AFC World Cup qualifying in Group B sees its ultimate contrast, with table-toppers South Korea hosting last-placed Kuwait in their final third-round qualifier at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Tuesday, 10 June.
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South Korea vs Kuwait prediction: Hosts to pick visitors apart
Key stats
- South Korea are unbeaten in 13 games since the start of last year.
- The Taegeuk Warriors ended a streak of three 1-1 draws after beating Iraq 2-0.
- Kuwait made their only FIFA World Cup appearance in 1982.
- Al-Azraq possess one of this campaign’s weakest defences, conceding 16 in nine games so far.
Correct score prediction: South Korea 2-0 Kuwait
South Korea qualified for their 11th straight FIFA World Cup with a commanding display in Group B, sealing their berth after beating 10-man Iraq last matchday. Hong Myung-bo’s men face a struggling Kuwait outfit winless in six matches and rooted to the bottom of the table.
With only pride at stake, the form guide suggests yet another challenging night for Juan Antonio Pizzi’s Kuwait as the Taegeuk Warriors aim to cement their group supremacy.
Pre-game odds and win probability: South Korea are grand favourites
- HOME: 1/10 (1.10) – 90.9%
- DRAW: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
- AWAY: 16/1 (17.00) – 5.9%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
South Korea got back to winning ways after an unusual hattrick of 1-1 draws against Jordan, Oman and Palestine. The hosts are evidently the stronger side coming into this clash, with odds of 1/10 (1.10) underlining a 90.9% win probability rate.
Kuwait fell to yet another defeat, with Palestine knocking two goals past them – marking their fourth loss in five games. Understandably, the visitors are priced at 16/1 (17.00), indicating a mere 5.9% rate of success.
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Most recent H2Hs: Gala time for the hosts
South Korea are unbeaten against Kuwait in six meetings, winning each of their last five clashes, including the reverse fixture 3-1 in Kuwait City.
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 29/03/16
South Korea
Kuwait
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 08/10/15
Kuwait
South Korea
AFC Asian Cup 13/01/15
Kuwait
South Korea
South Korea preview: As fit as can be
The hosts are high on morale and aiming to seal top spot in Group B is Myung-bo and co.’s top priority, though they’ll need to compensate for talisman Son Heung-Min’s absence.
Predicted lineup: Jo (GK), Seol, Cho, Kwon, Lee, Hwang, Jin-gyu, Lee, Jin-woo, Hwang & Oh
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
D
Jordan
1
South Korea
1
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 20/03/25
D
Oman
1
South Korea
1
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 19/11/24
D
Palestine
1
South Korea
1
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 14/11/24
W
Kuwait
1
South Korea
3
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 15/10/24
W
Iraq
2
South Korea
3
Kuwait preview: Pride at stake
Kuwait have nothing but pride at stake as they seek to end a run of six winless matches. Similar to the hosts, they are expected to miss their talisman in Youssef Naser.
Predicted lineup: Al Rashidi (GK), Al Dosary, Al Hajeri, Al Anezi, Al Fnaini, Al Enezi, Al Dhefiri, Majed, Al Rashid & Daham
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
L
Oman
1
Kuwait
0
Asia - World Cup Qualifying 20/03/25
D
Iraq
2
Kuwait
2
Gulf Cup 31/12/24
L
Bahrain
1
Kuwait
0
Gulf Cup 27/12/24
D
Qatar
1
Kuwait
1
Gulf Cup 24/12/24
W
United Arab Emirates
1
Kuwait
2
Player to watch: Hyeon-Gyu Oh
South Korea’s Hyeon-Guy Oh netted his side’s second with a poacher’s finish as they dispatched Iraq comfortably. The 24-year-old Genk forward has everything required to unsettle Kuwait at the back.