korea to be aggressive in pursuit of a winner against South Africa.
South Africa Look Technically Inferior
South Africa have not been playing a winning style of football in recent weeks, and the results show it. This side has not won any of its past 7 matches and was lucky to claim a draw against Czechia thanks to a Teboho Mokoena penalty in the 83rd minute.
Our instinct tells us South Africa are not playing at a level capable of beating South Korea.
Verdict
South Korea have won 3 of their last 4 matches, bringing their win tally to 9 wins in the last 15 outings. Compared to Bafana Bafana, who can't seem to find a win, South Korea are simply the better side on paper.