Who is favored to win in Australia U23 vs South Korea U23?
South Korea U23 is favored to win against Australia U23 due to their stronger recent form, including a competitive group stage in U23 AFC Asian Cup where they faced Uzbekistan U23, while Australia U23 lost 1-2 to Iraq U23 on January 14, 2026; current odds list South Korea U23 at 1.95 and Australia U23 at 3.60 with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time is Australia U23 vs South Korea U23?
The match starts at 3:30 PM UTC on January 17, 2026, which is 11:30 PM AEST for Australian viewers or 5:30 PM AST in Saudi Arabia.
Where is Australia U23 vs South Korea U23 being held?
The game will be played at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a modern venue with a capacity of over 62,000 seats hosting the U23 AFC Asian Cup knockout stage.
Australia U23 vs South Korea U23 prediction & odds - who wins?
South Korea U23 is predicted to win with moneyline odds around 1.95 on DexWin, supported by their higher FIFA ranking heritage (South Korea at 22nd nationally) and better player average age of 21.1 years compared to Australia's recent 1-2 defeat, with coach Lee Min-sung's side showing solid defense.
What is the head to head record between Australia U23 vs South Korea U23?
In their head-to-head history, South Korea U23 holds a slight edge with 4 wins in the last 10 meetings against Australia U23's 3 wins and 3 draws; recent U23 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers saw South Korea winning 2-1 in their last encounter, averaging 2.4 goals per match.
