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2014 World Cup Free Picks – Group H Russia vs. Korea Odds

South Korea vs Russia Prediction – June 17

Russia is not the favourite in their group but they have a nice chance to advance. The key will be getting this victory over Korea, a match that many expect to be close. [ad-1519080]

Russia vs. Korea
Tuesday June 17
Arena Pantanal – Cuiaba, Brazil
6:00PM
Moneyline:  Russia +115, Korea +200, Draw +240
Total:  2
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Russia

Russia can be a bit of a mystery because they have a lower tier domestic league but one with lots of money behind it.

As a result they keep a lot of their players at home and are not as well known as some others. In recent tune ups they have gone 2-0-1 with a less than impressive draw against Norway.

Last November they beat Korea 2-1.

There is pressure on Russia to show something in this World Cup as the hosts of the next one in 2018.  With coach Fabio Capella they have developed a stronger defensive presence.  That strength may not be tested much against Korea but it will serve them well against Belgium later in the group stage.

They need a win in this one to build some momentum for that important match.

Korea

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This club is not looking very good heading into the World Cup. They have played two friendlies to get ready for action and lost them both without scoring a goal, against hardly elite competition too – Ghana and Tunisia.

Sure Ghana also made the World Cup but losing 4-0 was embarrassing and the lack of goals only hammered home the concern of whether they are going to be able to mount any real offense in Brazil.

There is going to be a lot of pressure on Son Heung-Min, who has proven to be a threat in the Bundesliga but is hardly an international star.

Given their offensive shortcomings I am surprised that Korea is considered such a threat in this one. The key for them is going to be whether they can actually get on the scoreboard.

Since January they have played 6 matches and only scored in 2 of them – winning both against Costa Rica and Greece.

The way Russia is committed on defense now finding the back of the net is going to be even more challenging.

This is quite possibly going to be one of the most boring matches we will see in all of the World Cup.

Whichever team gets a goal, if, will be plenty comfortable salting the game away from that point on, preserving those three big points that will probably mean the difference between making pat the group stage or going home.

Total prediction:  Under
Score prediction:  Russia 1 – Korea 0

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By The Wiesguy

The Wiesguy is a newcomer to the handicapping scene. Hailing from Toronto, Canada he is always sweet on the underdogs and you can often find his thoughts, musings and picks at moneydogs.blogspot.com.