While a lot of countries are preparing for the European Championships, Asian sides are focused on qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in Canada, the United States and Mexico.
On Thursday, South Korea face Singapore in the second round of AFC qualifying.
Singapore current form
Singapore have failed to win any of their last four games in qualifying and lost three of them versus Thailand, China and South Korea.
In that winless run, they have conceded no less than 14 goals.
South Korea current form
South Korea, meanwhile, are bossing their group and remain unbeaten. They have won three out of four with the only disappointment coming in a 1-1 draw with Thailand.
In their four games, they have scored 12 and conceded just one.
Singapore vs South Korea Team News
Nazrul Nazari, Anumanthan Kumar and Shakir Hamzah are not in the Singapore squad despite featuring recently, while Zulfahmi Arifin has also dropped out. Shawal Anuar was a late withdrawal.
Key absentees for South Korea are Kim Young-gwon, Cho Gue-sung and Bayern defender Kim Min-Jae.
Scoreline Prediction
The last time the teams played each other, Korea won 5-0, and you can expect similar domination here, though maybe less emphatic away from home.
Singapore 0-4 South Korea
FAQs
What was the score the last time Singapore played Korea? In November of 2023, South Korea defeated Singapore 5-0.
Who is Singapre's top scorer? Jacob Mahler, Faris Ramli and Shawal Anuar have all scored two goals in qualifying.
Who is South Korea's top scorer? Heung-min Son has scored five goals in qualifying.