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World Cup

Mexico vs South Korea Prediction — 19.06.2026

John Kane Football Edge Director

Mexico

June 19, 2026

01:00

World Cup

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

South Korea

1 1.90

X 3.25

2 4.30

1 1.95

X 3.10

2 3.90

1 1.95

X 3.30

2 4.10

1 2.01

X 3.34

2 4.10

H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

0% 2 Wins

0% 1 Draws

0% 0 Wins

Total games 3

Total Goals Avg 4.00

Both teams scored 100%

2.33 Total average 1.67

0.50 Yellow cards 2.00

Last 3 matches

10.09.2025 Friendlies

Mexico

South Korea

2 1 1 2 0 2

— —

3 1

1 0

0 0

14.11.2020 Friendlies

Mexico

South Korea

3 0 3 2 1 1

— —

0 0

23.06.2018 World Cup

South Korea

Mexico

1 0 1 2 1 1

— —

7 5

4 0

0 0

Where Can You Place Bets on Mexico vs South Korea?

Mexico

Team Overview

In their latest World Cup match, Mexico hosted South Africa and secured a convincing 2-0 victory. This win marked a strong start to their campaign, showcasing their defensive solidity and attacking prowess.

Match statistics (Mexico vs South Africa):

Possession: 61% – 39%
Corners: 3 – 1
Fouls: 12 – 11
Yellow cards: 1 – 2
Shots on target: 4 – 2

South Korea

Team Overview

South Korea faced Czechia in their recent World Cup match, coming away with a 2-1 victory. This result reflects their attacking capabilities, although they did concede a goal, indicating some defensive vulnerabilities.

Match statistics (South Korea vs Czechia):

Possession: 62% – 38%
Corners: 4 – 5
Fouls: 9 – 16
Yellow cards: 1 – 0
Shots on target: 6 – 4

Teams Form Analysis

Mexico comes into this match with a strong performance in their last game, winning 2-0 against South Africa. This victory reflects their solid form, having scored an average of 2 goals per game in their recent outings. On the other hand, South Korea also secured a win in their last match, defeating Czechia 2-1, showcasing their ability to find the back of the net consistently as well.

In their last 10 matches, Mexico has shown a dominant home performance, while South Korea has been effective away. The recent head-to-head results indicate a competitive rivalry, with Mexico having a slight edge historically.

Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors

In terms of statistics, Mexico has averaged 2 goals per game in their last match, while South Korea has scored 2 goals as well. The head-to-head record shows that in their last three encounters, Mexico has won twice and drawn once, indicating a favorable matchup for them. Additionally, both teams have demonstrated a high scoring tendency, with an average of 4 goals per game in their past meetings.

Defensively, Mexico has been solid, conceding no goals in their last match, while South Korea has allowed 1 goal in their recent game. This could play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the match.

Mexico — South Korea Prediction

Exact Score: 2 – 1
1st Half: 1 – 0
Goals (Total): 2 – 1
Corners: 5 – 3
Fouls: 12 – 10
Yellow Cards: 1 – 2
Shots on target: 6 – 4
Offsides: 2 – 1
Possession: 54% – 46%

Tactically, Mexico is expected to maintain a possession-based approach, utilizing their midfield strength to control the game. South Korea may adopt a counter-attacking strategy, looking to exploit any defensive lapses from Mexico. The match could see a battle for midfield dominance, which will be key for both teams.

3 Reasons Why Mexico Will Win

Projected Score Edge. Mexico has the edge in projected scoreline: 2 vs 1.
Strong Recent Form. Recent form supports Mexico's attack: 2.00 goals per game, while South Korea allows 1.00 per game in the same sample.
Head-to-Head Advantage. In recent head-to-head sample, Mexico leads with 2 wins against 0 losses.