South Korea vs Germany – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
THE FACTS
When is South Korea vs Germany on and what time does it start? South Korea vs Germany will take place on Thursday 3rd August, 2023 – 11:00 (UK)
Where is South Korea vs Germany taking place? South Korea vs Germany will take place at Lang Park in Brisbane, Australia.
Where can I get tickets for South Korea vs Germany? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for South Korea vs Germany
What channel is South Korea vs Germany on in the UK? South Korea vs Germany will be televised live on BBC Two
Where can I stream South Korea vs Germany in the UK? South Korea vs Germany can be streamed on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
THE LOWDOWN
SOUTH KOREA
- South Korea can still technically finish second-place in Group H, but it would take a minor miracle to pull it off when considering the goal difference swing required between them and Germany, not to mention needing Colombia to beat Morocco.
- In the end, it was a poor start that proved their downfall last time out against the Lionesses of Atlas, conceding the only goal of the game in just the sixth minute and despite having 16 shots, South Korea will be disappointed to have managed just one on target.
GERMANY
- Germany were victims of arguably the biggest shock result of the tournament so far in the second round of group games, losing 1-2 to Colombia after conceding a late winner from a corner, keeping them on three points in Group H and only above Morocco on goal difference.
- Head coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg has confirmed the availability of centre-back Marina Hegering after the Wolfsburg star missed Germany’s last two group games through injury and when considering their poor defending in the Colombia match, her presence would be most welcome.
THE TEAM NEWS
SOUTH KOREA
PREDICTED XI (3-5-2): Kim Jung Mi; Kim Hye-ri, Hong, Shim; Choo, Lee, Ji So-yun, Cho So-hyun, Jang; Park, Son
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
GERMANY
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Frohms; Huth, Hendrich, Hegering, Hagel; Dabritz, Oberdorf; Brand, Magull, Schuller; Popp
UNAVAILABLE: Doorsoun (Injured), Gwinn (Injured), Simon (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Rauch (Fitness)
THE KEY STATS
- Korea Republic have won only one of their previous 12 FIFA Women’s World Cup matches (D1 L10). They have lost six successive games since a 2-1 victory against Spain in their final match of the 2015 group stage.
- Korea Republic have only scored in one of their last six FIFA Women’s World Cup matches.
- Korea Republic’s record against European opposition in the FIFA Women’s World Cup is P6 W1 L5.
- Germany have never failed to qualify for the knockout phase in the eight previous editions of the tournament.
- Germany have won eight of their previous nine FIFA Women’s World Cup matches against AFC opposition (W8 L1); the only exception was a 1-0 defeat against Japan in the quarter-finals in 2011.
- Germany have kept eight clean sheets in their previous nine FIFA Women’s World Cup matches against AFC opposition.
- Germany have won all their previous six FIFA Women’s World Cup group stage matches against AFC nations without conceding a goal.
- Germany have scored in 25 of their 26 FIFA Women's World Cup group matches; the only exception being a goalless draw against England in 2007.
THE PREDICTION
No doubt Germany’s loss at the hands of Colombia will have jolted them into life and perhaps complacency had its part to play after they had previously thrashed Morocco. Don’t expect a similar story here though with the German players likely to be locked in from minute one with the intention of not giving South Korea a chance. Whilst their opponents can afford to play with freedom and no pressure on their shoulders, the quality of Germany should shine through and see them ultimately triumph by at least two clear goals, ensuring their place in the next round.
TIP: GERMANY TO WIN WITH -1 HANDICAP
