Handling business against Sweden, the Germans may now have the confidence and momentum they needed to make a run at defending their 2014 World Cup win and they are big-time favorites in their group play finale. Their South Korean opponents on Matchday 3 will be playing the role of spoiler with the Taegeuk Warriors’ tournament all but over.
- Germany is 12-0-0 at the World Cup all-time against Asian countries.
- South Korea is winless in its last 5 matches in all competitions.
- Germany has attempted 22 shots in both of its matches at the 2018 World Cup.
Betting Odds for South Korea vs Germany
Germany, -600 favorites on the moneyline and two-goal favorites on the spread at Sportsbook, is expected to roll in this one. While goals have been few and far between for Die Mannschaft, they’ve created more scoring chances than any other team at the World Cup. This match could get lopsided if the breaks start falling for the Germans.
If you’re feeling lucky, the South Koreans can be had at +1600 on the moneyline or at -125 in spread markets. The problem for the Group F bottom-feeders here is that they’ve relied on one player, Son Heung-min, in their first two matches and he’s very likely tired.
Because of this, South Korea shouldn’t offer much of a threat on the counter and that’s really the only spot they had a chance to nick a result from the Germans. Expect an onslaught from Germany and don’t be surprised if Jogi Loew’s side wins by four or more goals.
Looking at the total, OVER bettors will need four goals from this one to cash their tickets as we’re going to get our first 3.5 of the tournament. That may seem like a big number with the Germans scoring and conceding a total of just three goals thus far but Sportsbooks are projecting a big win from the defending World Cup champs.
Can Germany win the Group?
Yes, but they need a lot to go their way. First, they need to get all three points against South Korea. Next, they need Sweden to beat Mexico but with the Swedes and Mexicans playing similar styles, and El Tri needing just a point to lock up first place in the group, that’s not an easy ask.
The only thing that’s guaranteed for Germany in a win over South Korea is second place in Group F and after that Sportsbook loss to Mexico, I’m sure every German stakeholder would be more than happy with that result.
Best Bets for South Korea vs Germany
As mentioned, this should be a multi-goal victory for Germany and because of that, I’m all over the spread here. Covering a two-goal spread is never easy in football but I’m afraid for South Korea in this spot.
The Germans built up a lot of frustration in their first two fixtures but with the weight now lifted off their shoulders after that miraculous effort from Toni Kroos in the dying moments of injury time against Sweden, I expect them to play free-flowing, beautiful football and as a German fan, I’d like to see the ball go in the net a few times.
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