Thailand FC and South Korea FC are aiming to strengthen their bids for qualification in the World Cup, as they meet for the World Cup Qualifiers. This is already the third game of Thailand and South Korea in the second-round group in the Qualifiers. Coming into this match, Thailand suffered a loss on their previous match, making them eager to bounce back. Despite their loss, Thailand are still fortunate that they are sitting at the second with one win. Meanwhile, South Korea is coming here with confidence, considering their recent campaign in the qualifiers. In fact, South Korea are coming from a win before this match, making them sit at the top of their group with six points. The meeting between these two teams is on March 21, 2024, at 7:00 PM (GMT+8).
Thailand FC
Thailand’s visitors aim to level with South Korea at the top of the group in their bid to reach a first-ever World Cup in 2026. They began their journey against China in November, but lost to Wu Lei and Wang Shangyuan. They then traveled to Singapore, where they scored their first points through Supachok Sarachat and Suphanat Mueanta. Masatada Ishii’s team, which had previously dropped out of the AFC Asian Cup, returns to action after a 2-1 defeat to Uzbekistan. Now returning to World Cup Qualifying, Thailand needs to build a lead over China and Singapore in the fight for the top two spots in the group, which would book a third-round place. Thailand will aim to take a major scalp and come out on top in Seoul.
Thailand’s forward Teerasil Dangda is unavailable for selection, so Supachai Jaided will lead the attack. Suphanat Mueanta, 21, has six goals in 17 caps. Rungrath Poomchantuek and Pathompol Charoenrattanapirom are also in the squad. Chanathip Songkrasin and Supachok Sarachat will provide attacking support. Sarach Yooyen is a key player.
South Korea FC
South Korea is set to return to action on Thursday to strengthen their claim to reach an 11th consecutive World Cup in 2026. The Taegeuk Warriors, led by Cho Gue-sung, Hwang Hee-chan, Son Heung-min, Hwang Ui-jo, and Lee Kang-in, have established themselves as the frontrunners to progress. They began their qualifying campaign in the second-round group last November and have made it back-to-back wins and clean sheets in a 3-0 triumph in China. The Taegeuk Warriors progressed through their group in second place, but fell short of reaching the final, suffering a 2-0 semi-final defeat to Jordan. This marked the end of Jurgen Klinsmann’s tenure, and now under the temporary stewardship of Hwang Sun-hong, South Korea will focus on World Cup Qualifying and aim to move further clear at the top of the group at the halfway point of the second-round group stage.
South Korea’s interim manager, Hwang Sun-hong, has a strong squad for the World Cup Qualifiers, but key players like winger Hwang Hee-chan, midfielder Kwon Chang-hoon, and attacker Hwang Ui-jo are unavailable due to injury. Jo Hyeon-woo is expected to play in the back four, with Son Heung-min leading the line.
Prediction:
South Korea FC (2.0)
Odds: -0.86
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