Mexico vs South Korea prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on June 19, 2026
World Cup
In the second round of the World Cup on June 19, 2026, a match will take place between the national teams of Mexico and South Korea. Both sides are looking to secure their spot in the playoffs as early as possible.
Mexico vs South Korea: Team News and Expert Analysis
Since winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup a year ago, Mexico have only played friendly matches but have performed well, especially in the run-up to the World Cup. They managed to defeat all three of their most recent opponents: Ghana, Australia, and Serbia. In the opening game against South Africa, they won comfortably, scoring a goal in each half. The only concern was Montes’ foolish red card.
The Koreans once again won their qualifying group with ease, collecting 22 points. In March, however, they lost friendlies to both Ivory Coast and Austria. But before the tournament itself, they beat both Trinidad and Tobago and El Salvador, keeping a clean sheet in both matches. In the first group game against Czech Republic, they conceded the opening goal, but rallied to claim a well-earned 2-1 victory, with Hwang In-beom emerging as an unexpected hero with a goal and an assist!
The Central American side averages 1.8 goals scored per match and concedes just 0.4. Their Far Eastern opponents are less prolific, averaging 1.5 goals for and 1.3 goals against per game.
Previous Matches: Mexico vs South Korea
In nine head-to-head encounters, Mexico have won four times against two defeats. On another occasion, after a draw, Korea triumphed on penalties.
The hosts are justifiably considered the favorites, but they face a strong opponent—so we recommend the neutral bet of “over 2.0 total goals” (odds – 1.77).
Mexico vs South Korea: Key Statistics and Trends
- Mexico have won four matches in a row
- 30% of Mexico's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.2
- South Korea have won three matches in a row
- 20% of South Korea's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.8
Mexico vs South Korea: Possible Starting Lineups
Mexico line up in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Rangel – Gallardo, Vasquez, Sanchez, Reyes – Lira – Quinones, Fidalgo, Gutierrez, Alvarado – Jimenez. Montes was sent off.
South Korea line up in a 1-5-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Kim Seung-gyu – Lee Ki-heok, Kim Min-jae, Lee Han-beom – Lee Tae-seok, Paik Seung-ho, Hwang In-beom, Seol Young-woo – Lee Jae-sung, Lee Kang-in – Son Heung-min. Cho Yu-min and possibly Kim Tae-hyeon are expected to miss out.
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the teams’ progress in the World Cup standings
