FIFA World Cup · Tuesday 22 June 2010 · Durban, South Africa

Nigeria 2–2 South Korea (22 Jun 2010): Result & Goals

Goals

  • 12'Kalu UcheNigeria
  • 38'Lee Jung-sooSouth Korea
  • 49'Park Chu-youngSouth Korea
  • 69'Yakubu penNigeria

Pre-match prediction

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Nigeria winDrawSouth Korea win

Based on Elo ratings (Nigeria 1708, South Korea 1788) and the outcomes of 5,807 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →

Match facts

  • This is meeting number 4 between Nigeria and South Korea.
  • Head-to-head before this game: Nigeria 0 wins, South Korea 2, 1 draws.
  • Previous meeting: South Korea 2–1 Nigeria on 16 September 2001 (International Friendly).
  • Nigeria won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
  • South Korea won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 5 goals.
  • Elo ratings before kick-off: Nigeria 1708, South Korea 1788 — South Korea were favourites.

Nigeria: last 5 matches

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South Korea: last 5 matches

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Previous meetings

Full head-to-head →
  • South Korea2–1Nigeria16 Sep 2001 · International Friendly
  • South Korea2–2Nigeria13 Sep 2001 · International Friendly
  • South Korea1–0Nigeria8 Jun 1983 · Korea Cup