LiontipsSouth Korea vs Iraq. Prediction and bets on the World Cup qualifying match
Command Analysis
South KoreaCurrent form
The South Korean team is the main favorite of the qualifying group B and so far they have lived up to this status. The team shares first place in the tournament table with today opponent, having seven points. Only in the first round did the team make a mistake, drawing with Palestine (0:0). Then they managed to win confidently over Oman (3:1) and Jordan (2:0).
Disqualifications and injuries
The Koreans have no problems with the composition
Interesting trends for betting
- The team has conceded just one goal in its last six matches.
- South Korea have gone seven games in a row without a loss.
Estimated cast : Cho - Seol, Chou, Kim, Lee - Park, Hwang - Kang In, Jae Sung, Hee Chan - Joo
Current form
Iraq is probably South Korea main rival and has proven itself to be a disciplined and unyielding team. The team scores little, but is exemplary in defense. In the first match, the team from Iraq won against Oman (1:0), scoring quickly and calmly bringing the match to victory. Then the Iraqis tied with Kuwait (0:0). They were unable to fight for the victory due to a quick expulsion. In the third round match, which took place on October 10, the visitors won against Palestine (1:0).
Disqualifications and injuries
Iraq has no problems with its composition
Interesting trends for betting
- Iraq have had red cards in three of their last five matches
- The team has not conceded a single goal in the third stage of the selection
Indicative line-up : Hashim - Doski, Tahsin, Al-Tekriti, Ali - Al-Ammari, Hadi - Amin, Yasim, Bayesh - Hussein
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:0
The last face-to-face meeting ended with this score
5.50Bet At least one team will not score
This bet has won in 6 of Iraq last 7 matches
1.55Bet Number 1 in the final score
This pattern has worked in three of Iraq last four matches
1.80Tip and bets
The hosts have quite a few top-class players on their roster who are far superior to their opponents. The team showed itself well in the game with Jordan and will certainly be able to win at home against Iraq.
Our forecast is Asian handicap (-1) on South Korea for 1.78
Bet on total
Iraq has been showing excellent defensive performance at this stage of the selection. It is unlikely that the team will be able to keep a clean sheet in this match, but they should be able to avoid a rout. Most likely, this match will not be productive.
Forecast - total under 2.5 goals with odds of 1.67
Bet on corners
The hosts should seize the initiative from the very first minutes of the match. South Korea will certainly have a significant advantage in corners.
Forecast - Asian handicap (-3.5) on corners for South Korea with odds of 1.96
