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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