Mexico vs South Korea: match statistics
Mexico vs South Korea: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Mexico played South Korea in World Cup (International). The match was played on 19 June 2026. Venue: Estadio AKRON. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Mexico: 1-0-0, 3.00 points/match. South Korea: 1-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Mexico scores 2.00 and concedes 0.00 goals per match. South Korea scores 2.00 and concedes 1.00. League average: 3.26 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Mexico 0%, South Korea 100%. Over 2.5: Mexico 0%, South Korea 100%. League level: BTTS 70%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
South Korea has higher xG: 1.65 vs 1.50. Mexico: 16.0 shots per match, South Korea: 15.0.
Match halves
Mexico: half-time lead 100%, second-half goals 1.00. South Korea: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 2.00.
Goals by minute
Mexico: 0-15 (1 goals). South Korea: 61-75 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
World Cup: 3.26 goals per match, BTTS 70%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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 statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 matches (1 of 1 matches), while South Korea keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 matches).
South Korea scores in 100% of matches (1 of 1 matches), while Mexico keeps a clean sheet in 100% (1 of 1 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Mexico
Over / Under - South Korea
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Mexico · 1 pts / match - South Korea
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Mexico - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 100% of matches and wins 100%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
South Korea - second-half results
Concedes 1.0 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Mexico
South Korea
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Mexico 1 - 0 - 0 South Korea. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.