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This Friday there will be an exciting friendly match between two distant teams from east to west: South Korea vs Costa Rica. In this match, which is a preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, there will be great emotions and expectations to review with a magnifying glass how each team will perform before the long-awaited tournament.
At JefeBet we have prepared the best preview you can find for this friendly match before the trip to Qatar with predictions and betting odds. Plus, we give our look at what each team’s starting 11 could be and who could come out on top. Keep reading to find it out!
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the South Korea vs Costa Rica International Friendly on September 23, 2022
- Where: Deokyang Eoulim Nuri Stadium, Goyang, South Korea
- When: Friday, September 23, 2022, 21:00 AET.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Korea (-175) / Tie (+275) / Costa Rica (+500)
- BetRivers‘ Asian Handicap: Korea (AH -1, +102) / Costa Rica (AH +1, -132)
- BetMGM Over/Under (2.5):Over (+105), Under (-152)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (+115) / No (-167)
South Korea Preview
The South Korea national soccer team has won 4 of its last 6 matches; drawn one and lost one. Their most recent opponents have been Japan (against whom they lost 3-0), Hong Kong, China, Egypt, Paraguay (2-2 draw) and Chile. Their most effective scorers in these matches have been Kang Seong-Jin, Kwon Chang-Hoon and Kim Young-Gwon. In total, this team has scored 14 goals in these 6 matches.
Probable lineup: Kim Seung-Gyu, Hong Chul, Kim Tae-Hwan, Kim Young-Gwon, Jonggy Yoon, Kwon Chang-Hoon, Seung-Ho Paik, Na Sang-Ho, Son Heung-Min, Hwang Ui-Jo, Hwang Hee-Chan.
Costa Rica Preview
On the other hand, the Costa Rica national team has won 5 of its last 6 games. In all of these, it has scored 8 goals, with Joel Campbell and Anthony Contreras, who have been called up for the Asian tour, standing out in particular. Their most recent opponents have been New Zealand, Martinique, Panama, the United States, El Salvador and Canada.
Probable lineup: Esteban Alvarado, Carlos Martínez, Bryan Oviedo, Keysher Fuller, Óscar Duarte, Daniel Chacón, Roam Wilson, Celso Borges, Douglas López, Joel Campbell and Anthony Contreras.
JefeBet Prediction
For all these reasons, the Korean team is the one that has scored the most goals lately and thus has a better chance of winning, not to mention that their recent opponents have a slightly higher level than Costa Rica’s previous opponents.
However, it will be an even match, as both teams have their top eleven and goal scorers of the season available to generate greater balance and competitiveness in the duel.
Prediction: South Korea wins.
We invite you to read our reviews of BetMGM and BetRivers, the odds providers in this preview.
