South Africa vs. South Korea Prediction: World Cup Picks & Best Bets (June 24)
A spot in the knockout round is up for grabs heading into Wednesday's pivotal Group A encounter with South Africa and South Korea at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Mexico. My South Africa vs. South Korea prediction is targeting a victory for the Asian side in a low-scoring contest, which starts at 9 p.m. ET (FS1, Universo, FOX One)
After mixed results for both teams to open the tournament, South Korea is the clear -150 betting favorite to beat South Africa. Our World Cup predictions also include a South Korean forward to target for goals.
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⚽ South Africa vs. South Korea predictions: Pick to win & player prop bets
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| 💰 Best bets | 📊 Best odds | ⚖️ Wager (units) |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea ML | -150 via bet365 | 1u -> 0.67u |
| Under 2.5 goals | -138 via bet365 | 1.5u -> 1.09u |
| Both teams to score: No | -134 via bet365 | 1u -> 0.75u |
⚽ Who will win South Africa vs. South Korea?
South Korea has the quality needed to progress from the group stage. After beating Czechia in the opening game, South Korea slumped to a 1-0 defeat by co-host Mexico. But despite the loss, South Korea generated the type of quality chances that they should be able to convert into goals against an inferior South Africa team.
The opposite is true of South Africa, which has struggled in attack and is in danger of bowing out of the World Cup early after picking up just one point from two games. Bafana Bafana will aim to score on the counterattack whenever the opportunity arises, but chances will be few and far between against South Korea's organized defense.
Score prediction: South Korea 2, South Africa 0
💵 My best bet: Under 2.5 goals (-138)
All signs point toward this being a low-scoring contest in Mexico. With South Africa's only goal in two games coming via the penalty spot, there's not much optimism that the 2010 World Cup host has the attacking ability to find the back of the net against South Korea.
And while we're expecting South Korea to score - and win - coach Hugo Broos' side might be content with a slim lead and put his trust in the team's structured defense.
🦶 Who will score in South Africa vs. South Korea?
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Son Heung-Min (+120)
When the stakes are this high, no one can calm the nerves of South Korea fans more than Son Heung-min. Although he's failed to score in the first two games, the Los Angeles FC striker remains an integral component in South Korea's attacking scheme.
Look for Son to strike and exploit spacesleft behind whenever South Africa ventures up the pitch. Son, South Korea's primary penalty taker, is able to convert clear chances or create his own goal by working his way out of tight spaces and generating scoring opportunities out of thin air.
Best South Africa vs. South Korea goal-scorer pick: Son Heung-Min (+120 via FanDuel)
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🥅 Will both teams score in South Africa vs. South Korea?
No, both teams won't score in this game. With three combined goals between them, it's safe to say that neither team has excelled this World Cup offensively. However, South Korea has the clear edge in an attack headlined by Los Angeles FC forward Son.
South Africa has been brutally poor in the final third, with its lone goal coming from the penalty spot late in a 1-1 draw with Czechia. With South Korea set to control the game, South Africa looks in danger of leaving the World Cup with just one goal to show for its time in North America.
Both teams to score (BTTS) pick: No (-134 via bet365)
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📊 South Africa vs. South Korea odds
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📺 How to watch South Africa vs. South Korea
- Date: Wednesday, June 24
- Kickoff: 9 p.m. ET
- Location: Estadio BBVA (Guadalupe)
- TV/Streaming: FS1, Telemundo, FOX One
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