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Korea Republic Saudi Arabia betting prediction


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The most likely scenario for this challenge will be South Korea's victory. The difference in quality between the two groups is visible, and in addition, the selection of South Korea is going through a very positive phase. Note that the Saudi team has presented some flaws in the game model. In this way, it is interesting to risk in favor of the South Koreans in this game.
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Preview
South Korea and Saudi Arabia meet , for a friendly match. This will be the 16th friendly match of the year for South Korea, after the ones against Uzbekistan, Australia, Panama, Uruguay, Chile, Costa Rica, Senegal, Bolivia, Bosnia‑Herzegovina, Honduras, Poland, Northern Ireland, Latvia, Jamaica and Moldova. As for Saudi Arabia, this is the 15th friendly match of the year, after havinf played friendly matches against Jordan, Yemen, Iraq, Brazil, Bolivia, Germany, Peru, Italy, Greece, Algeria, Belgium, Ukraine and Moldova. The only recent head‑to‑head between these two teams was played on 04‑01‑2015, and ended in a (0‑2) win by South Korea. In this match the home advantage may play an important role, as both teams present significant differences between home and away performances.

Analysis Korea Rep

This is the 16th friendly match of the year for the home team, after having registered the following final scores in the previous friendlies: Uzbekistan (0‑4) South Korea, Australia (1‑1) South Korea, South Korea (2‑2) Panama, South Korea (2‑1) Uruguay, South Korea (0‑0) Chile, South Korea (2‑0) Costa Rica, Senegal (2‑0) South Korea, South Korea (0‑0) Bolivia, South Korea (1‑3) Bosnia‑Herzegovina, South Korea (2‑0) Honduras, Poland (3‑2) South Korea, Northern Ireland (2‑1) South Korea, South Korea (1‑0) Latvia, South Korea (2‑2) Jamaica and South Korea (1‑0) Moldova. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses in away matches, with 17 goals scored and 19 conceded; against 7 wins, 6 draws and 2 losses at their stadium, with 21 goals scored and 14 conceded. South Korea registers 5 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss in the last 10 home matches for the Friendlies.

In this competition, they haven’t lost any of the last 5 home matches. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition.

South Korea's opponents enter the game after a 0-4 victory over Uzbekistan. It is noteworthy that the South Koreans no longer add up to any defeat for seven consecutive games. South Korea's side typically play a 4-3-3 tactical system, favoring quick transitions. In this drawing, the player with the most influence in the game of his team is the Sung-Yong Ki midfielder. Ui-jo Hwang striker is the player responsible for throwing the panic on the defensive adversary: to point out that this player presents some difficulties in the finals, however, compensates with his speed. For this game the coach should make some changes compared to the last friendly.

Confirmed Lineup: Kim Seung-Gyu, Lee Yong, Kwon Kyung-Won, Kim Young-Gwon, Kim Min-Jae, Jung Woo-Young, Ki Sung-Yeung, Lee Chung-yong, Hwang In-Beom, Hee Chan Hwang, Ui Jo Hwang.

Analysis Saudi Arabia

The away team plays its 15th friendly match of the year. In the previous friendly matches they registered the following final scores: Jordan (1‑1) Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia (1‑0) Yemen, Saudi Arabia (1‑1) Iraq, Saudi Arabia (0‑2) Brazil, Saudi Arabia (2‑2) Bolivia, Germany (2‑1) Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia (0‑3) Peru, Italy (2‑1) Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia (2‑0) Greece, Saudi Arabia (2‑0) Algeria, Belgium (4‑0) Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia (1‑1) Ukraine, Iraq (4‑1) Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabia (3‑0) Moldova. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 losses in away matches, with 19 goals scored and 31 conceded; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 19 goals scored and 12 conceded. In the last 5 Friendlies away matches Saudi Arabia has a record of 1 draw and 4 losses.

In this competition, they haven’t won any of the last 5 away matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their away mathes there is a tendency for goals, since 11 of the last 15 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In 14 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 8 times and have never been able to turn the score around.

The Saudi team enter this match after a 1-1 draw in Jordan, making it their third straight game without losing. Note that the last defeat was against Brazil by 0-2. Striker Hatan Bahbir, the Al Shabah Riyadh player, is the most offensive player in Saudi Arabia, and his best weapon is finalization. Al-Dawsari and Al-Faraj are the two men responsible for supporting the most advanced play in the field, and the latter, Al Hilal's player, is very competent in the offensive organization. It seems that the usual players are available.

Confirmed Lineup: Mohammed Al-Owais, Mohammed Al Burayk, Yasir Al Shahrani, Ali Albulayhi, Mohammed Al Fatil, Hussain Al Mogahwi, Abdullah Otayf, Salem Al Dawsari, Abdulaziz Al Bishi, Hattan Bahebri, Fahad Al Muwallad.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Korea Rep vs Saudi Arabia match, on 31 December 2018, of the preview written by the editors of Online Betting Academy, goes to: Korea Rep wins ⇒ bet available on betfair.

The Korea Rep vs Saudi Arabia on 31 December 2018 will be played at Bani Yas, Bani Yas Stadium.

 

Friendlies - 2018

  • 94% 390 / 414 Games

  • Home team wins 44.87%
  • Draws 28.72%
  • Away team wins 26.41%
  • Over 1.5 65.64%
  • Over 2.5 41.28%
  • Over 3.5 23.85%
  • Goals 918
  • Goals /match 2.35
  • Goals /match home 1.4
  • Goals /match away 0.96
  • Both teams score 39.23%
  • Goals after 80' 11.98%
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