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Brazil vs South Korea: Predictions, tips & betting odds

South Korea are out to pull off a big surprise when they take on Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday.

The Asian side beat Portugal in their last game of the group stage to book their spot in the knockout rounds of the competition and have the unenviable task of battling Brazil for a spot in the last eight.

Brazil vs South Korea latest odds

Brazi. are huge favourites to win the last 16 tie and progress to the next round at odds of 1/4 (1.25) with bet365.

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South Korea are the outsiders to emerge victorious at odds of 12/1 (13.00) while the draw is priced at 9/2 (5.50).

Brazil vs South Korea first goal scorer odds

Neymar may be back in contention to start this game after missing his side's previous two matches and is the favourite to open the scoring at 10/3 (4.33) while compatriot Guilherme Pedro is available at 7/2 (4.50).

Son Heung-min is Korea's lowest-priced player to break the deadlock at 11/1 (13.00) while Hwang Ui-jo is available at 18/1 (19.00).

Brazil vs South Korea preview

Brazil suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Cameroon in their last group stage match and will have to bounce back against South Korea.

Tite fielded a much-changed team for that match, however, and will likely restore some big names to the starting XI this time out.

South Korea needed a stoppage time winner against Portugal to ensure they progressed to this round at the expense of Uruguay.

The Asian side will have to pull off another big surprise this time if they are to go through to the quarter-finals.

Brazil vs South Korea tips and predictions

Brazil are expected to win big this time out and can be backed to win with a -1 handicap at 4/5 (1.80), which is an appealing bet.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

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