AFC Asian Cup 2023: Jordan vs South Korea: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

South Korea will aim to book the AFC Asian Cup 2023 knockouts’ tickets with a win in this tie.

Things have already started to heat up in Group E of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. Title favourites South Korea pulled off a comfortable 3-1 win against Bahrain in their curtain raiser. Jordan on the other hand, gave Malaysia a reality check on their return to the Asian Cup with a 4-0 win. 

Jordan are currently ranked first in Group E while South Korea are second. Both teams are tied on points, but Jordan sit at the first spot, thanks to their better goal difference. It will be a ‘top of the table’ clash when these two sides meet each other on Saturday.

Kick Off

January 20, 2024, 17:00 IST

January 20, 2024, 20:30 GMT+9

January 20, 2024 14:30 GMT+3

Form

Jordan (in all competitions) W-L-W-L-L

South Korea (in all competitions) W-W-W-W-W

Players to watch

Musa Al Taamari (Jordan) 

The attacking midfielder was on fire in Jordan’s AFC Asian Cup 2023 opener against Malaysia. He was their best player and even scored two goals to show for his efforts. Musa displayed his attacking skills and tested Malaysia in every possible way. He is Jordan’s joint top scorer and will look to add more goals to his tally come Saturday.

Kang-in Lee (South Korea)

Kang-in Lee dropped in a masterclass against Bahrain in the first match. He was at the top of his game and played a key role in his side’s first triumph of the campaign. Lee scored a couple of goals and also created a few key chances for his side. Moreover, he also maintained a very good passing accuracy.

Match facts

• Jordan have never managed to defeat South Korea
• This will be the two teams’ second meeting at the AFC Asian Cup
• Jordan scored four goals while South Korea netted three goals in the first match.

Injury and Team News

Jordan’s Mahmoud Al-Mardi took a knock in the last game and is doubtful for the upcoming fixture. South Korea on the other hand, are expected to field a fully fit squad.

Head-to-head

Total matches played – 5

Jordan wins – 0

South Korea wins – 3

Draws – 2

Predicted Line-up

Jordan (3-4-3)

Laila, Al-Ajalin, Al-Arab, Musallam Nasib, Haddad, Al Rashdan, Al-Rawabdeh, Al Mardhi, Olwan, Al-Naimat, Al-Taamari

South Korea (4-4-2)

Kim Seung-gyu (GK); Seol Young-woo, Jung Seung-hyun, Kim Young-gwon, Park Yong-woo; Jeong Woo-yeong,  Hwang In-beom, Hong Hyun-seok, Lee Ki-je; Son Heung-Min (C), Kang-in lee

Prediction for Jordan vs South Korea

Both teams come into this game on the back of convincing victories. However, South Korea are expected to have an upper hand in this match.

Prediction: Jordan 1-3 South Korea

Telecast for Jordan vs South Korea

India – Sports 18, Jio Cinema

Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Oman – BeinSports, Alkass

Korea Republic – TVN Sports, Coupang Play

United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherlands – Triller TV

Australia – Network 10

AFC Asian Cup 2023 Worldwide Broadcast Details: Click here

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