Our Hong Kong vs South Korea Prediction: 1-2
Hong Kong vs South Korea in the East Asian Championship is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Friday July 11, 2025. We’re backing a 1-2 away win, but with both sides showing goal-scoring potential, BTTS is another good betting choice.
This Hong Kong vs South Korea prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Hong Kong's Last Match – Japan vs Hong Kong
Hong Kong must win to recover from their recent 1-6 East Asian Championship defeat against Japan on July 8 and regain momentum. In that match, Hong Kong recorded 31% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Japan | 69% | 0 (16) | 2.04 | 58 |
Hong Kong | 31% | 0 (3) | 0.17 | 26 |
South Korea's Last Match – South Korea vs China PR
South Korea will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-0 East Asian Championship victory over China PR on July 7. In that match, South Korea controlled 56% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
South Korea | 56% | 0 (6) | 2.05 | 57 |
China PR | 44% | 0 (0) | 0.21 | 26 |
Hong Kong vs South Korea Stats
Key Stats
| Hong Kong | South Korea | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.49 | Attacking Strength | 1.5 |
| 1.5 | Defence Strength | 0.73 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 2.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hong Kong are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while South Korea average 2.3 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.