South Korea vs Oman Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The visitors are yet to win a contest against the Tigers of Asia.

The South Korea national football team are all set to host the Oman national football team in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC qualifiers. The hosts are leading Group B of the third round as they have won four of six matches played as of now. The visitors on the other hand are in fourth place.

The hosts will be feeling confident. First, because they will be playing on their home ground and second, they have the most points on the board in Group B. They will be looking to continue their undefeated run here. They cannot take their opponents lightly here. The South Korea national football team are well-equipped with capable players.

The Oman national football team will be under pressure as they have only been able to win a couple of matches after competing in six match days. It will be an away game for Oman and they cannot afford to lose here. The Tigers of Asia have previously given visitors a tough time.

Kick-off:

• Location: Goyang, Korea Republic
• Stadium: Goyang Stadium
• Date: Thursday, March 20
• Kick-off Time: 16:30 IST/ 11:00 GMT/ 06:00 ET/ 03:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

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

Oman: D-W-D-W-L

Players to Watch

Son Heung-min (South Korea)

The 32-year-old winger who can also play as a striker is the top goal-getter for the national football team in the FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers. He has scored a total of 10 goals and has provided three assists in 10 matches. Son Heung-min is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence with his ability to find spaces in the defence.

Son Heung-min played through the pain for South Korea 🥺 🇰🇷 pic.twitter.com/jHHbt8LdUI

— GOAL (@goal) November 17, 2023

Abdulrahman Al Mushaifri (Oman)

He has scored five goals in 10 FIFA World Cup qualifier matches and is the top goal scorer for the Oman national football team. Abdulrahman Al Mushaifri will have to step up and help his side in the attacking front so that they can stand a chance against a strong opponent here.

Match Facts

• This will be the third overall meeting between South Korea and Oman.
• South Korea have won both of their previous proceedings against Oman.
• Oman haven’t been able to maintain a clean sheet in their last six matches.

South Korea vs Oman: Betting Tips and Odds

• South Korea to win @1/5 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @7/4 Skybet
• Son Heung-min to score @5/2 Bet MGM

Injury and Team News

Kim Min-Jae is injured and will not be in action for South Korea.

Oman have all their squad members ready and fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

South Korea won: 2

Oman won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

South Korea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Jo Hyeon-woo (GK); Seol, Cho, Seung-Wook Park, Lee Myung-jae; Hwang, Yong-Woo Park; Lee Kang-in, Lee Jae-sung, Son; Oh Se-hun

Oman predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Faiz Al-Rushaidi (GK); Thani Al-Rushaidi, Al Khamisi, Al Musalami, Al Busaidi; Al Alawi, Al Saadi; Al Yahmadi, Fawaz; Al Mushaifri; Al Sabhi

Match Prediction

The hosts are in a great form. South Korea are likely to win their 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers fixture against Oman.

Prediction: South Korea 3-1 Oman

Telecast Details

South Korea: Coupang Play, SBS Korea

China: CCTV-5

International: FIFA+

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