Get all the essential information for the upcoming World Cup Group A clash between South Korea and the Czech Republic, including probable lineups, key statistics, and how to watch the match.
This fixture pits the 25th-ranked South Korean team against the 40th-ranked Czech Republic. Both nations will be eager to secure an early advantage in a group where co-host Mexico is considered the favorite on paper.
One of the key battlegrounds could be in the air. The Central European side boasts an average height of 6'1", with several players standing at 6'3" or taller. A standout duel is expected between Czech striker Patrik Schick, who measures 6'3", and South Korea's towering center-back, Kim Min-jae - also 6'3".
South Korea has won six of its last ten matches.
The Czech Republic has lost only one of its last ten games.
The two teams have met only once before, with South Korea emerging victorious.
5/6/2016 | Czech Republic 1 - 2 South Korea |
South Korea (3-4-3): Kim Seung-gyu; Lee Han-beom, Kim Min-jae, Kim Young-gwon; Seol Young-woo, Hwang In-beom, Lee Jae-sung, Lee Tae-seok; Lee Kang-in, Son Heung-min, Hwang Hee-chan.
Manager: Hong Myung-bo
Czech Republic (3-4-2-1): Kovar; Krejci, Hranac, Chaloupek; Jurasek, Darida, Soucek, Coufal; Provod, Suic; Schick.
Manager: Miroslav Koubek
There are currently no reported injuries or suspensions for either team.
The match between South Korea and the Czech Republic is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, at 10:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM PT from the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico.
The match will be broadcast on FS1 in the United States, available via cable and live streaming services such as YouTube TV. It will also be available to stream on FOX One.
South Korea | Tie | Czech Republic |
+170 | +210 | +180 |
All odds written in this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.
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