The market's verdict

The betting market closed with China at 1.19 — an implied 78% chance. South Korea upset it.

• China: opened 1.23, closed 1.19 (78%)
• South Korea: opened 3.95, closed 4.30 (22%)

China — recent form

• 2026-09-09Iran 2-1 China
• 2026-09-07New Zealand 0-2 China
• 2026-09-05China 2-0 India
• 2026-08-28China 2-0 Vietnam
• 2026-08-26China 2-0 Chinese Taipei

South Korea — recent form

• 2026-09-08Qatar 0-2 South Korea
• 2026-09-04South Korea 2-1 Chinese Taipei
• 2026-08-26South Korea 2-1 Hong Kong
• 2026-08-23Japan 2-0 South Korea