Qatar vs North Korea Prediction, Lineups & Odds
Qatar Look Capable of Covering the Line
Back Qatar -1.5 on the Asian Handicap market against North Korea. The 2.50 for our betting prediction appeal and we need our selection to win by two goals or more.
Match Preview & H2H
Qatar approach this fixture after losing 5-0 in an Asia World Cup qualifier against United Arab Emirates. Qatar dominated possession with 68% of the ball but failed to have a shot on target at Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Last time out, North Korea drew 1-1 in a friendly match against Jordan. In their most recent World Cup qualifier, North Korea lost 1-0 to Uzbekistan at the New Laos National Stadium in Vientiane, Laos. North Korea had 59% possession and two shots on target.
Qatar and North Korea drew 2-2 when they last played each other. This was a World Cup qualifier at the New Laos National Stadium in September 2024.
Confirmed Lineups
Qatar confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Meshaal Barsham (GK), Tarek Salman, Lucas Mendes, Murad Naji, Pedro Miguel, Mostafa Meshaal, Ahmed Fathi, Homam Elamin, Ahmed Al Ganehi, Ahmed Al-Rawi, Akram Afif.
North Korea confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Ju-Hyok Kang (GK), Jin-Hyuk Kim, Hwi-Nam Jong, Yu-Song Kim, Sung-Hye Kim, Chung-Song Paek, Myong-Song Ro, Kuk-Chol Kang II, Il-Song Ri, Kuk-Jin Kim, Jo-Guk Ri.
Expert Asia World Cup Qualification Analysis
The first port of call is to check out the team news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.
Key Qatar vs North Korea stats:
Qatar vs North Korea Prediction
North Korea look vulnerable for this Asia World Cup qualifier and our prediction is to side with Qatar at 2.50 on the Asian Handicap market. We need our selection to overcome a -1.5 goal margin.
Those expecting a one-sided affair can back Qatar on the Asian Handicap -2.5 and you would need them to win by three goals or more.
Our Pick
Qatar Asian Hcp -1.5 @ 2.50
Qatar vs North Korea Odds
For this Asia World Cup Qualification match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Qatar are the 1.53 favourite to win and that means a 65% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, North Korea are trading at 6.50.
Over and Under 2.5 Goals backers are able to get similar odds on the Total Goals market. Both Teams to Score betting is always popular and the No option on the BTTS market is available at 1.70.
You can find hundreds of markets for every Asia World Cup Qualification match, with the leading football betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your bets.
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Full Time Result
1
1.53
X
4.00
2
6.50
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Half Time Result
1
2.10
X
2.20
2
6.50
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Double Chance
1X
1.11
12
1.25
X2
2.38
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Both Teams to Score
Yes
2.05
No
1.70
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Draw No Bet
1
1.18
2
4.50
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Asian Handicap
1 Hcp -1
1.98
2 Hcp +1
1.88
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Total Goals
Under 2.5
1.80
Over 2.5
2.00
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Total Corners
Under 8.5
2.00
Over 8.5
1.73
Best Betting Offers
Qatar
- World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. A: 19/11 UAE 5 Qatar0
- World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. A: 14/11 Qatar 3 Uzbekistan2
- World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. A: 15/10 Iran 4 Qatar1
- World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. A: 10/10 Qatar 3 Kyrgyzstan1
- World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. A: 10/09 North Korea 2 Qatar2
North Korea
- Friendlies: 14/03 Jordan 1 North Korea1
- World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. A: 19/11 North Korea 0 Uzbekistan1
- World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. A: 14/11 North Korea 2 Iran3
- World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. A: 15/10 Kyrgyzstan 1 North Korea0
- World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Grp. A: 10/10 UAE 1 North Korea1
Team Stats
Latest Asia World Cup Qualification and match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Qatar Betting Stats
North Korea Betting Stats
Full time Result
- 14 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in previous 20 matches
- 8 wins, 2 defeats and 0 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full time Results
- 3 wins, 11 defeats and 4 draws in previous 18 matches
- 1 wins, 6 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 2.05 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.45 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 12 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 17 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.06 goals scored and 1.83 conceded in the previous 18 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.89 goals per game in the previous 18 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 18 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 18 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
Team News
If you’re wanting the latest Qatar vs North Korea team news, then you’ve come to the right place. Get the best information.
Qatar vs North Korea Lineups
Qatar Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
North Korea Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Qatar Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
North Korea Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Qatar Substitutes
- 1Mahmud Abunada
- 3A. Hasan Fadlalla
- 4Ahmed Suhail
- 6Abdulaziz Hatem
- 7Ahmed Alaaeldin
- 8Jassem Gaber
- 9Edmilson Junior
- 11Yusuf Abdurisag
- 16Boualem Khoukhi
- 18Mohamed Surag
- 21Salah Zakaria
- 23Abdullah Yousif
North Korea Substitutes
- 3Kuk-Chol Jang
- 4Kum-Chol Ri
- 6Tam Kye
- 11Kwang-Hun Pak
- 12Ryong Choe
- 13Kuk Choe
- 14Kwang-Myong Ri
- 18Kil-Ryong Hong
- 21Kwang-Jun Yu
- 22Chung-Guk Han
- 23Kum-Song Jong
Previous Qatar Lineups
Previous North Korea Lineups
Get the jump ahead of kick-off by accessing the confirmed lineups and find out who is on the substitutes bench. We have the formations and previous starting 11s.
Team Squads
Qatar Squad
North Korea Squad
Every squad is covered in-depth so that you can get all the player info you need.
Tables & Standings
World Cup Qualification AFC 3rd Round Group A
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Iran | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12:5 | 16 |
2 | Uzbekistan | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8:5 | 13 |
3 | UAE | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12:4 | 10 |
4 | Qatar | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10:17 | 7 |
5 | Kyrgyzstan | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6:13 | 3 |
6 | North Korea | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5:9 | 2 |
We’re on hand to provide you with the updated Asia World Cup Qualification standings. Find out where each team is placed in the table after the latest results.
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