Brazil vs South Korea Preview 05/12/2022

Brazil vs South Korea – 05/12/2022

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Brazil will proceed their quest for a sixth World Cup title once they face South Korea on Monday. The last-16 conflict is about to go down at Stadium 974 in Ras Abu Aboud, Doha.

The Brazilians completed atop Group G to ebook their place within the knockout part. In the meantime, the South Koreans snatched second place in Group H to qualify.

Can Tite’s aspect stay as much as expectations? Or will South Korea produce one other World Cup shock? It’s time to take a more in-depth have a look at either side.

Let’s begin with Brazil, who registered to 2 wins and one loss throughout the group stage – ending degree with Switzerland on six factors in Group G.

After claiming back-to-back victories over Serbia (2-0) and Switzerland (1-0), the South People suffered shock 1-0 defeat to Cameroon final trip.

Not solely did Friday’s loss finish a nine-game successful streak for Brazil, however it additionally ended a 17-game unbeaten run. Throughout that interval, they saved 12 clear sheets.

Nonetheless, Tite’s males are anticipated to bounce again because the knockout part kicks off. In any case, they’ve suffered simply two defeats of their previous 32 outings in all competitions.

As for South Korea, they regarded useless and buried after drawing with Uruguay (0-0) and shedding to Ghana (3-2) of their first two group video games.

Nonetheless, a 91st-minute aim from Hwang Hee-chan noticed South Korea beat Portugal 2-1 final trip – ship them via by the barest of margins.

The Asian aspect progressed on targets scored, having netting two targets greater than Uruguay. Each groups completed on 4 factors, however South Korea progressed.

Paulo Bento’s boys have now misplaced simply certainly one of their previous six video games in all competitions. Whenever you have a look at the larger image, they’ve misplaced two of their earlier 12.

Head-to-head: Brazil and South Korea have performed two friendlies lately. Brazil gained 3-0 in 2019 earlier than thrashing the South Koreans 5-1 again in June of this 12 months.

South Korea’s sole victory over Brazil got here again in 1999. In consequence, the South People have gained six of the seven conferences between the groups.

Staff information: Neymar stays an harm doubt for Brazil. Tite made 9 modifications final trip, that means he ought to make lots extra on Monday.

It goes with out saying that Son Heung-min in South Korea’s hazard man. He can be joined in assault by Cho Gue-sung, who bagged a brace towards Ghana.

No matter South Korea’s heroics towards Portugal, Brazil shouldn’t wrestle to ebook their place within the quarter-finals.

Forebet predicts that Brazil will rating over 1.5 targets and hold a clear sheet on their approach to dispatching South Korea.