South Korea vs Brazil Prediction: Selecao should stand firm in Seoul

South Korea take on Brazil in an international friendly at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Friday (12:00 BST).

Both teams have already secured their places at the 2026 World Cup, although Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil suffered a 1-0 defeat to Bolivia in their last fixture in the South American qualifying tournament. Below are my South Korea vs Brazil predictions, supported by all the latest team news and match odds.

Team News

South Korea should have key men Kim Min-jae, Lee Kang-in and Son Heung-min in their starting line-up, while former Germany youth international Jens Castrop is hoping for an opportunity in midfield.

Football Odds

Brazil are missing Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Marquinhos and Barcelona winger Raphinha due to injuries. Manchester United's Matheus Cunha has returned to the squad, but Tottenham striker Richarlison is expected to lead the line.

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South Korea vs Brazil Odds

South Korea are 5/1 to beat 4/7 visitors Brazil in Seoul, and the draw is a 3/1 chance.

One or both teams failed to score in each of Brazil's last four World Cup qualifiers, and it is 1/1 that there are goals at both ends in Friday's game.

Brazil to win to nil @ 7/5

Brazil's defence has tightened up since their chastening 4-1 defeat to Argentina in March's World Cup qualifier, and they should be backed to beat South Korea to nil in Seoul.

Ancelotti's men kept clean sheets in their last two home qualifiers, defeating Paraguay 1-0 and Chile 3-0, and their last two away fixtures were also low-scoring affairs.

A goalless draw in Ecuador was followed by a 1-0 defeat at altitude in Bolivia, and, despite the absences of goalkeeper Alisson and centre-back Marquinhos, Brazil could prove hard to break down.

Son will become South Korea's most-capped player if he starts on Friday and the hosts beat the USA 2-0 and drew 2-2 with Mexico in two September friendlies.

However, their last competitive international ended in a 1-0 home defeat to Japan in July, and they may struggle to land a blow on Brazil's defence.

Scorecast - Brazil to win 1-0 & Richarlison to score first @ 25/1

With defences expected to dominate in Seoul, take a chance on Richarlison scoring the only goal in a 1-0 Brazil victory.

Dominic Solanke's injury means the striker has been starting regularly for Tottenham, scoring twice in their Premier League opener against Burnley and then also finding the net in last month's 2-2 draw at Brighton.

He has been a far more prolific goalscorer for Brazil than he is at club level, scoring 20 times in 52 appearances for the Selecao.

One of those goals came in a 4-1 win over South Korea in the 2022 World Cup round of 16, and Richarlison could play a decisive role in a tighter victory for Brazil on Friday.

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