Confident odds are favoring the Koreans for a win. This is despite the fact that their performance in the group stage was not the best. But two matches should be overlooked. They couldn't beat the impressive Jordanians and ended up with a draw. And the draw against weak Malaysia will be a reminder of unfair play and a stain on the team. Although this was done to avoid facing strong Japanese opponents in the first round of the playoffs, the disappointment remains. So, it's not worth focusing on the group stage, as the Koreans are superior to the Saudis in terms of sporting principles. This is also confirmed by their recent results, as South Korea has not lost a match since June of last year. In the first match of the AFC Asian Cup, they defeated Bahrain, scoring three goals, and in the second, they drew with Jordan, also scoring three goals. In their last match against Malaysia, they also ended up with a draw, scoring and conceding three goals each. The team has a strong attack, and I expect them to overcome Saudi Arabia's defense and come out victorious in this match.
Both teams, South Korea and Saudi Arabia, have shown a high level of attacking football throughout the Asian Cup. South Korea has struggled defensively and has conceded goals in every match, while Saudi Arabia has displayed a high level of play and has scored goals in the majority of their matches. Both teams have showcased their qualities in friendlies and in previous tournament matches. It is also worth noting that Saudi Arabia invests significant resources in football, which raises their level of play and makes them more competitive. Taking all these factors into account, I suggest predicting goals from both teams in this match.
