World Cup Opta Stats: South Korea v Algeria

Will South Korea be celebrating after their match with Algeria?

Both South Korea and Algeria are in search of their first point after opening game defeats. Opta shines their statistical light on the proceedings.

This is South Korea and Algeria's first World Cup encounter. The odds of this first encounter ending as a draw are 3.45n/a.

Their only previous meeting was in a friendly on 14 December 1985 in the Mexican city of Nezahualcoyotl, with the game ending in a 2-0 win for South Korea. They are 2.3611/8 to win.

South Korea are unbeaten in their two previous World Cup games against African sides, winning against Togo in 2006 (2-1) and drawing against Nigeria in 2010 (2-2). They are 1.42/5 in the Double Chance market.

Sofiane Feghouli's goal from the penalty spot against Belgium was the only shot that Algeria managed to hit on target in their opening game. South Korea are 2.727/4 to keep a clean sheet.

In fact, Algeria attempted only three shots (inc. blocked) in the whole match against Belgium - no side attempted fewer in the opening round of group stage matches. Under 2.5 goals is 1.654/6.

South Korea have won just one of their last six World Cup group stage games (W1 D3 L2). Algeria are 3.412/5 to win.

Algeria have scored just two goals in their last 11 hours and 25 minutes of World Cup football. Under 1.5 goals is 2.962/1.

Algeria have finished bottom of their group stage table with one point in each of their last two World Cup participations (1986 & 2010). South Korea are 4.03/1 to win half-time/full-time.

South Korea have ended the group stage with a record of P3 W1 D1 L1 in each of their last two World Cup participations (2006 & 2010). They are 2.8615/8 to qualify from Group H.