Men’s Olympic Football – New Zealand vs South Korea Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is New Zealand vs South Korea taking place? New Zealand vs South Korea will take place on Thursday 22nd July, 2021 at 09:00 (UK)
Where is New Zealand vs South Korea taking place? New Zealand vs South Korea will take place at Kashima Stadium, Kashima
Where can I get tickets for New Zealand vs South Korea? Ticket information for New Zealand vs South Korea can be found here
What TV channel is New Zealand vs South Korea on in the UK? New Zealand vs South Korea will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream New Zealand vs South Korea in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream the match live via Eurosport Player
THE PREDICTION
In what is arguably the weakest group on paper, New Zealand and South Korea will be eager to get off to a good start. It is South Korea that are favoured to top the group but they will not have it all their own way against a New Zealand that can count on star men Winston Reid and Chris Wood to lead them. Danny Hay’s men will compete with all the teams in the group and they will feel like they have a legitimate chance of getting out of this group themselves. Korea however are the more fancied and they have an excellent record at this level. They will be wary of the height in the Kiwi ranks and this could turn out to be a cagey tactical affair without either side willing to over-commit. Expect very few goals in this opener which could be a candidate for under 2.5 goals.
