The market's verdict

The betting market closed with South Korea at 1.39 — an implied 67% chance. The favourite delivered.

• South Korea: opened 1.37, closed 1.39 (67%)
• Japan: opened 2.90, closed 2.85 (33%)

Half-time: South Korea 40 - 42 Japan.

South Korea v Japan — previous meetings

• 2026-08-16South Korea 64-86 Japan
• 2026-08-14South Korea 76-75 Japan
• 2026-08-13South Korea 59-77 Japan
• 2026-07-06Japan 79-81 South Korea