South Korea – Mexico Prediction & Picks (23.06.2018)

Republic of Korea and Mexico measure forces, in a match for this phase of the World Cup (Group Stage). There is no recent record of direct confrontations between these two teams, who have not played any matches in the last 3 years. The last time they met was on 01-30-2014, in a match that ended with the final score: Mexico (4-0) Republic of Korea.

Republic of Korea:

The team plays their second match in Group F, having lost by (1-0) in their first match in this group stage, against Sweden. In the last 10 matches played for all competitions, the Republic of Korea won 3, tied 2 and lost 5. Their attack has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In their matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 12 of the last 29 matches have ended with Under 1,5 goals. In 15 games, they only got 1 comeback in the 7 games in which they suffered the first goal. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 8 matches for all competitions: they have suffered 4 of their 11 goals between minutes (76′-90 ‘).

South Korea leaves for this game with a defeat against Sweden, 1-0, starting in a negative way this World Cup. We emphasize that the South Koreans made a good game, had good chances to score, however, they suffered a penalty goal. On this second day of the group stage, coach Tae-Yong Shin must act in the usual 4-3-3, but with a fairly defensive strategy, as the opponent has players of great individual value. It is important to note that the strengths of this selection are in the offensive sector: Son Heung-min is a very fast player and exempt in the offensive transition. In doubt for this game is Ju-ho Park, due to an injury.

Mexico:

The team disputes their second match in Group F, after having won by (0-1) in their first match in this group stage, against Germany. In the last 10 games, Mexico has 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. Their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In their matches there is a tendency to have few goals, since 16 of their last 38 matches have ended with Under 1,5 goals. In 15 games, they only got 1 comeback in the 5 games in which they suffered the first goal.

Mexico was one of the big surprises of the first day of the group stage of the World Cup, as it defeated the current champion, Germany, by 0-1: the only goal of the match was scored by Lozano. With that triumph in the theoretically most complicated game of the group, the Mexicans are very well channeled to advance in the competition. In this game against South Korea it will be expected that coach Juan Carlos Osorio will bet again in 4-2-3-1, privileging possession of the ball and organized attacks, always with Herrera and Guardado responsible for transporting the equipment for the attack. It is important to note that the Mexican team has great offensive quality and a defensive sector competent in the air game. Lozano is one of the great highlights of Mexico, being a technically strong and effective player in the finalization. For this game the coach can count on all his players.