Ace Football previews the World Cup game between Mexico and South Korea who meet up this coming Friday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Mexico go up against South Korea this coming Friday in their second outing in the World Cup group stage.
Following the opening round of the World Cup group matches, Mexico are number one on three points, while South Korea have three points as number two. While Mexico join this game this coming Friday as number 14 in the FIFA world ranking, visitors South Korea are number 25.
Team form: Mexico vs South Korea
Mexico Form
In their last three outings, Mexico won 1-0 against Australia, beat Serbia by 5-1 and hammered South Africa 2-0. Mexico achieved success in seven of their last 10 internationals in all competitions, while two ended in a draw and one in defeat.
South Korea Form
In their last three matches, South Korea first beat Trinidad and Tobago 5-0, then El Salvador by 1-0 and finally Czech Republic by 2-1. South Korea were able to win six of their previous 10 internationals across all tournaments, while drawing one of the games. They suffered three defeats as well.
Betting stats for Mexico and South Korea
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Mexico and South Korea played across all tournaments.
- In 17 of the last 19 Mexico matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Mexico home matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Mexico matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Mexico home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Mexico matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 4 South Korea matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 South Korea matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 South Korea away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 South Korea matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 South Korea away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Mexico vs South Korea
Look no further than Raul Jimenez, when searching for a marksman who is currently in good shape. He hit the target two times lately for Mexico, while Heung-Min Son managed two goals in the last half dozen matches for South Korea across tournaments. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.
Popular markets: Mexico vs South Korea
Full-time result
Mexico claimed all three points seven times in their last 10 matches across all tournaments, while also drawing two along the way. They endured defeat in one of the games in this run. South Korea have won six of their last 10 games, while drawing one and losing three in this series of matches. Mexico won their last 4 matches on the bounce. Mexico are a tough nut to crack currently, with no less than 9 matches without defeat. Mexico have not lost to South Korea in 4 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Mexico scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. South Korea scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Mexico were able to win six of their matches last 10 matches without conceding a goal. Mexico have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with South Korea.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out three times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Mexico, who scored an average of 1.8 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of South Korea’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.5 goals in these matches.
Suggested bet: Mexico vs South Korea
To summarize, the upcoming World Cup clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Mexico vs South Korea mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.
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