Australia U23 vs South Korea U23: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Australia U23

1st place in AFC U-23 Championship

1-2

South Korea U23
Win Probability 39%

17/01/2026 11:30

South Korea U23

No standing data

AFC U-23 Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Australia U23 vs South Korea U23 on 17 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Australia U23 vs South Korea U23 preview before placing your bet.

Australia U23 will face South Korea U23 in AFC U-23 Championship on January 17, 2026 at 11:30.
Australia U23 are currently 1st with 7 points after 3 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.30.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:30

2026-01-17

Australia U23 vs South Korea U23 - Prediction & Odds

Australia U23

South Korea U23

2026-01-17 11:30

STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2026

Group D	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Australia U23	7	3	2	1	0	20	0	20
02 China U23	7	3	2	1	0	12	1	11
03 Timor Leste U23	3	3	1	0	2	7	8	-1
04 Northern Mariana Island U23	0	3	0	0	3	0	30	-30

Group J	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 South Korea U23	9	3	3	0	0	13	0	13
02 Indonesia U23	4	3	1	1	1	5	1	4
03 Laos U23	4	3	1	1	1	3	8	-5
04 Macau U23	0	3	0	0	3	1	13	-12

Group C	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Uzbekistan U23	7	3	2	1	0	5	2	3
02 South Korea U23	4	3	1	1	1	4	4	0
03 Lebanon U23	3	3	1	0	2	5	7	-2
04 Iran U23	2	3	0	2	1	0	1	-1

Group D	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Australia U23	6	3	2	0	1	4	3	1
02 China U23	5	3	1	2	0	1	0	1
03 Iraq U23	2	3	0	2	1	2	3	-1
04 Thailand U23	2	3	0	2	1	2	3	-1

Head To Head

05/06/2025 06:00

South Korea U23

0 - 0

Australia U23

INT FRL

26/03/2024 16:00

Australia U23

2 - 2

South Korea U23

WAFF U23

22/01/2020 09:15

Australia U23

0 - 2

South Korea U23

AFC U23

26/03/2019 06:00

South Korea U23

2 - 2

Australia U23

AFC U23

17/01/2018 07:30

South Korea U23

3 - 2

Australia U23

AFC U23

12/10/2015 06:00

South Korea U23

2 - 1

Australia U23

INT FRL

South Korea U23

33%

Draw

50%

Australia U23

17%

Australia U23 Last 6 matches

14/01/2026 07:30

Iraq U23 1 - 2 Australia U23

AFC U23

11/01/2026 07:30

China U23 1 - 0 Australia U23

AFC U23

08/01/2026 07:30

Australia U23 2 - 1 Thailand U23

AFC U23

09/09/2025 07:35

Australia U23 0 - 0 China U23

AFC U23

06/09/2025 03:30

Timor Leste U23 0 - 6 Australia U23

AFC U23

03/09/2025 03:30

Australia U23 14 - 0 Northern Mariana Island U23

AFC U23

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches South Korea U23

13/01/2026 07:30

Uzbekistan U23 2 - 0 South Korea U23

AFC U23

10/01/2026 07:30

Lebanon U23 2 - 4 South Korea U23

AFC U23

07/01/2026 07:30

South Korea U23 0 - 0 Iran U23

AFC U23

14/10/2025 10:30

Saudi Arabia U23 2 - 0 South Korea U23

INT FRL

10/10/2025 10:30

Saudi Arabia U23 4 - 0 South Korea U23

INT FRL

09/09/2025 08:30

South Korea U23 1 - 0 Indonesia U23

AFC U23

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues AFC U-23 Championship

Played games

Australia U23

South Korea U23

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

4.25

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored

Avg. per game

2.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

3 (75%)1 (25%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

2 (67%)1 (33%)

Australia U23

Recent matches

South Korea U23

Under /Over

(75%)3 1(25%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(33%)1 2(67%)

Under /Over

(50%)2 2(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)1 2(67%)

Under /Over

(50%)2 2(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)1 2(67%)

/Yes

(50%)2 2(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(0%)0 3(100%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Australia U23

South Korea U23

Shots

Australia U23

Total shots

19.75 avg / game

Blocked

5 total

Avg. 2.50

South Korea U23

Total shots

13.67 avg / game

Blocked

2 total

Avg. 2.00

Australia U23 Pass South Korea U23

Total passes

1444

Avg. 481 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

63%

Total passes

319

Avg. 319 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Australia U23

Played games

South Korea U23

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.50

Clean sheets

1.00

8.75

Corners

8.00

10.50

Throw-ins

5.67

1.75

Offsides

2.00

1.00

GK saves

0.33

Australia U23

DISCIPLINARY

South Korea U23

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.75

1.67

0.00

0.00

7.50

Fouls

15.33

10.50

Tackles

8.00

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Australia U23 vs South Korea U23 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Australia U23 vs South Korea U23 on 17 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this AFC U-23 Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Australia U23 vs South Korea U23 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Australia U23's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against South Korea U23's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

AFC U-23 Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live AFC U-23 Championship standings and the AFC U-23 Championship form table to understand exactly where Australia U23 and South Korea U23 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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