Preview: Kuwait vs. South Korea - Prediction, Team News, Lineups

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Kuwait have only won once in their last 10 games, drawing four and losing five. Their most recent outing was a 2-0 defeat to Jordan in the opening match of the 2023 Gulf Cup. South Korea, on the other hand, are in excellent form. They have won their last five games, including a 1-0 win over Japan in a friendly.

Team News

Kuwait have no major injury concerns ahead of the game. South Korea will be without Son Heung-min, who is suspended after picking up a red card in the match against Japan.

Predicted Lineups

Kuwait (4-4-2): Al-Khaldi; Al-Fahad, Al-Rashidi, Al-Kandari, Al-Bloushi; Al-Failakawi, Al-Rashidi, Al-Mutairi, Al-Dhafiri; Al-Fadhel, Al-Mutawa South Korea (4-2-3-1): Kim; Kim, Kim, Kim, Kim; Hwang, Lee; Na, Lee, Hwang; Cho

Prediction

South Korea are the clear favorites to win this match. They are the better team on paper and have been in excellent form in recent months. Kuwait will need to be at their best to get anything from the game. But it's South Korea who should win comfortably.

Betting Tips

South Korea to win @ 1/3 Over 2.5 goals @ 4/6 Son Heung-min to score first @ 5/2