South Africa vs South Korea: match statistics
South Africa vs South Korea: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
South Africa played against South Korea in World Cup (International). The game was played on June 25, 2026. Venue: Estadio BBVA Bancomer. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
South Africa has 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.50 points per game. South Korea has 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 1.50 points per game.
Scoring records
South Africa scores 0.50 goals per game and allows 1.50. South Korea scores 1.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 3.02 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of South Africa's games and 50% of South Korea's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 50%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
South Korea has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.10 per game. South Africa takes 10.0 shots per game, while South Korea takes 12.0.
First-half and second-half trends
South Africa leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. South Korea leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
South Africa's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (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 3.02 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Typ 1X2: 2. South Africa has one point after losing to Mexico and drawing with Czech Republic, and South Korea has three points after winning against Czech Republic. Both teams need a result, but South Africa will be weakened by the absence of important midfielders Teboho Mokoena and Themba Zwane. South Korea's pace and organization look more stable, especially when the opponent needs to go higher. Our independent rating is 19% for South Africa, 28% for draw and 53% for South Korea. The most likely outcome profile is 0:1 or 1:2; the type has 53% and takes into account motivation, rotation and the course of the first two rounds. Status: SMALL BET
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Typ BTTS: no. South Africa has one point after losing to Mexico and drawing against Czech Republic, while South Korea has three points after winning against Czech Republic. Both teams need a result, but South Africa will be weakened by the absence of important midfielders Teboho Mokoena and Themba Zwane. South Korea's pace and organization look more stable, especially when the opponent needs to go higher. South Africa has the speed to counter, but midfield absences reduce the quality of the final pass and the number of recoveries high up the pitch. The goal model yields 48% for BTTS Yes and 52% for BTTS No, with expected goals of 0.95 for South Africa and 1.55 for South Korea. This is not a conclusion from the odds, but from the quality of the situations created, the style of the match and the needs of the table. Status: NOBET
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Typ: Under 2.5. South Africa has one point after losing to Mexico and drawing against Czech Republic, while South Korea has three points after winning against Czech Republic. Both teams need a result, but South Africa will be weakened by the absence of important midfielders Teboho Mokoena and Themba Zwane. South Korea's pace and organization look more stable, especially when the opponent needs to go higher. The model gives 46% on Over 2.5 and 54% on Under 2.5, with xG South Africa 0.95, South Korea 1.55 and 2.50 in total. On line 2.5, the goal of the weaker side is crucial: the result of 2:0 leaves the under, while 2:1 immediately moves the match to the over. A 0:1 or 1:2 profile explains why the advantage of the selected market side is not always large. Status: NOBET
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Typ HT/FT: 2/2. South Africa has one point after losing to Mexico and drawing against Czech Republic, while South Korea has three points after winning against Czech Republic. Both teams need a result, but South Africa will be weakened by the absence of important midfielders Teboho Mokoena and Themba Zwane. South Korea's pace and organization look more stable, especially when the opponent needs to go higher. South Korea has a better chance of taking the lead before the break, although the start may be more cautious than the finish. The highest tracks were 2/2 32%, X/2 19% and X/X 18%. The HT/FT distribution has been calibrated so that its final result is consistent with our 1X2: 19%–28%–53%. This is a high-variance market, so the stake should be lower than the base market. 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
| South Africa | South Korea | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.17 | 0.25 |
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.
South Korea is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.5 pts / game - South Africa · 1.5 pts / game - South Korea
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.
South Korea is 100% better for: goals scored per game.
0.5 goals / game - South Africa · 1 goals / game - South Korea
South Korea is 50% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - South Africa · 1 goals / game - South Korea
South Africa scores in 50% of games (1 of 2 meczów), while South Korea keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 meczów).
South Korea scores in 50% of games (1 of 2 meczów), while South Africa keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 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 - South Africa
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
South Africa - second-half results
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 | 0.00 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 50% |
| No goal | 100% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 100% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* 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 76-90 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). 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
South Africa
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
| South Africa | Liga | South Korea | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 3.02 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 54% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 27% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 73% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 79% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
What was the result of South Africa vs South Korea?
The World Cup match finished South Africa 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 South Africa vs South Korea?
South Africa score 0.50 goals per game on average and South Korea 1.00. The World Cup average is 3.02 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 50% of South Africa's matches and 50% of South Korea's.
What form are South Africa and South Korea in?
Over the last 5 games South Africa have a 0-1-1 record (0.50 points per game) and South Korea 1-0-1 (1.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for South Africa vs South Korea?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.