South Korea (W) vs North Korea (W) Prediction 21 September 2026
🔊 Two of the strongest teams in the group meet in the final round of the women's football tournament at the 2026 Asian Games. South Korea and North Korea both have six points from two matches, so this final group fixture will decide who tops the table, though both sides have already qualified for the knockout stage.
North Korea have dominated the head-to-head meetings
📊 Over the last ten years, the two sides have met five times. In that period, North Korea have won two matches, with the other three ending in draws. South Korea's only victory over their opponents came back in 2005.
Head-to-head statistics South Korea (W) - North Korea (W)

South Korea (W) Team Overview
South Korea come into the decisive round with maximum points after two consecutive wins. They beat Myanmar 5-0 and Bangladesh 6-0 with ease. Their average of 4.4 goals scored per game underlines the attacking strength of the South Korean side, even against comparable opponents. However, their defence has been conceding an average of 1.6 goals per match - a less than ideal figure given the high attacking quality of their opponents.
Match Results: South Korea (W)

North Korea (W) Team Overview
North Korea beat their opponents even more convincingly - Bangladesh were thrashed 10-0 and Myanmar 8-0. That is why a draw would be enough for North Korea to win the group in the upcoming match. Their scoring record is impressive: almost six goals per game over a ten-match run, with minimal defensive problems - just 0.4 goals conceded per game on average. The team do not drop their intensity even against stronger opponents and maintain full concentration given how much is riding on the result.
Match Results: North Korea (W)
Total Goals Prediction
In 10 of South Korea's last 11 matches, the total goals have gone over 3.5. The average scoring rate for both teams over their last 10 matches is also high: South Korea 4.4 goals, North Korea 5.8 goals. There are no arguments against backing Total Goals - Over 3.5, which is priced at 2.3.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the top three most likely correct scores are 1-2 (8.5%), 1-3 (7.52%) and 0-2 (7.24%). The 1-2 scoreline has the highest probability, though the gap between the three options is small. All three outcomes reflect an expectation of a high-scoring match.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
This match brings together two sides with pronounced attacking records: both teams score freely against comparable opposition and weaker sides alike, and North Korea have seen over 2.5 goals in 11 consecutive matches. Even accounting for the cautious goalless draw when these two sides met previously, the current form of both teams makes a high-scoring game the most likely outcome in our view - Total Goals - Over 2.5 looks the most well-supported bet for this fixture.