The hosts are the clear favorites! South Korea vs Palestine Prediction
One of the matches in the first round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Asia will take place in Seoul, where South Korea will host Palestine. Here’s a match prediction from the Dailysports expert team.
South Korea
The "Asian Tigers" are rightfully considered one of the strongest teams in Asia, a reputation they upheld at the Asian Cup in Qatar. Although South Korea had a slow start and looked unconvincing in the group stage, they still managed to reach the semifinals, where they were surprisingly defeated by Jordan.
In the World Cup qualifiers, South Korea faced no significant challenges in their group. The team finished first, dropping points in only one match—a 1-1 home draw with Thailand. In the end, South Korea amassed 16 points, finishing eight points clear of their nearest rivals, China.
Palestine
Palestine made an unexpected impression at the Asian Cup in Qatar. After losing to Iran in their opening match, the "Knights" earned four points from their next two matches and finished third in their group. As one of the best third-place teams, Palestine advanced to the playoffs, where they narrowly lost to eventual champions Qatar.
Palestine had a shaky start in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, earning just one point in their first two matches against Lebanon. However, the team improved its standing in subsequent matches against Bangladesh, securing six points and finishing second in their group, ten points behind Australia.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The teams have never played against each other before.
- South Korea has kept a clean sheet in four of their last five matches.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has not won in the last four matches involving Palestine.
South Korea vs Palestine Prediction
Bookmakers heavily favor South Korea, offering odds of 1.12 for their victory. We believe the hosts will aim for a solid defensive performance in this match, making the "Both Teams to Score – No" bet with odds of 1.68 a favorable option.
