Belgium has already qualified to the next round of the World Cup, meaning, Marc Wilmots can afford to rest his key players and play a reserve team against South Korea. The Asians having faltered with their chances will play for their pride. Christian Benteke’s replacement Romelu Lukaku had dismal performance in both his games which resulted in him being replaced in the first half. This game, however, Wilmots might give the youngster another chance to prove himself or he could start with Divock Origi the scorer against Russia. South Korea, meanwhile, need a huge victory against Belgium with Russia winning their game on a narrow margin to qualify which nearly impossible.
Top players to look out for:
Eden Hazard, the talented 23-year-old has shown how he can change the course of the match with his game; he will definitely hope to do that once again to help his team make a clean sweep of victories which only three teams have done. Origi, the winning goal scorer for Belgium will play at the front of the goal and will be one to look out for after his previous performance. Kevin Mirallas, the pacy Everton player, whose introduction made the win against Russia possible as he sped up his team’s attack giving less time for his opponent to recuperate, will be another player to look out for.
Teams head-to-head:
The two teams have faced each other 3 times with Belgium winning twice and the other game ended in a draw.
Probable line-ups:
South Korea (4-2-3-1): Jung Sung-Ryong; Lee Young, Hong Jeong-Ho, Kim Young-Gwon, Yun Suk-Young; Han Kook-Young, Ki Sung-Yueng; Lee Chung-Yong, Koo Ja-Cheol, Son Heung-Min; Park Chu-Young.
Belgium (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Borre, Kompany, Lombaerts, Vertonghen; Dembélé, Defour; Mirallas, Chadli, Hazard; Origi
Prediction:
South Korea will be easy-pickings for the talented Belgian squad and will easily clinch the victory to make it three out of three.
Final Score prediction: Belgium 2 – 0 South Korea.
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