South Korea U20 vs Senegal U20 Predictions

South Korea managed to edge out Japan in the last 16, which saw them through to the last eight at the Under 20 World Cup. However, they are going up against a Senegal side who are improving, having already made their mark on the international stage. With plenty of the favourites out and given the wide-open nature of the last eight, Senegal can be considered dark horses. However, will they book their place in the last four by claiming a victory over South Korea when the pair meet this weekend?

The rise from South Korea in the last few games has been impressive after they lost their opener 1-0 to Portugal. Despite that, they went on to qualify ahead of the Portuguese, thanks to wins over South Africa and a much-changed Argentina side. A narrow win over Japan in the last 16 pushed South Korea into the last eight. However, can they continue their run in Poland, or have they hit their limit?

Senegal won an all-African last 16 clash as they edged out Nigeria, continuing a solid tournament for the continent. The quarter-finals are pretty well split between the different confederations, while the two finalists of the Under 20 African Championship both made it to the last eight. Senegal were runners-up after losing the final on penalties to Mali, so they’re aiming to follow up on that unlucky loss by storming into the semi-finals of the Under 20 World Cup.

Senegal have made some impressive strides so far, while they’ve continued their recent unbeaten run by making it this far. Senegal have won three of their four matches at this tournament, bringing their unbeaten run to 13 games. That fine run should set them up for a result in this clash, especially given that their three victories in Poland have come by an aggregate score of 7-1, only slipping up in their dead rubber final group game.

Senegal have won eight of their last 10 matches, while they meet a South Korea side who are struggling. They have lost five of their last eight internationals, which leaves them as the outsiders here. We expect Senegal to follow up their great form with a victory, so we’re backing them to move into the semi-finals. Senegal to win is our main tip here, while we’re also backing them to claim a 2-1 victory.