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South Korea

L
L
W
W
W
L

31 May 2026

01:00 (UTC+0)

(2
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0)

5

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0

FT

Trinidad and Tobago

D
L
L
D
D
D

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World Cup-bound South Korea look to fine-tune their tactical engine in a crucial warm-up fixture against a Trinidad and Tobago side entering a transitional phase. While the visitors arrive with a penchant for draws, the disparity in defensive discipline and elite-level experience makes this a high-stakes audition for South Korea's fringe players.

Home Motivation

Low

South Korea's motivation is low as this is a friendly match, but they are aiming for a victory to build team morale and assess high-altitude adaptation for the upcoming World Cup.

Away Motivation

Low

Trinidad and Tobago's motivation is low as this is an international friendly, with no competitive stakes or upcoming major tournaments.

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Metric

Away

0.24

xG Conceded per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.78

South Korea's defensive structure is significantly tighter, conceding nearly seven times less xG per game in recent form.

75%

Possession %

All comps (EWMA)

52%

The home side averages 75% possession in recent matches, suggesting they will dictate the match flow entirely.

11.57

Corners won per game

All comps (EWMA)

5.97

South Korea wins nearly twice as many corners as Trinidad and Tobago on a recent-form basis.

50%

Clean sheet %

Home/Away split

10%

In their last 10 matches at their respective venues, South Korea has kept five clean sheets compared to just one for Trinidad and Tobago.

0.95

Shots on target against

All comps (EWMA)

4.31

Trinidad and Tobago concedes over four times as many shots on target per game in recent form (4.31 vs 0.95).

Form & Streaks

South Korea has won 5 of their last 10 matches across all competitions, including notable shutouts against Ghana and Bolivia.

Trinidad and Tobago has lost 6 of their last 10 matches when playing away from home, conceding 22 goals in that span.

Across their last 10 matches, Trinidad and Tobago have been held to just 1 win while recording 6 draws.

Tactical Overview

South Korea enters this friendly with clear motivation to refine their high-altitude adaptation, as emphasized by manager Hong Myung-bo. Statistically, they are suffocating opponents, trending at 75% possession and a staggering 11.57 corners won per game in recent form (weighted toward recent matches). Defensively, they are elite, trending at only 0.24 goals conceded per game on a recent-form basis, which is reflected in their 50% clean sheet rate over the last 10 matches. Trinidad and Tobago has struggled significantly on their travels, losing 6 of their last 10 away matches, including heavy defeats like the 0-3 loss to Bolivia and 1-4 against Venezuela. They will likely rely on Levi García to exploit counter-attacking opportunities, but they face a backline anchored by Kim Min-jae that has limited opponents to just 0.95 shots on target against in recent form. Given that South Korea has won 5 of their last 10 home matches, including a 2-0 victory over Paraguay, their technical superiority in midfield led by Lee Kang-In should dictate the tempo.

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Key Players

South Korea will rely on the attacking prowess of Son Heung-min, who joins from Los Angeles FC. Defensively, Kim Min-jae is expected to anchor the backline. Midfielder Hwang In-Beom is also a key figure in the team's setup. The team is aiming to build momentum for the upcoming World Cup.

Absences

Hwang In-Beom

recovering from injury, not starting

DOUBT

Oh Hyeon-Gyu

unlikely to play

OUT

Home

Key Players

South Korea will rely on the attacking prowess of Son Heung-min, who joins from Los Angeles FC. Defensively, Kim Min-jae is expected to anchor the backline. Midfielder Hwang In-Beom is also a key figure in the team's setup. The team is aiming to build momentum for the upcoming World Cup.

Absences

Hwang In-Beom

recovering from injury, not starting

DOUBT

Oh Hyeon-Gyu

unlikely to play

OUT

Away

Key Players

Trinidad and Tobago's defense will likely be led by captain Kobi Henry. Upfront, Levi García is expected to be a key player in generating scoring opportunities. Andre Rampersad will be important in the midfield to control the flow of the game.

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Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.

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