Rafael Guillén
A match with a lot at stake… for South Korea, because Portugal has already qualified. South Korea vs Portugal is a do-or-die game for the Asians, who need all three points to advance from the group of death. This World Cup is getting better and better.
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Predictions and Betting Preview for the South Korea vs Portugal World Cup Qatar 2022 Group Stage Match on December 2, 2022
- Where: Education City Stadium – Al Rayyan, Qatar
- When: Friday, December 2, 2022, 10:00 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: South Korea (+400) / Draw (+300) / Portugal (-150)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-120) / Under (-110)
- Both teams score: Yes (-110) / No (-110)
- Pointsbetting: (exclusive at PointsBet, for terms and conditions click here): Total goals for Portugal = Over 2.5
All odds are courtesy of PointsBet.
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Betting on South Korea | 1 point, currently in 3rd place
South Korea is in big trouble after the unexpected loss to Ghana. Son’s sobbing with the African coach by his side was enough evidence of the difficult feat they will have to pull off: if they want to advance to the round of 16, they have to defeat Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo with all their might.
The mission is far from simple. Portugal won’t relent, If Ghana defeats Uruguay, and they lose by two goals, they’ll have to face Brazil. This situation is indeed complex, but why tempt fate? The Portuguese team will be out to win.
If Korea wins, they’ll have to wait for the Africans to lose; if they don’t, they won’t advance even if they defeat Portugal. Heung Min Son’s cries cannot be in vain; they need to win. They’ll be hoping, then, that Ghana doesn’t defeat the Charrúas and that Uruguay doesn’t win by three goals or more. Back in Seoul, they are hoping for a draw between both teams.
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 Portugal | 6 points, currently in first place
Cristiano Ronaldo’s team has already qualified for the Round of 16. As we mentioned, they have not yet clinched first place, so their current goal is to avoid Brazil, who will win their group. As a result, they cannot afford to take it easy.
You’d think they’d want to hold back a few players for the Tigers rather than use their entire roster. However, a one-goal loss coupled with Ghana’s 2-0 victory over Uruguay would place them against the Canarinha, and nobody wants that—not even Brazil.
This is Cristiano Ronaldo’s last World Cup and there is no way that, by resting key players, they will risk an easier crossing. Yes, there will be rotations, but the best will play and knowing Cristiano, he will want to continue adding goals to his personal account.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Rui Patricio, Joao Cancelo, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Nuno Mendes, Ruben Neves, Bernardo Silva, William Carvahlo; Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix.
JefeBet Prediction
Although the Koreans are in desperate need and have a good offense, they will leave a lot of gaps at the back, and Portugal is deadly on the counterattack—just ask Ghana. South Korea will have to go home early, and the Portuguese will avoid Brazil.
Korea has some of the necessary components to defeat Portugal, but nervousness and their pressing need will ultimately cost them. Besides, they still require Uruguay to win, and unfortunately, this team is not doing so well. So, for the second consecutive World Cup, they’ll remain in the group stage.
Prediction: Korea 0-2 Portugal
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