Korea DPR vs United Arab Emirates Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | World Cup Qualifiers

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Tournament: World Cup Qualifiers

Date: March 25, 2025

Kick-off Time: 6:15 PM GMT

Venue: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium

The latest clash of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers will witness North Korea lock horns against the United Arab Emirates in a Group A showdown. The hosts are desperate to get things back on track and rejuvenate their chances of going through to the next round.

Chollima have not won a single game in the qualifiers and sit at the bottom of the table with just six points in seven outings. They have lost five games, including all of their last four games heading into this fixture.

UAE on the other hand will want to capitalise on North Korea’s vulnerability. They sit comfortably at the third position with ten points from three wins and a draw.

The Whites have scored twelve while conceding six and have the second best goal difference in Group A (+6). Although they have done extremely well in the qualifiers, UAE have never managed to beat North Korea till date. They will be highly motivated to change that and secure their first win.

Korea DPR Team News

The home side will have all their players available for selection heading into this game.

United Arab Emirates Team News

UAE will take a trip to North Korea with an injury free squad. They will look to grab a victory against their opponents.

Korea DPR vs United Arab Emirates Predicted Lineups

DPR Korea Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Kang Ju-hyok

Defenders: Yu-Sing Kim, Myong-Song Ro, Sin Kwang-nam, Sung-Hye Kim

Midfielders: Kang-kuk-Chol Un-Chol Ri

Forwards: Paek Chung-song, Ri II-Song, Jin-hyok, Kuk-Jin

United Arab Emirates Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):

Goalkeeper: Eisa

Defenders: Aldhanhani, Al-Hammadi, Al Attas, Meloni

Midfielders: Nader, Hunt; Abdullah, Lima, Alghassani

Forwards: Oliveira

Korea DPR vs United Arab Emirates Head-to-Head Record

UAE have never defeated North Korea.

Key Players to Watch in Korea DPR vs United Arab Emirates

Kwang-hun Pak (Korea DPR)

North Korea will look up to Kwang-hun Pak to take them over the line against UAE. The forward came off the bench in the 70th minute and scored the lone goal for North Korea. He accounts for one of UAE’s five goals in the third round of qualifiers and will be hopeful to add more goals to his tally.

Khalid Eisa (United Arab Emirates)

The shot-stopper will be the man to watchout for the UAE heading into this game. He put up a strong performance in the last game against Iran’s mighty attacking unit.

Although he couldn’t keep a clean sheet, Eisa pulled off six saves, including three from inside the box. He was UAE’s best man on the pitch and will hope to maintain the momentum against North Korea.

Korea DPR vs United Arab Emirates Prediction

UAE are enjoying a good run of form so far while North Korea are struggling to keep up with everyone’s pace. Therefore, we expect this game to go UAE’s way.

Predicted Score: Korea DPR 1-3 United Arab Emirates

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