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Nigeria W vs South Korea W Prediction & Betting tips
The Women’s World Cup in France started furiously with a blistering 4-0 victory for the French in the opening game against South Korea. The host did not leave the Asians in the Prinzenpark with a hint of a chance. Overall, it is noticeable after the first matchday that the encounters are quite scorching. The second game in Group A also ended 3-0 for Norway against Nigeria. Thus, the trend of men does not continue. After topping up several teams in a final tournament (EC) and, consequently, having third place in a group to qualify for the knockout stage, the teams have practiced a much more defensive and careful football. Since in the own table for the third group also the goal relation can be crucial, Nigeria and South Korea, in whose game we want to make a prognosis, are already under considerable pressure.
After the clear start of the game, they almost have to win in a direct duel in order to keep a realistic chance of reaching the last sixteen. As a favorite with the bookmakers Koreans are traded. Overall, however, it is to be expected from a tight game, if between Nigeria and South Korea, the odds are considered for the game outcome. As both teams are clearly out of the game on the final day against Norway and France, a draw would not benefit any team. The match will be kicked off on Wednesday at 14:00, marking the run-up to the second group match of the German women’s national team.
Nigeria:
It is very difficult to give a tip between Nigeria and South Korea, as both teams compete with mostly unknown players. As an indication of the performance of the games of the African Cup, pre-season matches and of course the first appearance at this World Cup can be used. At the African Cup, the Nigerians have already proved that they are a tournament team. At the end of last year they won the title with a narrow final win against South Africa on penalties. With four games in the knockout phase without conceding the defensive strength was the key to success.
In 2019, some friendly matches were held, four of which were won and four lost. Against European teams such as Austria or Belgium, there were usually bankruptcies. This tendency has been confirmed on the first day of the World Cup. Against Norway, the charges of coach Thomas Dennerby had at no time a chance against the playfully superior superior Scandinavians. Already at half time the game was decided at the score of 3: 0. In the second round, the favorite eased a bit and Nigeria got a chance or two. But even best scoring freestanding in front of the case were awarded, which at the same time the problem of the team became obvious.
It lacks a real scorer in the attack. Of the nine offensive players in the squad, none is older than 25. A little experience and calm would do the game of the Swedish coach’s team very well. On Wednesday, Nigeria against South Korea, which can already guess the odds, more chances to take something countable. The physical benefits will play a greater role in this match-based game than against the technically easy to dominant Norwegian women.
South Korea:
Similar to Nigeria, the prediction for South Korea before the World Cup was clear that third place in Group A must be the goal. In the opening match, the underdog had a little hope against the hosts that the home team can not cope with the expectations and the pressure. But this hope dissolved after a troubled opening phase at the latest with the 1-0 in the 9th minute. Already at break was a 3: 0 on the scoreboard in the Prince Park. In the end, the numbers spoke a clear language.
60% possession: 21: 3 shots and 13: 1 corners revealed the dominance of the Equipe Tricolore. But France is also not an indicator for the Koreans. The important group game takes place on Wednesday. Then the players of coach Yoon Duk-yeo have to call up their full potential, which they always hint at. For example, in 2019 the friendly against another World Cup participant, Argentina, was won 5-0. As world ranking-14. The Asian Tigers have significantly increased in recent years.
For many years, the nation could not hold its own in Asia against Japan, neighboring North Korea and China. But after 2003, the second World Cup in history has now been achieved and after all three group games were lost 16 years ago, there is great hope that this time the first point win will be celebrated. South Korea certainly has the biggest chance against Nigeria, this forecast is clear.