Brazil vs. South Korea Betting Tips and Picks

What: Brazil vs. South Korea, 2022 FIFA World Cup - Knockout Stages (Round of 16)
When: Monday, December 5, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. EST
Where: Ras Abu Aboud Stadium in Qatar
How to watch: Peacock (ESP), Fox Sports (EN), Telemundo

The 2022 FIFA World Cup round of 16 is set, and among the most intriguing matchups in the knockout stages is sure to be Brazil vs. South Korea. Brazil was the winner of Group G, despite their 1-0 defeat against Cameroon in the final game of the group stages. Meanwhile. South Korea made the knockout stages courtesy of a late go-ahead goal against Portugal. The action is set to continue during the week, and we're going to make some Brazil vs. South Korea picks.

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Brazil vs. South Korea Odds

	Spread	Money Line	Total
Brazil	-1.5 (-105)	-325	O 2.5 (-115)
South Korea	+1.5 (-115)	+875	U 2.5 (-105)
Draw		+440

Heading into the round of 16, Brazil is heavily favored against South Korea. Brazil (-325) is expected to make quick work of South Korea (+875) in the knockout stages. A draw (+440) is also considered a long shot. Any Money Line bet in the knockout stages will not include extra time, so those are the odds for first 90 minutes of regulation (and added time). The spread indicates Brazil will win by 1-2 goals, while the total is set between 2-3 goals.

Brazil Best Bets

Despite losing 1-0 against Cameroon in their final group-stage matchup, Brazil shouldn't have too much trouble taking care of South Korea on Monday. There's a major boost heading to the Brazil lineup, as superstar Neymar is expected to return for the round of 16. One of the best players in the world, Neymar can change a World Cup game at a moment's notice and will be crucial for Brazil vs. South Korea.

Brazil was one of the pre-tournament favorites, and for good reason. This is a team with talent up and down the pitch. They have a strong midfield and one of the World Cup's most lethal groups of attackers, in addition to an experienced core of defenders. Brazil only conceded one goal during the group stages, and it came in their final game, an inconsequential one after they had already secured their place in the next round.

Against a South Korean team that will be desperate to keep Brazil off the scoresheet, I think the trend of low-scoring World Cup games continues on Monday. Despite that, I'm confident Brazil has the talent to pull off a win and reach the next round of the World Cup. There's one bet that stands out to me above all the others in this game, and it has great value on the books. My first pick for this game is Brazil to record a shutout win.

Brazil To record a shutout win vs. South Korea

-110

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Brazil kept two clean sheets in the first round of play, while South Korea was held scoreless once in their opener against Uruguay. Still, I don't foresee South Korea having the same success in front of goal against Brazil as they did vs. Portugal, so I think a shutout win for Brazil is a very likely outcome in this one.

South Korea Best Bets

South Korea has been one of the surprises of the tournament, advancing to the knockout stages in dramatic fashion. They face a daunting task in Brazil during the round of 16, and they'll need to execute some near-perfect counter-attacks if they hope to get anything out of this game. The odds represent that, as South Korea (+875) is a massive underdog vs. the mighty Brazil.

South Korea is led by Tottenham Hotspur superstar Heung Min Son, who, while goalless at the World Cup, set up their go-ahead goal over Portugal with an amazing assist. He'll hope to guide the team to an upset win over Brazil, and he'll be playing all over the field in the attacking third in order to try to create some opportunities. Brazil will need to account for him at all times, but with the likes of Casemiro and Marquinhos, he may struggle to find space.

As much as I'd love to see a South Korean upset on Monday, I don't think they'll be able to pull it off. I'm expecting Brazil to get a lead in the first half and hold out for the win by the 90th minute. While I don't want to take the over here, as three goals could be a tall ask if South Korea is held scoreless, I am targeting another bet for Brazil that ties in perfectly to the control I expect them to hold throughout the game.

My second pick for this game is Brazil Halftime/Full Time Money Line (-125). I think Brazil will be able to create plenty of goalscoring opportunities against South Korea and I expect them to gain a lead in the first half, one that they do not relinquish.

Brazil Halftime/Full Time Money Line

-125

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