Saudi Arabia vs South Korea Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 13 November 2026
π Saudi Arabia and South Korea will meet in Doha in one of the standout matches of the November international window. The hosts come into the game on a highly convincing run: four wins and a draw in their last five matches, without conceding a single goal. South Korea also have a strong squad, but their results this autumn have been less consistent. The return of all South Koreaβs key players to the national team following reports of disagreements within the squad adds further interest to the match. Even so, Saudi Arabia currently look more cohesive and organised.
The last head-to-head meeting ended in Korea's favour
π In January 2024, the teams met in the Asian Cup round of 16. The score was 1-1 after extra time: Saudi Arabia took the lead early in the second half, but South Korea equalised in stoppage time. South Korea won the penalty shootout 4-2. The upcoming match will be a friendly, but it is a good opportunity for both national teams to test themselves against strong opposition.
Head-to-head statistics Saudi Arabia - South Korea
Saudi Arabia: five consecutive clean sheets
Georgios Donisβs side hit excellent form in September and October. Saudi Arabia beat Kuwait (1-0), Oman (3-0), Iraq (2-0) and the UAE (2-0), drawing with Qatar (0-0) between those wins. Across the five matches, they scored eight goals and did not concede once. Crucially, they remained defensively solid not only against less prominent opponents, but also against Qatar, who have a strong attacking group.
The squad for the November camp includes Mohamed Kanno, Musab Al-Juwayr, Saud Abdulhamid, Feras Al-Buraikan and other regulars. Donis has called up 30 players, and the camp is taking place in Qatar from 8 to 17 November. After facing South Korea, Saudi Arabia are due to play Uzbekistan, so the coaching staff need to manage the playersβ workloads. Nevertheless, a match against such strong opposition is unlikely to be a formality: Saudi Arabia will have a chance to test their defence ahead of their next official tournaments.
Match Results: Saudi Arabia
South Korea: strong squad, mixed results
In September and October, Roberto Morenoβs side played four matches. South Korea beat Ecuador (3-0) and Uzbekistan (2-0), drew with Venezuela (0-0), but lost heavily to Uruguay (1-4). Over that period, they scored six goals and conceded four. The team retain considerable attacking potential, but the defeat to Uruguay showed that they can run into problems against high-intensity opponents with quality defensive players.
Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, Kim Min-jae, Hwang Hee-chan and Hwang In-beom were named in the squad for the November matches. Reports of disagreements involving the last three players and captain Son emerged during the autumn, but Moreno included all the key players in the squad. By 11 November, the entire squad had assembled in Doha. This will allow the coaching staff to prepare the team without further selection problems.
Match Results: South Korea
Latest news
Saudi Arabia
β Feras Al-Buraikan has missed two consecutive training sessions due to a cold, so his participation in the match remains in doubt. Defender Saud Abdulhamid, by contrast, has returned to training with the rest of the squad.
South Korea
π There have been no confirmed reports of serious injuries to South Korea's key players. All the players called up have arrived at the training camp and begun preparations.
π¨ Yellow cards prediction
Matches between Saudi Arabia and South Korea are usually closely contested, especially in midfield. South Korea will have to find ways through the hostsβ compact defence, while Saudi Arabia will try to prevent their opponents from building attacks freely. However, the friendly format reduces the likelihood of a large number of rough challenges. As a moderate option, Total Yellow Cards - Over 2.5 is worth considering.
β½ Goals prediction
Saudi Arabia have kept clean sheets in their last five matches, despite the varying quality of their opponents. However, South Korea have a stronger attack, so it is reasonable to expect the visitors to score. Given both teamsβ attacking style of play, I suggest considering a bet on both teams to score. Both Teams to Score - Yes - 1.99*.
π© Corners prediction
South Korea may use the flanks more often and bring their full-backs forward to stretch the opposition defence. Saudi Arabia will likely focus on staying compact and moving quickly out of defence. A high number of corners does not necessarily follow from this scenario: much will depend on how successfully South Korea can move the ball towards the penalty area. A moderate option is Total Corners - Under 10.5.
*The odds are indicative and may vary depending on the bookmaker.
β Editorβs Prediction
Saudi Arabia come into the match in better form and have been exceptionally solid defensively. South Korea have more than enough attacking quality to cause the hosts problems, but their results this autumn have not been flawless. Given the recent head-to-head meeting and Saudi Arabiaβs current run, there is little to suggest a high-scoring match. Final bet: Total Goals - Under 2.5. Correct score prediction: 1-1.
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