Mexico and South Korea face off in what could prove to be a pivotal World Cup group-stage encounter, with both nations looking to build on impressive opening-match victories. As both sides should be happy with one point from the match, we predict a 1-1 draw. El Tri made a strong start to the tournament by beating South Africa 2-0, with the attacking duo of Raul Jimenez and Julian Quinones playing key roles in the win. Mexico were equally impressive at the back, allowing just 0.13 expected goals and giving their opponents very few opportunities to threaten. Towering centre-back Cesar Montes will miss the clash through suspension following his sending-off in the opener, but the tournament hosts have strength in depth.
South Korea, meanwhile, produced an excellent display in a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic. The Asians created plenty of chances, finishing the match with 2.30 expected goals, while Feyenoord midfielder Hwang In-Beom starred with a goal and an assist. Besiktas striker Hyeon-Gyu Oh is also pushing for a starting berth after coming off the bench to score the winning goal. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team ahead of Friday's clash.
As both sides would likely be satisfied with a point that keeps qualification firmly in their own hands, we are tempted to bet on Draw, alongside Half-Time Draw and Both Teams to Score (South Korea looked dangerous going forward, while Mexico possess enough attacking quality to find the net in front of home fans).
This World Cup 2026 match will be played on Friday 19 June 2026 at 02:00.
What is our Mexico vs South Korea prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Mexico 1 - 1 South Korea
Mexico vs South Korea Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 550 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Raul Jimenez @ 162 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Raul Jimenez @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Kang-In Lee @ 240 Odds
- Asian Handicap: South Korea +0.5 @ -118 Odds
- European Handicap: South Korea +1 @ -125 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 175 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -125 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 350 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Mexico - No @ -175 Odds
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View OfferMexico Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwwddwwww | 2.30 |
| Home | lwddwwww | 2.13 |
| Away | ww | 3.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 63% | 100% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 2.50 | 1.00 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| BTTS | 30% | 38% | 0% |
| Clean Sheets | 70% | 63% | 100% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 13% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.42 | 1.57 | 0.82 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.83 | 0.82 | 0.85 |
South Korea Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlwwwllwww | 1.90 |
| Home | lwwwlwww | 2.25 |
| Away | dl | 0.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 75% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 2.88 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.63 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.25 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 20% | 13% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 63% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 25% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.30 | 1.38 | 0.97 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.03 | 0.98 | 1.20 |
Mexico vs South Korea Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Mexico (67%)
3 Matches
South Korea (0%)
Mexico vs South Korea Past Results
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