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2023 Women’s World Cup: South Korea vs. Germany odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s South Korea vs. Germany odds and lines, with Women’s World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

South Korea (0-0-2) takes on Germany (1-0-1) in each nation’s final Group H match Thursday. Kickoff from Brisbane Stadium is set for 6 a.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the South Korea vs. Germany odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Germany entered the World Cup as one of the favorites to come out with the trophy. It looked every bit of that in a 6-0 win over Morocco to open up its tournament play on July 24. However, it lost 2-1 against Columbia Sunday, despite finishing with 5 more shots and 2 fewer shots on target. It also dominated possession with the ball for 68% of the match. Germany is FIFA’s 2nd ranked team in the world and will need a win to secure its advance to the knockout stage.

South Korea has disappointed with a 2-0 tournament-opening loss to Colombia on July 24 and a 1-0 loss to Morocco Sunday. It had just 2 fewer shots on goal than Colombia and managed just 43% possession. Against Morocco, it finished with 16 shots but none on frame. South Korea sits 17th in the FIFA World Rankings and cannot advance past this round even with a massive upset of Germany.

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South Korea vs. Germany odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 6:51 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: South Korea +1200 (bet $100 to win $1,200) | Germany -500 (bet $500 to win $100) | Draw +575
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -160 | U: +115)

South Korea vs. Germany picks and predictions

Prediction

Germany 4, South Korea 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

While I wouldn’t call it a must-win scenario for Germany it could still be a vital game that it wouldn’t want to risk losing. Germany should be at the top of its game and is among the best nations in the world. It is a justified (-500) favorite but is far too expensive to play outright.

South Korea has lost both games and not even a draw is worth backing here.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-155).

Germany should be able to easily break through a porous South Korea defense. Germany will also have a physicality edge which should help it get more opportunities in front of goal. It scored 6 on Morocco.

Germany’s defense has also been subpar this year. It has allowed a goal in 4 of its last 5 games and allowed a goal to Vietnam and 3 to Zamia in summer friendlies. South Korea hasn’t scored yet in this tournament, but it managed 3 shots on goal against Colombia and 16 shots against Morocco. It could slip one past Germany here.

Expect a high-scoring game as South Korea should be playing with nothing to lose and Germany should want to dominate for the sake of its spot in the next round. Bet OVER 2.5 (-155).

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2023 Women’s World Cup: South Korea vs. Morocco odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s South Korea vs. Morocco odds and lines, with Women’s World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

South Korea (0 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss) takes on Morocco (0-0-1) Sunday in each nation’s 2nd 2023 Women’s World Cup match. Kickoff from Hindmarsh Stadium is set for 12:30 a.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the South Korea vs. Morocco odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

South Korea lost 2-0 to Columbia Monday. It ended the game with 5 shots, 3 of those being on target. It also had 42% of the possession. It allowed 17 shots (5 on target) to Columbia. South Korea didn’t live up to expectations as it sits 17th in the Women’s World Rankings. South Korea won 3 straight friendlies before the World Cup, beating Haiti, which made the tournament 2-1 July 8.

Morocco faced the top-ranked Group H side, Germany, to commence its World Cup action. It was dominated from the start, allowing a goal in the 11th minute and eventually losing 6-0. It did manage 4 shots on target which was just 3 fewer than Germany. The concerning part came in the possession in which Morocco had just 26%. Morocco ranks 72nd in the world.

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South Korea vs. Morocco odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 8:30 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: South Korea -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Morocco +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +125 | U: -175)

South Korea vs. Morocco picks and predictions

Prediction

South Korea 1, Morocco 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET SOUTH KOREA (-165).

This is just on the edge of being unplayable, but South Korea will need a win to keep its World Cup knockout stage aspirations alive. It could get lucky and take on a carefree Germany side if it beats Columbia.

A win here keeps Korea alive. It didn’t perform well against Columbia but will be facing a more porous defense. Morocco struggled heavily in the defending third, scoring 2 own goals.

South Korea’s form coming into the World Cup, taking down Haiti and winning 3 in a row, give enough confidence to lay the juice here. Morocco lost 3 of 5 coming into the World Cup, one of which was a 1-0 defeat to Jamaica.

Given South Korea should have the more technically sound players and the better defense, take SOUTH KOREA (-165).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER ALTERNATE 1.5 (+165).

Morocco’s offense is not good and has not produced over the last several months. Morocco hasn’t scored in 6 straight games and has gone Under even this total in 4 of its last 5.

Although a 6-0 defeat is jarring, Germany is among the top nations in the world and played like one. While South Korea should press enough to score and win, it had just 3 shots on goal against Columbia.

South Korea’s offense struggled against Columbia and Morocco’s hasn’t been existent since February. Take UNDER 1.5 (+165).

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2023 Women’s World Cup: Colombia vs. South Korea odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Colombia vs. South Korea odds and lines, with Women’s World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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In the Group H opener for both nations, Colombia and South Korea meet Monday at Sydney Football Stadium in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Colombia vs. South Korea odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Colombia, runners-up at the Copa America tournament in 2022, kicks off its 3rd-ever World Cup appearance. The team is led by captain Daniela Montoya, while 18-year-old phenom Linda Caicedo will also figure in prominently.

South Korea will be making its 4th-ever World Cup appearance. It reached the final in the Women’s Asian Cup in 2022, but it is looking to make history in this tournament. It has won just 1 previous match in its previous 10 FIFA Women’s World Cup matches. South Korea has also never had a clean sheet in the World Cup, while failing to score a goal in each of the previous 3 opening matches.

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Colombia vs. South Korea odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:20 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Colombia +188 (bet $100 to win $188) | South Korea +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Draw +195 (bet $100 to win $195)
  • Over/Under: 1.5 (O: -190 | U: +135)

Colombia vs. South Korea picks and predictions

Prediction

Colombia 1, South Korea 1

Moneyline (ML)

This is a very important opening match for both sides, as neither can afford to squander any points in a group which also includes favorite Germany and  Morocco. Look for both Colombia (+188) and South Korea (+155) to play it rather close to the vest, with a DRAW (+195) the most likely outcome.

Over/Under (O/U)

Over 1.5 goals (-190) is not a recommended play, nor is the alternate line of Under 2.5 goals (-225). Both are just too expensive. I am expecting a total of just 2 goals, and neither play is particularly attractive.

Under the Both Teams To Score and Total Goals section, you’ll find the best value. Play YES AND UNDER 4.5 GOALS (+145), as both sides should find the back of the net, but 5 or more combined goals is very unlikely.

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2022 World Cup: South Korea vs. Ghana odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s South Korea vs. Ghana odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

In a Group H battle Monday, South Korea (0 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw) will battle Ghana (0-1-0). Kickoff from Education City Stadium is set for 8 a.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the South Korea vs. Ghana odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

South Korea opened their World Cup up with a 0-0 draw with Uruguay. It was one of the calmer games as possession was split 57/43 in favor of Uruguay, and there was only 1 shot on target.

The most lethal and well-known South Korean player is F Son Heung-min, who plays club for Tottenham Hotspurs and is one of the most lethal strikers in the EPL.

Ghana lost their opener to Portugal, drawing the match at 1 with a 73rd-minute goal from M Andre Ayew. Ghana then conceded 2 goals in the next 3 minutes and struck late to see the final end 3-2.

Ghana had just 38% of the possession and ended with 3 shots on target. Ghana has many talented players in the EPL and Spanish leagues. They rank 61st in the world which compares to South Korea sitting 28th.

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South Korea vs. Ghana odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 1:20 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: South Korea +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Ghana +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Draw +215
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +140 | U: -160)

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Prediction

Ghana 2, South Korea 1

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN GHANA (+205).

Ghana has talented players and looked like the more-competent offense in their opener.

They should also be able to bring some of that late-game scoring momentum into this game. F Inaki Williams was limited against Portugal, but the Athletic Bilbao striker should have an easier matchup.

They also have a combination of Arsenal M Thomas Partey and Ajax M Mohammed Kudus in the midfield, which should help them keep possession.

Similarly, South Korea didn’t get a shot on target against Uruguay, which isn’t quite at the level of Portugal. Outside of Heung-min, the talent drops off significantly.

Ghana is the deeper side, and I would play them to win outright for a partial unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (+140).

Ghana found their rhythm late against Portugal. Ayew and F Jordan Ayew, who didn’t start against Portugal, should find success against South Korea.

That said, while South Korea didn’t get much going against Uruguay, they do still have Heung-min, who has 35 goals in 105 caps and is one of the best distributors in the tournament.

South Korea took on a tough Uruguay defense, which is captained by star veteran D Diego Godin. Ghana gave up 3 to Portugal and should be a flimsier defense.

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2022 World Cup: Uruguay vs. South Korea odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Uruguay vs. South Korea odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Uruguay and South Korea play their Group H openers Thursday at Education City Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8 a.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Uruguay vs. South Korea odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Uruguay has not won a World Cup since 1950 and enters the tournament with the 10th-best odds to win outright at +3000. La Celeste is ranked No. 14 in the world and was eliminated in the 2021 Copa América Quarter-final vs. Colombia 4-2 on penalties.

Uruguay features a group of veterans in D Diego Godín, F Luis Suárez and F Edinson Cavani that will play alongside the next generation of Uruguayan footballers in D Ronald Araújo and M Federico Valverde. Uruguay has the 2nd-best odds to win Group H at +185, behind Portugal at -145.

South Korea enters the tournament as an underdog to qualify in the group stage at +220. Ranked No. 28 in the world, South Korea is a longshot to take home the world cup at +30000 (bet $100 to win $30,000).

South Korea had an impressive 2-0 win vs. Iran (ranked No. 20) in the Third Round of World Cup Qualifiers but is not expected to go deep into the tournament.

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Uruguay vs. South Korea odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 2:16 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Uruguay -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | South Korea +460 (bet $100 to win $460) | Draw +280
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +140 | U: -160)

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Prediction

Uruguay 2, South Korea 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET URUGUAY (-150).

Uruguay is the much better side and should be extra focused to not suffer the same embarrassment as Argentina in its opening match. It’s unlikely that Uruguay will underestimate South Korea and should easily pull out a win with its much more talented roster.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-160).

Uruguay should have no problem containing South Korea after having to defend against World Cup favorites Brazil and Argentina in the CONMEBOL qualifiers. Uruguay did not score more than 2 goals in any of its Copa América matches, and I expect this low scoring to continue at the World Cup.

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