Preview: South Korea vs Ivory Coast Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | International Friendly

This will be the second-ever confrontation between these sides.

South Korea national football team are now going to have a face-off against Ivory Coast national football team for an international friendly outing. The Stadium MK will witness this entertaining contest.

Hong Myung-bo’s men have secured back-to-back wins in their last three matches and will be eager to extend their winning run. They are a part of the upcoming edition of the mega competition. This upcoming friendly is going to be a perfect opportunity for the South Korea national football team to keep their momentum alive ahead of the World Cup.

The Elephants missed out on winning the Africa Cup of Nations title as their performances weren’t enough. They have secured a spot for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will be eager to gear up for the competition. The Ivory Coast national football team have capable players in the squad, but they need to build a solid strategy here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Milton Keynes, England
• Stadium: Stadium MK
• Date: Saturday, March 28
• Kick-off Time: 07:30 PM IST/ 02:00 PM GMT/ 09:00 AM ET/ 06:00 AM PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

South Korea: D-L-W-W-W

Ivory Coast: W-D-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Son Heung-min (South Korea)

Son Heung-min is going to be one of the main men in the final third for the South Korea national football team. He has been an important aspect of the squad for quite a while now and he will be gearing up to help his side yet again. He can play in multiple positions in the attacking front, keeping the opponent’s defence on the edge at all times.

Amad (Ivory Coast)

The 23-year-old was one of the most consistent players for the Ivory Coast national football team during the last campaign of the Africa Cup of Nations. In four games, he had four goal contributions and will be eager to engrave his name on the scoresheet once again. Amad Diallo will lead the attack from the right for the Elephants.

Match Facts

• South Korea are on a three-match winning streak.
• Ivory Coast have won two of their last three games.
• These sides are going to take on one another for the second time ever.

South Korea vs Ivory Coast: Betting Tips and Odds

• South Korea to win
• Son Heung-min to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Hwang In-beom is not going to be in action for South Korea due to his injury. He is likely to return in action during the mid of April 2026.

Ivory Coast will miss out on the services of Yan Diomande. He is injured. The RB Leipzig star might also sit out for the second friendly.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

South Korea won: 1

Ivory Coast won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

South Korea predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Song (GK); Seol, Cho, Park, Kim Min-jae, Lee Tae-seok; Lee Kang-in, Hwang, Kwon, Son; Oh

Ivory Coast predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Yahia Fofana (GK); Doue, Kossounou, Ndicka, Konan; Kessié, Sangare, Seko Fofana; Amad, Guessand, Toure

Match Prediction

This is going to be an interesting outing between these sides. The South Korea national football team are likely to come out on top to outplay the Ivory Coast national football team in their upcoming international friendly.

Prediction: South Korea 2-1 Ivory Coast

Telecast Details

TBA

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