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South Korea host Uzbekistan in a September window friendly that looks one-sided on paper but carries a few wrinkles worth noting. Robert Moreno’s side has been inconsistent lately, while Fabio Cannavaro has Uzbekistan playing with real conviction right now. The interesting bit here: Uzbekistan arrive unbeaten in their last two outings and have scored seven goals in that stretch, numbers that don’t quite match their underdog price for this fixture.
Son Heung-min is the obvious man to watch for South Korea. He’s netted twice in his last three caps and still sets the tempo whenever he drops into midfield pockets. On the other side, Eldor Shomurodov has been a problem for defenses all month, scoring twice in his most recent appearance and looking sharp in behind. Both attackers carry the sort of form that can decide a tight friendly.
Hot stat: South Korea have fired 32 shots across their last five matches compared to just 8 from Uzbekistan in the same span. That gap is huge, and it says a lot about where the volume of chances should come from on Tuesday, even if Uzbekistan’s conversion rate has been sharper lately.
| 🏆 Tournament: | International Friendly 2026 |
| 🏟 Venue: | Yongin Mireu Stadium |
| 🗓️ Date: | 06.10.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 13:00 CEST |
South Korea vs Uzbekistan prediction
We think South Korea edge this one, but probably not by much. Their home record and squad depth still count for something, yet the 1-4 defeat to Uruguay and the shutout draw with Venezuela show a side that isn’t fully clicking. Uzbekistan, meanwhile, look dangerous in transition and have scored in four of their last five games.
Our pick leans toward South Korea winning combined with over 2.5 total goals. Both teams have shown leaky moments at the back this year, and neither side has a recent habit of grinding out 1-0 wins. South Korea’s shot volume (32 across five games) against Uzbekistan’s suspect defensive record (conceded in all five of their last matches) points toward goals on both ends, even if the hosts take the three points.
South Korea’s shape under Moreno (4-4-2) invites width from the full-backs, which can open space defensively on the counter, something Uzbekistan’s front players, especially Shomurodov, will look to exploit. Cannavaro’s 4-2-3-1 is built to press through midfield and spring quick attackers forward, and it has generated goals in bunches lately. Expect a physical edge from both sides rather than a cautious, foul-shy contest, judging by the volume of yellow cards each squad has picked up recently.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Uzbekistan Draw No Bet |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Under 9.5 |
Team Analysis
South Korea’s recent run reads win, loss, win, loss, draw, a genuinely mixed bag. The 3-0 win over Ecuador showed the attack can click when the final ball is sharp, but the 1-4 loss to Uruguay exposed a defense that can get overrun on quick switches. Their most recent outing, a 0-0 draw with Venezuela, was flat on both ends, no real cutting edge and not much pressure conceded either. That sort of result raises a small question mark over how sharp this squad is heading into another friendly.
Uzbekistan’s last two results tell a different story. A 3-1 win over Iran followed by a 4-1 demolition of Syria shows an attack finding rhythm fast, with Shomurodov central to both. In our preview of Uzbekistan vs Syria we backed a clear Uzbekistan win paired with goals flying in at both ends, and the 4-1 final score delivered exactly that, with Shomurodov doing the damage we expected. That momentum is real, even against a stronger opponent here.
Most recent Head-to-Head Matches
South Korea and Uzbekistan have no recent competitive meetings on record in this dataset, so there isn’t a head-to-head sample to lean on for this preview.
🚨Check out our dedicated South Korea vs Uzbekistan stats page for more info.
Pre-game odds and win probability: South Korea the favourite
- Moneyline South Korea 1.46 | Uzbekistan 6.01
- Draw 3.84
Bookmakers clearly back South Korea here, with the implied probability sitting well above 60%. We think that price is a touch short given Uzbekistan’s current scoring form, but it’s hard to fully fade a home side with this much individual quality up top. Honestly, the draw at 3.84 looks like decent value if South Korea stay as inconsistent as their last few outings suggest.
Uzbekistan. Source: Official Facebook
Possible Starting Lineups
South Korea possible starting eleven
- GK: Jo Hyeon-woo
- DF: Seol Young-woo, Kim Min-Jae, Lee Han-beom, Cho Hyun-Taek
- MF: Lee Jae-Sung, Park Jin-seob, Lee Kang-In, Kim Bong-Soo
- FW: Son Heung-min, Oh Hyeon-gyu
Jo Hyeon-woo gets the nod in goal with the most minutes logged recently. The back four picked here, Seol Young-woo and Cho Hyun-Taek on the flanks with Kim Min-Jae and Lee Han-beom central, reflects the players Moreno has trusted with the heaviest workload. Son Heung-min leads the line in the familiar 4-4-2, and Lee Kang-In’s creativity from midfield should be worth watching closely.
Uzbekistan possible starting eleven
- GK: Vladimir Nazarov
- DF: Abdukodir Khusanov, Jakhongir Urozov, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Behruzjon Karimov
- MF: Akmal Mozgovoy, Odiljon Xamrobekov, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Dostonbek Khamdamov, Azizjon Ganiev
- FW: Eldor Shomurodov
Cannavaro’s 4-2-3-1 puts Shomurodov up top as the clear focal point, supported by a busy midfield five that includes Fayzullaev and Khamdamov pushing forward when the chance arises. Mozgovoy and Xamrobekov sit deeper to shield the back line, both having played close to full minutes in the most recent match data available.
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South Korea. Source: Official Facebook
TipsGG Match Prediction
We’re siding with South Korea here, but we expect Uzbekistan to make it uncomfortable. The visitors have scored in four of their last five matches and arrive full of confidence after that 4-1 statement win over Syria. South Korea’s shot volume gives them the edge territorially, yet their defensive form over the last five games, conceding in three of them, suggests this won’t be a clean afternoon at the back. Our punters team leans toward a narrow South Korea win with goals at both ends, maybe something close to 2-1, rather than a comfortable shutout.
