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As part of Group H, Uruguay takes on South Korea in the first game of the group stage of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The match is set for 8:00 AM ET on Thursday, November 24.
South Korea is +397 to win and take all three points, while Uruguay is -129 to do the same. The odds of a draw are +245. The moneyline says Uruguay has a 56.3% chance of winning this game.
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Uruguay vs. South Korea Match Info
- Game Day: Thursday, November 24, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 AM ET
- Venue: Education City Stadium
Uruguay Stats and Trends
- Uruguay, with 22 goals in 18 matches, was fifth in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying play. On the flip side, South Korea conceded four goals.
- With an even goal differential, Uruguay ranked fifth in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying play.
- Uruguay was defeated by France in the quarterfinals of the 2018 World Cup, 2-0.
- Edinson Cavani notched three goals in the tournament.
- At that tournament, Rodrigo Bentancur chipped in with one assist.
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South Korea Stats and Trends
- South Korea produced 28 goals in 14 matches and Uruguay gave up 22 in World Cup qualifying action.
- In terms of goal differential, South Korea was fourth in AFC World Cup qualifying play (+24).
- After collecting three points in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup, South Korea was knocked out of contention.
- During the competition, Heung Min Son scored two times.
- Lee Jae Sung also contributed, collecting one assist.
Uruguay vs. South Korea Players to Watch
- Luis Suarez scored eight times for Uruguay in World Cup qualifying (in 14 matches).
- Giorgian De Arrascaeta added five goals and one assist in the qualifying campaign.
- During the qualifying campaign, Federico Valverde scored two times (but had zero assists).
- Cavani scored two times for Uruguay in World Cup qualifying.
- On offense, Son helped propel South Korea with seven goals and one assist in 12 World Cup qualifiers.
- South Korea’s most recent World Cup qualifying campaign included three goals and four assists from Hee-chan Hwang.
- In the last World Cup qualifying cycle (in which he played 11 matches), Chang-Hoon Kwon accumulated four goals and one assist for South Korea.
- During South Korea’s last World Cup qualifying campaign, Hwang Ui-Jo played 12 matches, and he came through with two goals and one assist.
Chances to Win the World Cup
| Chance to Win the World Cup | Implied Probability | Overall Rank | Group Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 2.4% | 11 | 2 |
| South Korea | 0.5% | 20 | 3 |
Pick to Win Uruguay vs. South Korea
The best pick to win is Uruguay.
