Rafael Guillén
The group of death is tight. Korea persevered but had little success against Uruguay, and if Iñaki Williams didn’t slip, Ghana might have drawn with Portugal. Now, it’s going to be life or death for both sides when Korea takes on Ghana on the second day of Group H play. If the Black Stars lose, they’ll be eliminated from the tournament, though the Asian Tigers may have a tiny bit more leeway.
Both sides are highly dynamic and won’t hesitate when trying to score goals. Ghana gave up a lot of possession in defense, but when they want to push, they can cause a lot of damage. Meanwhile, Korea failed to attempt a single shot on goal against Uruguay, and that needs to change. At JefeBet we tell you how both teams head into the second match of the World Cup, and we’ll also provide you with predictions and odds for Korea vs Ghana.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Korea Republic vs Ghana World Cup Qatar 2022 Group Stage Match on November 28, 2022
- Where: Education City Stadium – Al Rayyan, Qatar
- When: Monday, November 28, 2022, 8:00 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Korea (+160) / Draw (+190) / Ghana (+190)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+135) / Under (-175)
- Both teams score: Yes (+105) / No (-125)
- Pointsbetting: (exclusive at PointsBet, for terms and conditions click here): [Por definir]
All odds are courtesy of PointsBet.
Betting on Korea Republic | 1 point – 2nd place
The game against the Charrúas went the way the South American team wanted it to go. They were given the ball and dominated part of the match. They also shot 6 times, but not once under Sergio Rochet’s goal, something that is quite alarming.
The only chance they had inside the box came in the first half, when Hwang Ui-Jo was left alone in front of the goal and blew it wide. He certainly was more busy watching himself on the stadium screens than really concerned about scoring, and the problem is that it was the only clear chance inside the danger zone; the other opportunities happened outside the area. It must be said that Uruguay plays excellent defense.
“We’re going to bring the guys back to full strength and to see if we can sustain the intensity levels for the next match – it’s going to be tough”
Paulo Bento (Korea Coach)
Korea works well as a whole, but usually fails to score. Perhaps against Ghana they will find more space and opportunities, as the African team has a hard time defending.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Kim Seung-gyu, Kim Moon-hwan, Kim Min-Jae, Kim Young-gwon, Kim Jin-su, Hwang In-Beom, Jung Woo-young, Na Sang-ho, Lee Jae-sung, Son Heung-min; Hwang Ui-jo
Betting on Ghana | 0 points – 4th place
Although Ghana uses a five-man back line, their defense is not strong. The fullbacks occasionally retreat and only three players defend. When Portugal attacked, it was pretty obvious that there were lots of gaps that Rafael Leao and Joao Felix exploited.
Unfortunately, they also make stupid choices when sitting on the bench. After they tied the game, Mohammed Kudus and André Ayew, the team’s two most dangerous players, were substituted; it was clear that the new players weren’t the same players because the Portuguese took the ball right away and scored two goals in two minutes.
“We have no points, so I can’t be proud. We need to win our next two games.”
Otto Addo (Ghana Technician)
Their strength is their attack. When they start to pressure their opponents, they succeed in every one-on-one battle and use their physical strength to forge extremely risky situations. Ghana must win, but if Williams had pulled off that play, the outcome might not have been what it was. The Africans do not want to be eliminated so early, particularly since they could face Uruguay, with whom they have a score to settle since 2010, but that is a different story.
Probable Lineup (5-3-2): Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Daniel Amartey, Aleksander Djiku, Mohamed Salisu, Alidu Seidu, Baba Rahman, Thomas Partley, Mohammed Kudus, Salis Abdul Samed; Andre Ayew, Iñaki Williams.
JefeBet Prediction
Because Ghana does not defend as well as Uruguay, Korea will have more opportunities that might end up being successful. The Black Stars’ dangerous offense, which occasionally relies on an individual flash rather than a team effort, can be easily controlled by the Asians because their defense is more organized, and they have the ability to do so.
We think Korea will suffer a little, but as soon as they score the first goal, this will take a toll on Ghana’s demeanor, and they will have to leave the World Cup early. On the final matchday, they will try to avenge themselves against Uruguay.
Prediction: Korea wins 2-0
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