FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Thailand vs South Korea: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Thailand restricted South Korea to a draw in the previous outing in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

Thailand are currently second in the Group C of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers with four points from three matches. They showed an impressive performance in the last outing to force a draw against the table toppers, South Korea. After opening the qualifying campaign with a loss against China, they have bounced back to collect four points from the last two matches. A win over Singapore and a draw in their previous game have put them back in contention for qualification to the next round.

With two wins and a draw, South Korea are among the heavyweights to qualify for the World Cup. Victory over China and Singapore has put them in great contention. The team must be disappointed to draw against Thailand in their last match after dominating both halves. They had a better chance of winning the game but lacked that potential finishing touch. 

Kick-Off:

Tue, 26 March at 6:00 PM IST

Location- Rajamangala National Stadium

Form:

Thailand (in all competitions): D-L-D-D-W

South Korea (in all competitions): D-L-W-D-D

Player to Watch

 Supachai Chaided (Thailand) 

During this FIFA World Cup Qualifiers campaign, Supachai Chaided has scored two goals in three matches for Thailand. Since making his debut in 2018, he has made 34 appearances for Thailand, scoring seven goals. He is one of the important players in the team who provides a spark in the final third with his clinical finishing. He is good at holding up play at the top, displaying physique and strength to bring his teammates into play. 

Son Heung-min (South Korea) 

After the Tottenham man played a crucial role in South Korea’s success in the last couple of years, Son Heung-min has now emerged into a leader for the Taeguk Warriors. As of this season, he has scored 14 goals and assisted eight times, domestically. He has already scored 45 goals in 126 appearances for the national team.

Match Facts

• South Korea played out a 1-1 draw against Thailand in the previous outing
• South Korea are unbeaten so far in the group
• Thailand are second in the table with four points

Injury and Teams News

With a fully fit squad, South Korea will be hoping to return to winning ways, following a draw with the same opponent last time around. 

Thailand also have a fully fit squad and may stick with the same XI that drew with them earlier in the competition.

Head-to-Head 

Total Matches- 73

Thailand- 12

South Korea- 47

Draw- 14

Predicted Lineup

Thailand (4-4-2):

Khammai; Mickelson, Thongsong, Hemviboon, Bunmathan; Vongkorn, Chamratsamee, Pomphan, Sarachart; Jaided, Songkrasin

South Korea (4-3-3):

Jo; Seol, Kim, Kim, Kim; Paik, Hwang, Lee; Jeong, Son, Joo

Match Prediction for Thailand vs South Korea in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The Koreans will fancy their chances against Thailand, who despite drawing against them in the last match, will face a tough task. With the quality of the squad separating the two sides, South Korea will be looking to get back to winning ways against Thailand. 

Prediction: Thailand 1-2 South Korea

Telecast for Thailand vs South Korea in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

India- N/A

UK- N/A

US- N/A 

Nigeria- N/A

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