The 2nd round of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers in the Asian region is coming to an end with exciting and unpredictable developments. In Group C, South Korea has almost secured a spot in the next round with easy victories thanks to the outstanding performance of star player Son Heung Min, while they are set to face a China team striving to maintain their 2nd place.

Expert opinions on the South Korea vs China match

The match between the South Korean and Chinese national teams on June 11 promises to be very exciting due to China’s determination, especially after South Korea’s easy 3-0 victory in the previous encounter. South Korea has shown stability in the Asian region’s World Cup 2026 qualifiers with convincing wins against opponents in the group, including a 7-0 victory over Singapore, a 3-0 win against Thailand, and also against China. These matches have showcased the outstanding tactical prowess of Coach Kim Do-hoon, with key players like Son Heung Min, along with supporting players like Lee Kang-in, Hwan Hee Chang, employing a high-pressing style of play, precise ball control, quick and accurate short and long passes, and effective wing play.

Prediction of the South Korea vs China match — Prediction for the South Korea vs China clash

The record of 4 wins and 1 draw speaks volumes about the quality of the South Korean national team. Star player Son Heung Min has contributed the most with 6 goals, while young PSG star Lee Kang In has scored 5 goals. China has struggled in the Asian region’s World Cup 2026 qualifiers with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. The most regrettable result was the 2-2 draw against Singapore, which prevented China from overcoming Thailand. Poor tactics and defensive errors made it difficult for China to overcome Singapore, a team not considered strong. In the recent match, they could only manage a draw against Thailand, despite playing at home, thanks to a valuable goal from Zhang Yuning in the 79th minute, keeping the qualification hopes alive for Coach Branko Ivankovic’s team. Wu Lei remains the main goal scorer for the populous nation’s team with 4 goals, while Wang Shangyuan and Li Yuan Yi have each scored 1 goal.

Odds for the South Korea – China match on 11/6/2024

South Korea’s stability and the excellent performances of their star players have secured their top spot in the group. The current concern is whether South Korea will play for a draw or go all out for a win to please the fans. South Korea currently has 13 points after 5 matches, with 4 wins and only 1 draw, scoring 19 goals and conceding only 1. This demonstrates the superiority of the South Korean team, which boasts superstars playing in Europe such as Son Heung Min, Lee Kang In, and Hwang Hee Chan. If they play to their potential, it won’t be difficult for South Korea to defeat China. China needs a draw against South Korea to secure qualification. In case of a loss, Wu Lei and his teammates will have to hope that Thailand cannot win against Singapore, or secure a victory with a small goal difference to advance based on more goals scored. It’s clear that South Korea is overwhelmingly favored with an 80% chance of winning. Coach Branko Ivankovic’s team needs at least a draw to advance to the final qualifying round. The disastrous 1-1 draw at home against Thailand on June 6 has put China in a difficult position, as they currently have 8 points after 5 matches with a goal difference of +2, ahead of Thailand by 3 points with a goal difference of -1.With the over/under odds of 3.25, considering the current form of South Korea and the very unstable defense of China, a situation of pressure and many goals are likely to be scored very early by the South Korean team. Choosing the over bet for the whole match is definitely a wise decision.