South Korea
6/9Wins
1.4Goals / game
0.8Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At home, 6 wins from 7 available matches.
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FriendliesFriendly InternationalTHE MATCH CENTRESouth Korea vs Ecuador match centre
Full time
3:0
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Oh Hyeon-Gyu54′
Son Heung-Min58′
Lee Dong-Gyeong86′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Out of date · Calculated 24 Sep 11:44 UK.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
South KoreaEcuador
—Expected goals · API-Football—
5Shots on target3
9Total Shots10
60%Ball Possession40%
2Corner Kicks5
16Fouls20
4Yellow Cards5
—Red Cards—
4Goalkeeper Saves2
485Total passes322
429Passes accurate267
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
South Korea 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Ecuador 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Ecuador
4/9Wins
1.1Goals / game
0.7Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At away venues, 0 wins from 4 available matches.
Inspect Ecuador’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
South Korea
9 matchesResults6 wins · 0 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game1.4
Goals conceded per game0.8
Games with 3+ goals3 of 9
Both teams scored1 of 9
Past results, not predictions.
Ecuador
9 matchesResults4 wins · 3 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game1.1
Goals conceded per game0.7
Games with 3+ goals3 of 9
Both teams scored3 of 9
Past results, not predictions.
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare South Korea at home with Ecuador away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 00:25 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Friendlies · 2026/27 · all league matches
South KoreaEcuador
—Matches played—
—Points earned—
—Wins—
—Goals scored / match—
—Goals conceded / match—
—Clean sheets—
—Failed to score—
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares South Korea at home with Ecuador away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
South Korea
Confirmed formation3-4-2-1
- 1
Kim Seung-gyuG - 2
Han-Beom LeeD - 4
Kim Min-jaeD - 26
Hyun-taek ChoD - 22
Young-woo SeolD - 16
Jin-seob ParkM - 10
Jae-sung LeeM - 12
Min-kyu SongM - 29
Seung-Won JeongM - 7
Son Heung-minF - 18
Hyeon-gyu OhF
Ecuador
Confirmed formation4-4-2
- 1
Hernán GalíndezG - 17
Ángelo PreciadoM - 25
Jackson PorozoD - 6
Willian PachoD - 7
Pervis EstupiñánM - 11
Keny ArroyoM - 21
Alan FrancoM - 15
Pedro ViteM - 20
Nilson AnguloM - 10
John YeboahF - 9
Jordy CaicedoF
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
South Korea
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Seung-gyu | 92 | 7.3 | — | — | — | 26 | — |
| Young-woo Seol | 92 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 38 | 1 |
| Han-Beom Lee | 65 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 48 | 1 |
| Kim Min-jae | 75 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 60 | — |
| Hyun-taek Cho | 65 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 19 | — |
| Seung-Won Jeong | 65 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Jin-seob Park | 65 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 34 | 2 |
| Jae-sung Lee | 92 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 71 | 1 |
| Min-kyu Song | 75 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 23 | 2 |
| Hyeon-gyu Oh | 75 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 1 | 12 | — |
| Son Heung-min | 85 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 2 | 34 | — |
| Kim Tae-hyeon | 27 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 31 | — |
| Lee Tae-seok | 27 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 14 | — |
| Kim Bong-Soo | 27 | 6.9 | — | 1 | — | 23 | — |
| Hwang Hee-chan | 27 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 9 | — |
| Wi-je Cho | 17 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 13 | — |
| Oh Se-Hun | 17 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — |
| Min-su Kim | 17 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 |
| Dong-gyeong Lee | 7 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | — |
| Hyeon-woo Jo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Song Bum-keun | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Choi Jun | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tae-hyeon Kim | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gun-hee Kim | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tae-jun Park | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Seung Ho Paik | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Ecuador
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernán Galíndez | 92 | 5.2 | — | — | — | 29 | — |
| Ángelo Preciado | 92 | 5.9 | — | — | — | 25 | 1 |
| Jackson Porozo | 92 | 6.0 | — | — | — | 41 | 3 |
| Willian Pacho | 92 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 49 | 1 |
| Pervis Estupiñán | 92 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 40 | 1 |
| Pedro Vite | 67 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Alan Franco | 92 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 26 | 1 |
| Keny Arroyo | 66 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 16 | — |
| John Yeboah | 75 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 18 | — |
| Nilson Angulo | 74 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 16 | 1 |
| Jordy Caicedo | 67 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 11 | — |
| John Mercado | 26 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 7 | — |
| Denil Castillo | 25 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 6 | 1 |
| Juan Riquelme Angulo | 25 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — |
| Alan Minda | 18 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 4 | — |
| Anthony Valencia | 17 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 6 | 1 |
| Moisés Ramírez | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gonzalo Valle | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| José Andrés Hurtado | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Félix Torres | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jordy Alcivar | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jeremy Sarmiento | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Friendlies table
Current standings. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
Standings are not available for this competition and season.
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | South Korea | Draw | Ecuador |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathonbet | 2.21 | 3.28 | 3.12 |
| Betfair | 2.10 | 3.25 | 3.30 |
| Pinnacle | 2.16 | 3.45 | 3.37 |
| SBO | 2.16 | 2.92 | 2.89 |
| William Hill | 2.15 | 3.20 | 3.10 |
Snapshot from 24 Sep 2026, 09:03 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
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