Sweden vs South Korea LIVE World Cup 2018: Latest score and goal updates from the Group F encounter
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Your support makes all the difference.Sweden will be desperate to get their first World Cup 2018 finals campaign for 12 years off to a winning start when they face Group F minnows South Korea in Nizhny Novgorod on Monday.
Janne Andersson’s team lack star power without Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but formidable organisation and team spirit got them to Russia at the expense of Netherlands and Italy.
South Korea have been hit by injuries in the build-up to this tournament, and expectations are low for the least heralded squad they have ever sent to a World Cup.
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What time is kick-off?
Sweden vs South Korea kicks off at 1pm.
Where can I watch it?
The game will be broadcast live on ITV.
Odds
Sweden Win: 11/10
South Korea Win: 7/2
Draw: 41/18
Prediction
Sweden 2-0 South Korea: Andersson’s team will have too much in the final third for their opponents, particularly with Emil Forsberg pulling the strings.
Good morning and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of the Group F encounter between Sweden and South Korea at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.
Here is a reminder of how we assessed the two countries' chances before a ball was kicked.
First up, it's Janne Andersson's Sweden squad, who have arrive at in international tournament without Zlatan Ibrahimovic in their ranks for the first time in years.
And now South Korea, who face the toughest of tasks in Group F alongside Sweden, Mexico and world champions Germany.
The supporters are taking their seats inside the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium and it's fair to say that one set are more excited about this contest than the other.
The teams are in the tunnel. After Germany faltered against Mexico yesterday, a win here is essential for both countries - only one can get it though and it's now time to find out who that will be?
If we're judging the ability of each side on their national anthem - which we always do - then it's South Korea in the box seat. Passion in abundance.
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