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South Korea are aiming to defeat Portugal and secure a spot in the last 16 at the Qatar World Cup, though they’ll need a hand along the way.
Portugal’s narrow victory over Ghana and following win against Uruguay has guaranteed them a place in the knockout phases of the world championship, but another place in Group H is still up for grabs.
South Korea, having drawn 0-0 with Uruguay and come up agonisingly short in a 3-2 loss to Ghana, can still progress here, but it won’t be straightforward.
To advance, Son Heung-min and his teammates must beat Portugal by a two-goal margin and hope Ghana draw with Uruguay.
Here’s all you need to know.
When is it?
South Korea vs Portugal is scheduled to kick off at 3pm GMT on Friday 2 December.
The match is set to take place at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan.
How can I watch it?
In the UK, the game will air live on BBC One, and it will also stream live on the BBC iPlayer website and app.
What is the team news?
Nuno Mendes (bottom) was taken off injured after an encouraging display against Uruguay
(EPA)
Hwang Hee-chan is expected to remain absent for South Korea due to a hamstring injury, while Portugal’s Nuno Mendes is set to miss out after sustaining an injury last time out. Danilo also remains unavailable for Portugal, as does Otavio.
Predicted line-ups
South Korea XI: Seung-gyu; Moon-hwan, Min-jae, Young-gwon, Jin-su; Woo-young, In-beom; Chang-hoon, Woo-yeong, Heung-min; Gue-sung
Portugal XI: Costa; Cancelo, Pepe, Dias, Guerreiro; Bernardo, Neves, Carvalho; Fernandes; Ronaldo, Felix
Odds
South Korea - 4/1
Portugal - 4/6
Draw - 31/10
Via Betfair.
Prediction
Portugal seem to be gradually hitting their stride, and they should have too much momentum for a valiant but vulnerable South Korea. South Korea 1-2 Portugal.
