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Mexico vs Korea Republic

World Cup 2026 · group_stage

Zusammenfassung

Mexico

Korea Republic

World Cup 2026 · group_stage

Initial pick

Lineup revision status

Complete

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Current version

Initial pickThis is the first published version.

Top-EreignisPrice1.82

Asian Handicap: Korea Republic +0.5

Wahrscheinlichkeit

57%

Confidence

medium

Confidence

58%

Published

19. Juni 2026, 02:33 MESZ

Anstoß

19. Juni 2026, 03:00 MESZ

Last update

19. Juni 2026, 07:05 MESZ

Ergebnis

LOSS

Was die Sicht geprägt hat

Both teams sit top of Group A after opening wins; a draw moves each to 4 points and preserves qualification control, so the game state leans controlled rather than all-out chase.
Korea’s 3-4-2-1 gives them a protected back three with Hwang In-beom/Seung Ho Paik screening and Son supported by Kang-in Lee and Jae-sung Lee; Mexico have attacking width but their midfield mix looks more functional than dominant.
Away +0.5 at 1.82 is preferred over Home -0.5 at 2.00 because the draw is a live, strategically acceptable result for both teams on 3 points, while Mexico need a clean win for the home handicap to land.

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Injuries

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Warum es im Board ist

Complete

Korea Republic +0.5 covers with either a draw or away win, which fits the group incentives better than asking Mexico to win outright. Korea’s starting shape has enough central protection and transition threat to resist Mexico’s 4-3-3, while both benches offer late attacking options without forcing either side into early risk unless trailing.

Hauptrisiko

Tactical Counter: Mexico’s home setting and wider front three can pin Korea’s wingbacks deep; if Mexico score first, Korea may have to open the match and the +0.5 protection becomes more fragile.

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