FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) - North Korea VS Kyrgyzstan Prediction
FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) - North Korea VS Kyrgyzstan
Match Time:06-06-2025 02:15 Friday (UTC+8)
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Team Reviews
North Korea (Rank 110, 6th in Group A, 3 points)
Form: 0W-3D-5L; recent 2-1 loss to UAE, 2-3 loss to Iran.
Strengths: Playing at a neutral venue (Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh) due to logistical issues, North Korea shows resilience with Jong Il-gwan’s creativity in midfield. Their physical style can disrupt opponents.
Weaknesses: Bottom of Group A, with only 3 points from 8 matches. Defensive frailties (conceded 14 goals) and lack of attacking cohesion (4 goals scored) limit their threat. No direct qualification chance; fourth round unlikely.
Key Players: Jong Il-gwan (midfield), Yu-Song Kim (scored vs. UAE), Kang Kuk-chol (defense).
Kyrgyzstan (Rank 100, 5th in Group A, 6 points)
Form: 2W-0D-6L; recent 3-1 win vs. Qatar, 2-3 loss to Uzbekistan.
Strengths: Mirlan Murzaev’s goal-scoring (2 goals in qualifiers) and Khristiyan Brauzman’s defensive solidity (scored vs. North Korea) give hope. Coach Stefan Tarkovic’s attacking approach suits their counter-attacking style.
Weaknesses: No away wins in qualifiers (0W-1D-3L). Conceded 16 goals in 8 matches, showing defensive issues. Slim chance for fourth place, needing wins in final matches.
Key Players: Murzaev, Brauzman, Gulzhigit Alykulov (midfield).
Head-to-Head Analysis
Record: 5 matches since 2004; Kyrgyzstan won 3 (7 goals), North Korea won 1 (3 goals), 1 draw. Kyrgyzstan won 1-0 in October 2024 (Brauzman 11’).
Trends: Kyrgyzstan kept North Korea scoreless in 3 of last 4 H2Hs. Matches are low-scoring (under 2.5 goals in 4 of 5). Kyrgyzstan’s defensive edge has been key.
Prediction: North Korea 0-1 Kyrgyzstan
North Korea, out of contention, plays for pride at a neutral venue. Kyrgyzstan needs a win to keep faint fourth-place hopes alive for Round 4. Kyrgyzstan’s recent win over Qatar and H2H dominance suggest they can edge out. North Korea’s defensive issues and lack of attacking threat make them vulnerable. A low-scoring game aligns with H2H trends. Kyrgyzstan’s Murzaev and Brauzman can exploit North Korea’s weak defense, while their own defensive solidity should limit North Korea’s chances. A single goal, as in their last meeting, is likely.
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