Kuwait vs South Korea: Preview and Predictions for AFC World Cup Qualifier

The highly anticipated AFC World Cup Qualifier match between Kuwait and South Korea is set to take place on November 14, 2024, at the Jaber al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait City. This encounter is part of the third round of the AFC World Cup qualification process, with South Korea currently leading Group B and Kuwait struggling at the bottom of the group.

South Korea, under the management of Hong Myung-bo, has been in impressive form, having won their last three group games against Oman, Jordan, and Iraq, scoring eight goals in the process. This streak follows a surprising 0-0 draw against Palestine in early September. The team boasts a strong squad with players having significant European experience, including Son Heung-Min from Tottenham Hotspur, and players from PSG, Bayern, and Mainz.

Kuwait, on the other hand, is one of the two nations in Group B yet to secure a victory in the third round of qualifying. Despite being just outside the top four due to goal difference, their chances of advancing are slim. Kuwait has managed to draw three out of their four matches but has a poor attacking record, scoring only 0.75 goals per game while conceding 1.75 goals per game.

The head-to-head statistics favor South Korea significantly, having won six and drawn one of their last seven international matches against Kuwait since a 1-0 defeat in October 2000 at the AFC Asian Cup. South Korea is expected to dominate possession and control the tempo of the game, given their recent form and the strength of their squad.

Predictions suggest that South Korea will likely win the match with a significant margin, possibly by at least two clear goals. The match is not scheduled for television broadcast in the UK or the US but can be streamed online through platforms like Bet365 and FIFA+.

The match kicks off at 14:00 UTC (10:00 AM ET, 7:00 AM PT) and will be closely watched as South Korea aims to extend their unbeaten run in World Cup qualification matches to 11 games.