South Korea vs Bolivia prediction, H2H and probable lineups, November 14, 2025
South Korea and Bolivia square off again this November, and even though it’s “just” an international friendly, it still feels like one of those games worth watching. Both sides are trying to build rhythm, try new faces, and fix the issues from their last outings. So yeah, it’s not a tournament match, but it’s a good test for both teams.
Form Guide
South Korea
Korea have been a bit up-and-down lately. They play good football going forward, but sometimes switch off too easily at the back. The team has pace, creativity, and that usual quick link-up style, but consistency hasn’t really been their friend this year. Still, at home or on neutral ground, they usually look the more confident side.
Bolivia
Bolivia’s results haven’t been the brightest, especially away from home where they tend to struggle with intensity and defensive mistakes. They show fight and can be stubborn in spells, but they’ve found it hard to turn that into wins. Their main goal now is to tidy up the backline and use counterattacks more efficiently.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
These two don’t meet a lot, but whenever they do, South Korea usually have the upper hand. Bolivia defend deep and hope to frustrate the Koreans, but over the years, Korea’s pace and sharp movement tend to break them down eventually. It’s not a “big rivalry,” but the games are usually interesting tactically.
Team News
South Korea
Korea are expected to stick with a mix of regular starters and a couple of new guys trying to break into the squad. Their frontline looks solid as usual, and the midfield has enough energy to control the tempo. Defensive rotation might happen since the coach wants to test a few combinations.
Bolivia
Bolivia might go with a more cautious lineup. A few senior players return, which helps, but their main worry is still defensive shape. Expect them to keep things tight and pick moments to break forward. They might experiment with a new forward pairing too.
Probable Lineups
South Korea (4-2-3-1):
GK: Kim Seung-gyu
DEF: Kim Tae-hwan, Kim Min-jae, Park Ji-soo, Lee Ki-je
MID: Hwang In-beom, Park Yong-woo
AM: Lee Kang-in, Hwang Hee-chan, Son Heung-min
FW: Cho Gue-sung
Bolivia (4-4-2):
GK: Guillermo Viscarra
DEF: Diego Bejarano, Jesús Sagredo, Luis Haquin, Roberto Fernández
MID: Ramiro Vaca, Leonel Justiniano, Henry Vaca, Roberto Carlos Fernández
FW: Marcelo Moreno, César Menacho
Players to Watch
Son Heung-min (South Korea):
Always the main guy. His movement and finishing can basically decide the game on their own.
Lee Kang-in (South Korea):
The playmaker who brings creativity and quick feet. Expect him to cook up chances.
Marcelo Moreno (Bolivia):
Bolivia’s veteran forward—strong in the air and can punish defenders if they switch off.
Ramiro Vaca (Bolivia):
Good with the ball, can help Bolivia transition from defending to attacking.
Match Prediction
It honestly feels like a match South Korea should edge. Bolivia can be compact, but Korea’s speed and sharper attackers give them the advantage. I’m going with a 2–0 win for South Korea.
Betting Tips (Not Financial Advice)
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South Korea to Win – safest call.
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Under 3.5 Goals – Bolivia rarely concedes huge numbers, and friendlies are usually calmer.
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Son Heung-min Anytime Scorer – always a solid shout.
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Both Teams Not to Score (BTTS – No) – Bolivia might struggle to create enough.
Wrap-Up
This might not be a high-stakes showdown, but it’s still a nice watch for fans wanting to see where both teams are heading. South Korea look more settled and should handle the game, while Bolivia will try to prove they can be tougher than usual away from home. Let’s see how it goes on November 14!