Korea Republic vs Syria
The international break is back and it’s time to see the best in the world duel once more for the coveted spots in the World Cup 2022 tournament at Qatar.
We have reached the third round of the Asian qualifiers to where 12 teams are divided into two groups, with only four sure spots up for grabs.
Our featured match between Korea Republic and Syria will headline the midweek action in Group A to where two nations are going to be in for another tough encounter.
In the said group, Iran are leading the pack with six points while Korea Republic are at second with four points. On the other hand, fourth-seeded Syria are in a three-way tie with Lebanon and Iraq with one point apiece.
The SBOTOP betting odds favour the Taeguk Warriors because of their superior roster. However, one cannot underestimate Syria because of their resiliency.
As we look forward to another fun set of international matches, join us as we dive deep into both of these countries with today’s match preview.
Talking Points
Korea Republic have yet to reach their peak
Paulo Bento’s men are the second-seeded team in Group A as they have one win and one draw for four points. The South Koreans were underwhelming this past September as they had a 0-0 draw against Iraq and a 1-0 win over Lebanon.
Korea Republic’s attack has been sub-optimal and they must rediscover their shooting touch in order to boost their chances of securing a berth in the World Cup 2022 tournament.
Son Heung-Min looked dismayed after their lacklustre performance against Iraq and he was sidelined due to a minor injury versus Lebanon, but he should be ready to go for this upcoming contest.
The Tottenham forward knows a thing or two about carrying teams, just like how he did with the Spurs during Harry Kane’s summer transfer window saga, and he’s in fine form following their 2-1 win over Aston Villa last weekend.
Hwang Hee-Chan is another Premier League player to watch out for if you’re Syria, and he will arrive home full with confidence after scoring a brace for the Wolves last weekend when they defeated Newcastle United.
After this game, Korea Republic have a crucial match against Group A leaders Iran, who are dubbed as the best team in Asia as of the moment since they are ranked 22 in the world.
Adversity doesn’t faze Syria
It has been a rough stretch for Syria given their recent World Cup 2022 results and they will fight to keep their World Cup 2022 hopes alive.
Last September, Nizar Mahrous’ group were beaten 1-0 by Iran and it was followed up by a 1-1 draw against UAE.
Amid their injury woes and problematic situation back home, the Qasioun Eagles should be commended for putting up a valiant stand in this tournament.
Leading the charge is their top hitman Omar Al Somah, who has notched seven goals in their last five matches. The Al Ahli striker is physically imposing and he’ll be a handful against opposing backlines.
However, he can’t do it all alone against the South Koreans. Omar Al Sommah will certainly need help from their other playmakers in Ward Al Salama and Mahmous Al-Mawas to have a chance.
History
The South Koreans hold the edge in their head-to-heads against the Syrians.
The Taeguk Warriors and the Qasioun Eagles have already dueled five times prior to this Thursday matchup, where the former has won three times along with two draws.
These teams faced off twice in qualification for the 2018 World Cup. Because of the civil unrest in Syria at the time, their first game was held in Malaysia to where it finished in a goalless draw.
Korea Republic won 1-0 in the succeeding match thanks to Hong Jeong-Ho’s fourth minute goal. But overall, Syria gave them a tough time especially when they pushed for a late equaliser.
Betting Tip
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Korea Republic vs Syria | Korea Republic Asian Handicap -1.25 @ 1.79 |
| October 07, 19:00 (GMT+8) |
The World Cup 2022 odds are favouring the home side for this international fixture on Thursday.
Korea Republic are installed to win at 1.29, while Syria are priced significantly lower at 7.40 and a draw is pegged at 4.70 in the 1X2 market.
Aware of the outside noise, Paulo Bento’s men are expected to go full force against the Syrians especially since they’ll face one of their toughest opponents next.
Expect the visitors to have an ultra-defencive approach for this fixture. However, with high quality attackers at their disposal, Korea Republic will eventually break down Syria en route to getting the three points.
A SHORT EXPLANATION ON HOW OUR ( ) BETS ARE WORTH: |
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| = €20 (Highly confident) |
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= €5 (SOMEWHAT CONFIDENT) |
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
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