South Korea — Brazil : Match Preview and Prediction for October 10,2025

South Korea’s Confident Qualification Run

The East Asian squad navigated their World Cup qualification campaign with considerable confidence and vigor. Fortuitously, they weren’t pitted against any truly formidable opponents in their group. South Korea comfortably dispatched all rivals, ultimately securing a spot by outranking their closest competitor by a margin of six points.

Tournament Struggles and Recent Form Boost

It’s widely acknowledged that the Korean team has historically faced persistent challenges in the Asian Cups, often experiencing significant setbacks, much like their Japanese counterparts at similar stages. The national team hasn’t undergone any major overhauls, aside from a slight increase in players called up from Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. The team recently participated in the East Asian Cup with a non-primary squad, suffering a painful defeat to Japan in the final. However, preparation for the World Cup is a distinct endeavor altogether. South Korea recently embarked on a tour of the USA, where they faced local teams and Mexico. The outcome of these matches was remarkably positive; they scored two goals in each encounter and remained undefeated, painting a very encouraging picture.

Brazil’s Necessary Managerial Change

Regarding the Brazilian national team, logical changes have finally materialized. Following the last World Cup, there was widespread dissatisfaction with the previous coach’s performance. Subsequently, the team even failed to reach the Copa America final, making a change absolutely imperative for the squad.

Ancelotti’s Tenure and Defensive Woes

Carlo Ancelotti was brought in to take charge of the team during the qualification rounds. While advancing was almost a given, Brazil’s overall play has been far from impressive. Their defense, in particular, has been a consistent source of problems, leading to catastrophic away performances. In their last qualifying match, they lost to Bolivia away from home, and overall, the team managed to collect only 8 points from 9 away fixtures. They have struggled to score, while conceding just under 1.5 goals per game on average. It’s clear that the squad for these upcoming matches will not be at full strength, with Ancelotti himself confirming plans for experimentation and trying out new tactical combinations.