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GHANA VS URUGUAY
The Al Janoub Stadium will be the focus of attention this afternoon as Ghana and Uruguay compete for a place in the World Cup knockout stages in their first meeting since 2010.
Ghana put themselves in a good position with a hard-fought win over South Korea, which came after a 3-2 loss to Portugal in their group opener, while Uruguay needs a win to keep their slim qualification chances alive.
A draw would be enough for Ghana to qualify if South Korea did not defeat Portugal, who are already through; however, if South Korea defeats Portugal, second place in the group will be decided on goal difference.
The Black Stars have scored five goals and allowed five so far at the Qatar World Cup, and they face a team that is yet to score and has only one point from two games.
Mohammed Kudus, Inaki Williams, Jordan Ayew, and Andre Ayew are expected to keep their positions, while Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani must impress, with Darwin Nunez relishing the opportunity to come in and attack alongside Maxi Gomez for Uruguay.
PREDICTION, BETTING TIPS, AND ODDS
Ghana will go into this match knowing that a draw or win will make them the third African team to advance to the last 16, and they will play their hearts out to avenge their loss to Uruguay in 2010. The Black Stars have been better than Uruguay in this competition and have a better chance of winning this goal-filled match. Try GG @1.98 for both teams to score at least one goal.
SOUTH KOREA VS PORTUGAL
South Korea and Portugal will square off at the Education City Stadium in the other Group H match.
The Taegeuk Warriors are level on one point with Uruguay, having both picked up one point from their first two games.
South Korea must win to keep their hopes of reaching the last 16 for the first time since 2010, while Portugal enters the final match aiming to become the first team to have a 100% winning group-stage run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup alive.
The last meeting between the two sides was at the 2002 World Cup, which South Korea won 1-0 on home soil and consequently eliminated Portugal from the competition. The result remains Portugal’s only defeat to Asian opponents, with Portugal winning three matches and recording just one draw.
Portugal began their campaign with a 3-2 victory over Ghana, followed by a 2-0 victory over Uruguay, while South Korea drew 0-0 with Uruguay and lost 2-3 to Ghana.
Son Heung-min is set to win his 107th cap for South Korea, with Napoli’s Kim Min-jae in the middle of the defense, Cho Gue-sung leading the line and Kwon Chang-hoon possibly retaining his spot in a wide position.
Diogo Dalot, Joao Palhinha, and Goncalo Ramos of Portugal are expected to start, while Cristiano Ronaldo may not after missing Wednesday’s training session.
PREDICTION, BETTING TIPS, AND ODDS
South Korea will fight hard and hope Ghana does not win in the other match, but they will face a Portuguese team that has scored in both of their previous two matches at the Qatar World Cup, and it will not be easy. Portugal are the favorites to win this match. Try [email protected] @ 1.27 for Portugal to win or draw.
