Korea DPR vs China, AFC Women's Asian Cup, Today Match Prediction

Korea DPR vs China Match Prediction & Analysis

In one of the marquee matches of the Asian Cup group stage, DPR Korea face China in Sydney on Monday at 2:30 PM IST, running parallel to the other group game. Both teams enter the clash full of confidence after winning their first two matches and already securing places in the quarterfinals. With qualification settled, this encounter will decide who finishes as group winners, setting up an exciting contest.

Current Standings:  Even though both have six points, DPR Korea tops Group B on account of a better goal difference. 

Head-to-head Record: The North Korean women have an edge over China in this fixture, having won three of their four matches in the competition and losing only once. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Korea DPR Preview

DPR Korea cruised past tournament debutants Bangladesh with an emphatic 5–0 victory. The Eastern Azaleas were made to work for much of the first half, but two quick goals in stoppage time from Myong Yu-jong and Kim Kyong-yong broke the resistance. 

From there, the floodgates opened as Kim Kyong-yong added another, while Chae Un-yong and Kim Hye-yong also got on the scoresheet. The margin could have been even bigger, with three goals ruled out by VAR. DPR Korea dominated the match, finishing with an xG of 5.32, 30 shots, and conceding almost nothing with an xGA of 0.00.

Myong Yu-jong and Kim Kyong-yong head into the clash with China in strong scoring form. Kim impressed with a brace in the last match, while Myong has scored in both games, including a hat-trick in the opener. The duo will undoubtedly be the key players to watch.

DPR Korea Probable Starting Lineup - ​Yu Son-gum (GK); Ri Myong-gum, Ri Kum-hyang, An Kuk-hyang, Ri Hye-gyong, Myong Yu-jong, Kim Song-gyong, Chae Un-yong, Kim Hye-yong, Ri Hak, Kim Kyong-yong. 

China Preview

Like DPR Korea, China also eased past lower-ranked Uzbekistan with a 3–0 win in round two. Uzbekistan’s goalkeeper kept them in the game for over 30 minutes before Shao Ziqide broke the deadlock from the penalty spot. 

Soon after the break, Quington Li struck twice in quick succession to seal the result. It was a far more commanding display compared to their opener against Bangladesh, as China controlled 77% possession and conceded virtually nothing with an xGA of 0.00.

Across two matches, China have rotated their squad effectively, with different players stepping up on the scoresheet. However, in big games, much will depend on Wang Shuang, the five-time Chinese Women’s Player of the Year. Though rested in the second match, she already made her mark with a goal in the opener.

China Probable Starting Lineup - Chen Chen (GK); Li Mengwen, Wu Haiyan, Wang Linlin, Chen Qiaozhu, Zhang Xin, Zhang Rui, Yao Wei, Wang Yanwen, Wang Shuang, Shao Ziqin. 

KOREA DPR vs CHINA
Winning Prediction

DPR Korea have historically held the upper hand over China, winning 14 of their 22 meetings while losing just three. The last time the sides met in the World Cup qualifiers, North Korea edged the contest 2–1. A similarly tight encounter could be on the cards again. With China having struggled against some of Asia’s top-ranked teams in recent years, the slight advantage may lie with DPR Korea. 

DPR Korea to win (2-1)

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