South Africa v South Korea Tips

South Korea look a few leagues apart from South Africa. The South Koreans can secure second place in the group and play Canada.

South Africa sprung a surprise to draw with the Czech Republic and, needing a result to try to qualify, I don't rule them out clinching another point here. They've drawn three of their last five internationals.

Playing without the media pressure that surrounds other teams can be a significant advantage. If the match remains evenly balanced right up to the final stages, South Africa can capitalise on the anxiety of a South Korean side that is likely to arrive with higher expectations.

South Africa's defense has been good in this World Cup, and I expect them to hold South Korea and not concede more than 2 goals in this match. South Korea will be very offensive, but I expect South Africa's defense to hold them.

South Africa desperately needs a win (and likely a strong goal difference) to advance, pushing them to attack and take risks against South Korea's dangerous counter-attacking setup led by Son Heung-min. Both teams have shown defensive gaps in the group stage, and the high stakes often produce more goals in these scenarios.

I think South Korea will dominate this match and keep South Africa at bay, so I am going to go with No here at 1.73.

I like the amount of sharp money that is around for this selection. It shows this is a likely result. Neither team is anything special defensively.

This should be an easy win for South Korea and their aim should probably be to keep the net untouched as well. They did win over Czechia 2-1 and they have an upper edge here. South Korea to win by a clean sheet

South Africa play positive football, but they need a win and I feel they will overcommit players. This experienced South Korean side can take advantage of the space they'll get. South Korea still need at least a point, so they will have a strong team on show.

Being Min Son is the star and a constant threat to the opposing team. He is a strong pick for anytime scorer. He is constantly looking to find the gap.

Oh leads the line tonight for Korea and looks a reasonable price to score. He's only 1 of 2 players who has actually scored so far this competition for Korea.