South Korea are currently top of their group but only by higher goal difference. South Korea have 11 points which is similar to Uzbekistan’s . With three wins, two draws and one losses, both these teams are in competition to remain top of the group while Korea has positive 6 goal points comparatively higher than Uzbekistan’s +2.
Uzbekistan’s defeat came against Iran when they played at their home while South Korea were also victims of Iran.
When these two teams met each other last in Uzbekistan’s home the game resulted 2-2 draw.
Korea Republic is ranked 40th in FIFA ranking while Uzbekistan are 58 which suggests the match to be an excited one.
