Syria vs South Korea: prediction for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier
On February 1, Syria national team will host South Korea in the 2022 World Cup qualifier. Who will prevail in this battle? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Syria

Syria national team has never played in the World Cup and won't be able to qualify for 2022 World Cup as well - Syrian players will be able to go to Qatar only as spectators. Team failed to advance through group stage in the most recent Asian Cup.
At the first stage of qualifying tournament Syrian side won all matches, but after seven rounds of the third stage team is at the bottom spot in the group. Valeriu Tita's men managed to get only two draws, which brought them two points, team also has the worst defensive record in the group. In the most recent match Qasioun Eagles were beaten by UAE (0:2).

South Korea

South Korea national team played in ten editions of the World Cup, 20 years ago they earned a fourth place, it is their best result so far. Start of the current qualifying campaign went without any defeats - in seven rounds Paulo Bento's men recorded five victories and two draws, which brought 17 points and a 2nd spot in the standings.
They are only two points adrift from 1st placed Iran. In two most recent matches Taegeuk Warriors recorded victories Iraq (3:0) and Lebanon (1:0).
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In 3 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored only in one of the halves

СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
South Korea won 3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches

СтавкаCorners: total under 8,5
This bet played in three most recent head-to-head matches

Tip and bets
In this match we offer to place a bet on Korean team, their squad is better on paper, plus they are motivated for a victory. The Red Devils didn't lose a single match at the current stage and we don't think that they will be beaten by a modest Syria, who has to play away from home.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on South Korea
We are not expecting a goalless match - Syria has nothing to lose now, which might become a motivation boost for the nominal hosts. South Korea has a great offensive line, so we offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 2 goals