Preview Line Up Formation North Korea vs Ivory Coast Predictions

Preview Line Up Formation North Korea vs Ivory Coast Predictions

The Ivory Coast have never drawn against Asian opposition, winning four matches and losing three.North Korea conceded just four fouls against Portugal, only one team has conceded fewer in one game in the World Cup since 1966, West Germany (v Chile in 1974).This will be the first time that either the Ivory Coast have met an Asian side or North Korea have met an African side in the World Cup.North Korea have won just one of six meetings with African sides in their history, losing three and drawing two.The Ivory Coast's only World Cup win came in their third group game of the 2006 World Cup when they beat Serbia 3-0.North Korea have lost their last three World Cup games, conceding 14 goals in the process, although only three of those came in the first half.North Korea had 17 shots off target from outside the box in their opening two matches, more than any other side in the competition.The Ivory Coast made 27 unsuccessful dribbles in their first two matches at this World Cup, more than any other side in the tournament.North Korea have not won any of their last eight international fixtures, losing six and drawing two.