Australia vs South Korea Prediction & Match Preview

• Australia conceded only one goal in four games at the 2024 AFC Asian Cup.
• South Korea did not thrive offensively in the R16 clash against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
• None of the previous five head-to-head games between these counterparts produced three or more goals.

South Korea rescued themselves at the death of the R16 clash against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday afternoon. Cho Gue-sung forced the extra time with the leveler in the ninth minute of added time to crush Saudi’s dreams of progressing into the last eight. Korea Republic eventually won the penalty shootout 4-2 to book a super-exciting quarterfinal tie against Australia.

The match comes just three days after the mentioned win as South Korea face Socceroos on Friday afternoon at Al Janoub Stadium. Despite the mentioned win, the Koreans have by no means impressed so far in the tournament. They are yet to keep a clean sheet at the 2024 AFC Asian Cup. They conceded two goals to Jordan and three goals to Malaysia in the group stage of the competition.

Australia, on the other side, allowed only one goal in four games at the 2024 AFC Asian Cup. They did not have many problems to ease past Indonesia on Monday afternoon in the last 16 round. Graham Arnold’s men boosted the confidence with a 4-0 victory on the occasion.

Recent Meetings

• The two teams last met each other in a friendly in June 2019. South Korea claimed a narrow 1-0 win on the occasion.
• South Korea will be looking for revenge after an extra-time defeat in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup final to Australia.
• None of the previous five head-to-head outings between these rivals provided three or more goals.

Australia vs South Korea Prediction

Neither Australia nor South Korea fully impressed us so far in the tournament. On paper, Ausralia did a better job easing past their respective rivals. However, they did not completely shine even in a 4-0 drubbing of Indonesia on Monday. Their attacking line does not seem to have clicked and we expect them to struggle against a stronger rival.

Similarly, South Korea got super lucky to even be here after a late drama against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. We did not see much from the South Koreans in the final third on the occasion.

Knowing that none of the previous five head-to-head games between these teams saw three or more goals scored, we have to go for the Under 2.5 goals FT as the best betting option at the 1.50 odds.

Looking at the odds, the value is with Australia to win or draw at the 1.61 price-tag. Socceroos have conceded only one goal so far in the tournament. South Korea did not show much in the final third against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. An extra day of rest may play a massive role for the Australians as well.

Steffen Schmidt- January 31, 2024

Australia vs South Korea Betting Tips

Under 2.5 goals

OK

1.50 Odds

Australia to win or draw

OK

	1.64 Odds
	1.62 Odds

Correct Score: Draw 1-1

OK

	6.50 Odds
	5.00 Odds