- 1 South Africa vs South Korea: qualification on the line in a group still wide open
- 2 South Africa are still lacking cutting edge at key moments
- 3 South Korea still control their own fate
- 4 Probable lineups:
- 5 World Cup prediction: South Africa vs South Korea
- 6 First, a word on our predictions
- 7 No commitment from us
- 8 Information moves on
- 9 Your role
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- 11 Legal age
- 12 About the images
South Africa vs South Korea: qualification on the line in a group still wide open 
The final round of Group A still has plenty left to settle. Mexico have already booked their place in the next round, but second spot is still there for the taking, with South Korea among the sides still in the mix. South Africa, meanwhile, are running out of room for error after a frustrating start to the tournament.
The Bafana Bafana have shown plenty of promise so far, but they still havent managed to turn good spells into wins. On the other side, South Korea arrive with a bit more breathing space, though they know a victory would seal their place in the knockout stage.
South Africa are still lacking cutting edge at key moments 
The draw with Czech Republic left mixed feelings behind. On one hand, South Africa produced one of their most polished performances in years on the international stage. On the other, they still have just one point from two games. The absence of Teboho Mokoena through suspension is a major blow. The midfielder was everywhere in the last match, and his influence in possession and in the team structure was obvious.
Without him, Hugo Broos will have to reshuffle the middle of the pitch if he wants to keep the same balance. South Africa know they will have to take more risks than they have in their opening two matches. That need to go for it against South Korea could, though, leave space at the back for a Korean side that is especially dangerous on the break.
South Korea still control their own fate 
The loss to Mexico slowed South Korea down, but it has not knocked them off course. With three points on the board, the Taegeuk Warriors go into this final round in a strong position. A win would seal second place in the group and a spot in the last 16. Even when the football at home draws criticism, South Korea keep moving thanks to the quality they have in the final third.
Son Heung-min remains the technical reference in this squad, while Lee Kang-in brings creativity between the lines. The experience picked up at recent World Cups could also matter in a match where keeping cool will be crucial. South Korea are chasing a third straight win on the final day of a group stage, and they have already shown they know how to deliver when the pressure is on.
Probable lineups:
South Africa: Williams; Mudau, Okon, Mbokazi, Modiba; Mbatha, Sithole, Adams; Maseko, Appollis, Rayners
South Korea: S Kim; H Lee, M J Kim, G Lee; M H Kim, Hwang, Paik, Seol; K Lee, J Lee; Son
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World Cup prediction: South Africa vs South Korea
South Korea to win
South Africa have shown the right intent from the start of the tournament, but their failure to make the most of their best spells has cost them. Mokoena’s suspension also strips a key piece out of their midfield before the biggest game of their group stage. South Korea look better equipped for this kind of occasion. Their experience in major tournaments, the quality of their attacking players and their position in the table give them a chance to approach this one with far more confidence.
Against a South Africa side that will probably have to open up in search of a win, gaps should start to appear. In a game likely to be decided by finishing, South Korea have enough going forward to get the job done and book their place in the next round.
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