South Korea (W) VS China (W) Prediction 9 July 2025

South Korea (W) VS China (W)    Livescore / H2H stats and Live Streaming
Time:09-07-2025 19:00 Wednesday

【Strength Comparison】
The standings show that both South Korea (W) and China (W) have yet to play any matches in the current EAFF Women's Football Championship, so their points and rankings are equal at the moment. However, the historical head-to-head records indicate a slight advantage for China (W) over South Korea (W).
China (W)'s recent international friendly results have also been stronger, with wins over Uzbekistan (W), Thailand (W), and a draw against Canada (W). In contrast, South Korea (W) have struggled against tougher opponents like the USA (W), Spain (W), and Japan (W) in their recent friendlies.

【Head-to-Head】
The head-to-head records between South Korea (W) and China (W) show a mixed result, with China (W) holding a slight edge. Out of the 18 previous competitive meetings, China (W) have won 8, South Korea (W) have won 6, and there have been 4 draws.
Notable results include China (W)'s narrow 1-0 and 1-2 victories over South Korea (W) in the OPAW, as well as their 1-1 draw in the EFFC. This suggests the two teams are closely matched, with China (W) having a slight psychological advantage.

【Key Factors】
Both teams have reported relatively healthy squads, with no major injury concerns. The key factors in this match are likely to be the battle in midfield, the ability to control possession, and the effectiveness of both teams' attacking play.
South Korea (W)'s strong pressing game and counterattacking ability could pose problems for China (W), while the latter's technical quality and organizational discipline may prove difficult for the home side to break down.

【Expert Prediction】
Given the close historical head-to-head record and the evenly matched nature of these two teams, I predict a hard-fought 2-1 victory for China (W). 🇨🇳 The away side's experience, tactical flexibility, and ability to capitalize on set-piece opportunities should give them a slight edge over the determined South Korea (W) team.
However, an upset result is certainly possible, as South Korea (W) will be eager to claim a valuable three points in front of their home fans. The match is likely to be a tightly contested affair, with both teams pushing for the win and neither willing to give an inch.
The key to the outcome may lie in the ability of China (W)'s midfield to control the tempo of the game and create clear-cut chances for their strikers. South Korea (W) will need to be disciplined in their defensive work while also remaining a threat on the counterattack.
Overall, I expect a closely fought encounter, with China (W)'s quality and experience just about seeing them through to a narrow victory. But the margin of victory could be very slim, and a draw would not be a surprising result either.