Lebanon U23 vs South Korea U23 Prediction, Odds, Betting Tips – AFC U23 Asian Cup 10/01/2026

AFC U23 Asian Cup

Lebanon U23 vs South Korea U23

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 – 11:30

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4.3

Draw

1.34

Away

Lebanon U23 face South Korea U23 in this AFC U23 Asian Cup Group C encounter, with the Cedars making their debut against experienced Koreans. Both seek crucial points after mixed openers.

The match kicks off at 11:30 GMT+0 on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Al-Shabab Club Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with 15,000 capacity. This AFC U23 Asian Cup group stage fixture impacts progression paths. No referee details available.

Betting Tips and Match Insights

Lebanon U23 show debut resilience but face superior opposition, while this Lebanon U23 vs South Korea U23 prediction today backs Korea’s quality prevailing. South Korea dominate qualifiers defensively. Head-to-head absent at this level. Group dynamics favor favorites. Expect disciplined contest.

Lebanon U23 Results

Lebanon U23 debut with competitive loss, displaying fight against stronger sides. They qualify impressively as newcomers. Defensive efforts notable.

Losses come narrowly in tournament. Wins clean against peers. Draws resilient. Scoring timely. Debut spirit high.

South Korea U23 Results

South Korea U23 draw opener solidly, maintaining unbeaten run in group. They excel in qualifiers. Defensive foundation strong.

Draws cautious in openers. Wins clinical. Losses friendly exposures. Clean sheets frequent. Tournament readiness evident.

Who will win Saturday’s AFC U23 Asian Cup clash between Lebanon U23 and South Korea U23?

Lebanon U23 > Draw > South Korea U23 >

Lebanon U23

11%

Draw

19%

South Korea U23

70%

Head-to-Head: Lebanon U23 vs South Korea U23

No direct youth encounters recorded recently. First meeting at this level. Historical senior favor Korea. No clashes provide clean slate. Debut adds unpredictability.

Predicted Starting Lineups

Lineups for U23 international matches often feature emerging talents and can change based on tactical needs or fitness, but these projections use recent qualifier performances and typical selections to outline the most likely starting elevens for this AFC U23 Asian Cup group stage clash. Both coaches prioritize experience in key areas.

Lebanon U23

Khalil (GK), El Zein (DF), Sabbagh (DF), Al Haj (DF), Chamas (DF), Srour (MF), Matar (MF), Lajud (MF), Haidar (FW), Al Akbar (FW), Jaber (FW)

South Korea U23

Kim (GK), Hwang (DF), Lee (DF), Park (DF), Cho (DF), Paik (MF), Hong (MF), Lee (MF), Um (MF), Yang (MF), Cho (FW)

Key Factors to Watch

Group C battles intensify, with points deciding quarter-final spots. Debut nerves versus experience. Neutral conditions level.

• Lebanon debutants after qualifier success;
• South Korea strong youth pedigree;
• No direct head-to-head at U23;
• Both cautious in openers;
• Attacking options limited early;
• No major injuries reported;
• Riyadh heat tests endurance;
• Olympic qualification motivates;
• Defensive battles likely.

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Free Tips on Lebanon U23 vs South Korea U23

Limited historical clashes and recent group performances highlight a clear quality gap in this AFC U23 Asian Cup Group C fixture between debutants Lebanon U23 and established South Korea U23. Korea’s defensive solidity contrasts Lebanon’s competitive spirit against stronger sides. These tips focus on verifiable statistical trends to spotlight the sharpest opportunities.

• South Korea U23 kept clean sheets in several recent qualifiers and their group opener draw, supporting bets on Korea to nil or under low Lebanon goal output;
• Lebanon U23 conceded multiple goals in their debut loss to Uzbekistan, while South Korea limited opponents effectively, pointing toward South Korea multi-goal handicap or over team totals;
• No direct U23 head-to-head exists, but senior levels favor Korea heavily, reinforcing expectations of one-sided possession and chances for the favorites;
• South Korea averaged high scoring in qualifiers against regional peers, contrasting Lebanon’s narrow wins, suggesting value in over 2.5 totals despite cautious group play;
• Lebanon scored in four of their last five matches but faced stronger defenses rarely, increasing chances of South Korea clean sheet combined with victory.

Lebanon U23 vs South Korea U23 Prediction 2026

South Korea U23’s superior experience, defensive record, and qualifier dominance position them for victory against debutants Lebanon U23 in this Group C clash. Lebanon fight hard but lack depth against organized favorites. Expect Korea control for clean-sheet win. Lebanon U23 vs South Korea U23 odds favor Koreans heavily. First U23 meeting highlights gap, with Korea’s structure prevailing.

Our Prediction: Lebanon U23 0-3 South Korea U23

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