Mexico vs South Korea: match statistics
Mexico vs South Korea: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Mexico played against South Korea in World Cup (International). The game was played on June 19, 2026. Venue: Estadio AKRON. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Mexico has 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. South Korea has 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Mexico scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 0.00. South Korea scores 2.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 3.26 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 0% of Mexico's games and 100% of South Korea's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 100%, compared with league averages of 70% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
South Korea has the higher season xG average, 1.65 to 1.50 per game. Mexico takes 16.0 shots per game, while South Korea takes 15.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Mexico leads at halftime in 100% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. South Korea leads at halftime in 0% and scores 2.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Mexico's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). For South Korea, it is minutes 61-75 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
World Cup games average 3.26 goals. Both teams score in 70% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
This is the first significant draw of the round. Both teams won their opening games, so a point could be highly valuable for either side. Mexico has the home advantage, but the absence of César Montes weakens defensive stability, while South Korea, after overturning the match against Czech Republic, has strong mental momentum. The most tournament-appropriate scenario is a controlled 1:1 draw. Status: BET
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Pick: BTTS - Yes. Mexico started with a clean sheet against South Africa, but César Montes' suspension weakens the defensive structure against a much faster opponent. South Korea scored twice in the comeback win over Czech Republic and showed enough tempo to hurt teams in transition. With both sides already on three points, a draw is acceptable in the table, but the most likely route to that draw is 1-1 rather than 0-0. Status: BET
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Pick: Under 2.5. Model gives 44% for Over 2.5 and 56% for Under 2.5, with xG Mexico 1.35 and South Korea 1.10 (total 2.45). Mexico and South Korea won their opening matches, so both sides can accept a controlled, point-focused game. Mexico has the home advantage, but the absence of César Montes reduces defensive certainty. South Korea, after a 2:1 win over Czech Republic, has form to score but does not need to play all-out from the start. The 2.5 line leans to the under, as the most likely scenarios are 1:0, 1:1 or 2:0, and a third goal would require a clear opening of the match. Status: SMALL BET
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Pick: X/X (draw at half-time and draw after 90 minutes). The model assigns this scenario 20%, with a 1X2 distribution: Mexico 34%, draw 36%, South Korea 30%. xG is 1.35 for Mexico, 1.10 for South Korea and 2.45 total, and BTTS profile is YES 60% / NO 40%. Both Mexico and South Korea won their opening matches, so a point is valuable for both teams. Mexico has home advantage, but the absence of César Montes reduces defensive stability against a quick opponent. This looks like a game where neither side will want to open up too early, so HT/FT X/X is very logical. The largest HT/FT scenarios in the model are: X/1 20%, X/X 20%, X/2 16%. The main risk is an early goal that immediately forces a more open game; without it, the controlled draw scenario is strong. Status: SMALL BET
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Mexico | South Korea | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.09 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.50 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Mexico scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while South Korea keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).
South Korea scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Mexico keeps a clean sheet in 100% (1 of 1 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Mexico
Over / Under - South Korea
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Mexico is 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
3 pts / game - Mexico · 1 pts / game - South Korea
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Mexico - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
South Korea - second-half results
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 100% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Mexico
South Korea
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (World Cup).
Teams vs league
| Mexico | Liga | South Korea | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 3.26 | ▼ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 70% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 52% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 100% | 17% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 74% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 85% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Mexico's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against South Korea. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Mexico vs South Korea?
The World Cup match finished Mexico 1:0 South Korea. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Mexico vs South Korea?
Mexico score 2.00 goals per game on average and South Korea 2.00. The World Cup average is 3.26 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Mexico's matches and 100% of South Korea's.
What form are Mexico and South Korea in?
Over the last 5 games Mexico have a 1-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and South Korea 1-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Mexico vs South Korea?
The statistical background for Mexico vs South Korea — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.