Korea Republic vs Brazil Prediction & Picks - International Friendlies

Prediction published on 10/10/25, 3:25 AM  by Tyler Doty in Soccer Picks

With their tickets punched for the 2026 World Cup, South Korea and Brazil meet for a prestigious friendly in Seoul. Korea, on the rise, welcomes a Seleção that has eased off the pressure somewhat... perhaps a little too much! 

South Korea, the clear winner of its World Cup qualifying group, is on a roll. It has three wins, one draw, and only one loss in its last five games, including two convincing friendlies against the United States (0-2) and Mexico (2-2). Who's behind all the good plays? Heung-Min Son, of course! The striker is shining as brightly for his national team as he is for his new MLS club, Los Angeles FC, where he has already racked up eight goals since mid-August. In front of a Seoul World Cup Stadium ready to erupt, South Korea dreams of upsetting the Seleção!

With qualification for 2026 already in the bag, Brazil coasted through the South American qualifiers... until they lost to Bolivia (1-0) in their final game. It was a defeat with little consequence, but it was a slight blemish for a team with such high expectations... Carlo Ancelotti now needs to tighten the screws with just a few months to go before the summer of 2026. With an attack that is as formidable as ever but a defense that is sometimes too lax, Brazil will need to be wary of a trip that has all the makings of a trap ahead of the big games!