Germany looks to get back on track in a big way when they face South Korea in a 2023 Women's World Cup Group H match in Brisbane, Australia, on Thursday. Germany appeared to be well on its way to the Round of 16, but suffered a stunning 2-1 defeat to Colombia on Sunday. Germany now needs to win to advance, as does South Korea, who also needs a lot of outside help. South Korea dropped a 1-0 decision to Morocco on Sunday, their second loss of the competition. Germany rolled to a 6-0 victory over Morocco in their first match.
Kickoff is set for 6 a.m. ET at Brisbane Football Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. Germany are the -500 favorites (risk $500 to win $100) in the latest South Korea vs. Germany odds, with South Korea the +1200 underdogs. A draw is priced at +500 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Germany vs. South Korea picks, you need to see what SportsLine's Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+4.78 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (+3.64), Euro 2024 qualifiers (+3.01) and the Europa League (+1.60).
Now, Green has taken a close look at the Germany vs. South Korea match and locked in his Women's World Cup predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for South Korea vs. Germany:
- South Korea vs. Germany spread: South Korea +1.5 (+120), Germany -1.5 (-150)
- South Korea vs. Germany over/under: 2.5 goals
- South Korea vs. Germany money line: South Korea +1200, Germany -500, Draw +500
- SK: South Korea are 3-5 since the beginning of the year
- GER: Germany are two-time Women's World Cup champions, winning it all in 2003 and 2007
- South Korea vs. Germany picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Germany
Forward Klara Buhl may be young, but she certainly can provide some offensive firepower. The 22-year-old has already played in 37 matches for the Germans and has registered 15 goals. She scored in the 46th minute against Morocco in the opener, and registered three goals in 2023 FIFA World Cup qualifying. Since the start of 2022, she has seven goals in 18 appearances.
Another weapon for the Germans is midfielder Lina Magull. The 28-year-old has scored 22 goals in 74 appearances. She registered three goals in qualifying, including two in a 7-0 victory over Bulgaria. Since 2021, she has scored seven goals in 27 matches for the German national team. She plays professionally for Bayern Munich of Frauen-Bundesliga, scoring 37 goals in 137 appearances for them. See picks at SportsLine.
Why you should back South Korea
The South Koreans had appeared to be peaking at the right time. Entering the 2023 Women's World Cup, they had won three consecutive matches, outscoring their opponents 12-3. Among the veterans making their mark on the team is midfielder Cho So-hyun, who has 25 goals in 147 career appearances. The 35-year-old scored a pair of goals in a 5-2 international friendly victory over Zambia in April. She plays professionally for Tottenham Hotspur of the English Women's Super League.
Another veteran leader is midfielder Ji So-yun. The 32-year-old has played the most matches for South Korea with 147, and has a team-high 67 career goals. She played for parts of nine seasons for Chelsea in the English Women's Super League, where she scored 37 times in 124 matches. See picks at SportsLine.
How to make South Korea vs. Germany picks
Green has broken down the Women's World Cup match from every angle. He is leaning Under on the total goals, and has identified two confident best bets. Head to SportsLine to see his analysis and top picks.
Who wins Germany vs. South Korea, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to find out which wagers have all the value, all from the soccer expert who has been profitable in multiple areas since last year's World Cup, and find out.
