Mexico vs South Korea Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Jun 2026

FIFA World Cup Betting Preview: Mexico vs South Korea

Mexico face South Korea in this FIFA World Cup Group A encounter at Guadalajara Stadium (Estadio Akron), with kick-off set for 21:00 on Thursday 18 June.

Mexico and South Korea could fall short of the three-goal mark and that leads us to back Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We’ll gladly snap up the -182 when it comes to a low-scoring contest.

Mexico were winners last time out. Landing a 2-0 World Cup victory against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium. They had four shots on target and enjoyed 61% possession, with Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scoring one goal apiece.

South Korea secured a 2-1 World Cup win over Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in their previous game. Myung-Bo Hong's side enjoyed 62% possession and managed six shots on goal, while In-Beom Hwang and Hyun-Gyu Oh were on the scoresheet.

FIFA World Cup		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Mexico	1	1	0	0	2	0	2	2:0	3
2	South Korea	1	1	0	0	2	1	1	2:1	3

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Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Mexico predicted lineup (4-1-4-1): Jose Rangel (GK), Israel Reyes, Edson Alvarez, Johan Vasquez, Jesus Gallardo, Erik Lira, Roberto Alvarado, Gilberto Mora, Alvaro Fidalgo, Julian Quinones, Raul Jimenez.

South Korea predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Seung-Gyu Kim (GK), Han-Beom Lee, Min-Jae Kim, Gi-Hyuk Lee, Young-Woo Seol, In-Beom Hwang, Seung-Ho Paik, Tae-Seok Lee, Kang-In Lee, Jae-Sung Lee, Heung-Min Son.

Mexico vs South Korea Prediction & Betting Tips

Your complete Mexico vs South Korea betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

There are reasons to side with Under 2.5 Goals for this Group A match. The two sides could fall short of the line and we really like the odds of -182 that are available for this pick.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest World Cup team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Mexico vs South Korea stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Mexico games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Mexico games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 South Korea games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 South Korea games.

The top betting apps make it a 64.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -182 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Mexico 1 - 1 South Korea

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the two teams to draw 1-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +500 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Santiago Giménez Over 0.5 Shots On Target -164

Santiago Giménez (Mexico) is available to register a minimum of one shot on goal at -164. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.

Latest Santiago Giménez Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Shots

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

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Hee-Chan Hwang To Score +400

Hee-Chan Hwang (South Korea) can be backed to find the net at +400. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager which means we need him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Hee-Chan Hwang Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-

Shots

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-

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Mexico vs South Korea Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookmakers have Mexico at +104 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 49% chance of winning this World Cup clash based on the betting odds. If you’re searching for a different slant, South Korea are available at +300.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 market is the same as a Full-Time Result wager, with Mexico needing to win at -100 for your bet to be successful. South Korea +0.5 at -123 means you need them to triumph or the draw to happen.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. If you believe this suggests that there will be a one-sided or low-scoring affair, then BTTS No could be a great pick at -141.

No matter what World Cup match is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the leading football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+104

X

+220

2

+300

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

-103

2

+335

Double Chance

1X

-435

12

-294

X2

-132

Draw No Bet

1

-250

2

+170

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-100

2 Hcp +0.5

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-182

Over 2.5

+138

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+102

No

-141

There’s the chance to back Julián Quiñones at +400 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Julián Quiñones (Mexico)

First

+180

Anytime

+400

Raúl Jiménez (Mexico)

First

+230

Anytime

+500

Son Heung-Min (South Korea)

First

+230

Anytime

+510

Santiago Giménez (Mexico)

First

+270

Anytime

+600

Brian Gutierrez (Mexico)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Alexis Vega (Mexico)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Oh Hyeon-gyu (South Korea)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Hee-Chan Hwang (South Korea)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Roberto Alvarado (Mexico)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Gue-sung Cho (South Korea)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Gilberto Mora (Mexico)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Kang-In Lee (South Korea)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Jae-sung Lee (South Korea)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Jens Castrop (South Korea)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Álvaro Fidalgo (Mexico)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Erik Lira (Mexico)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Israel Reyes (Mexico)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Hwang In-beom (South Korea)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Jesús Gallardo (Mexico)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Julián Quiñones (Mexico)

Over 0.5

-303

Under 0.5

-

Raúl Jiménez (Mexico)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Son Heung-Min (South Korea)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Santiago Giménez (Mexico)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Brian Gutierrez (Mexico)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-

Alexis Vega (Mexico)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-

Oh Hyeon-gyu (South Korea)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Roberto Alvarado (Mexico)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

Gilberto Mora (Mexico)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-

Hee-Chan Hwang (South Korea)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-

Gue-sung Cho (South Korea)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-

Jae-sung Lee (South Korea)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-

Kang-In Lee (South Korea)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-

Hwang In-beom (South Korea)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-

Álvaro Fidalgo (Mexico)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Erik Lira (Mexico)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Jens Castrop (South Korea)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-

Israel Reyes (Mexico)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-

Jesús Gallardo (Mexico)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-

Julián Quiñones (Mexico)

Over 3.5

+140

Under 3.5

-

Raúl Jiménez (Mexico)

Over 2.5

-159

Under 2.5

-

Son Heung-Min (South Korea)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

-

Santiago Giménez (Mexico)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

Brian Gutierrez (Mexico)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Jae-sung Lee (South Korea)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Kang-In Lee (South Korea)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Gilberto Mora (Mexico)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

Roberto Alvarado (Mexico)

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-

Gue-sung Cho (South Korea)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Hee-Chan Hwang (South Korea)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-

Oh Hyeon-gyu (South Korea)

Over 1.5

-127

Under 1.5

-

Alexis Vega (Mexico)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-

Hwang In-beom (South Korea)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Jens Castrop (South Korea)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Álvaro Fidalgo (Mexico)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Erik Lira (Mexico)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Mexico Stats

South Korea Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

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