World Cup Betting Preview: France vs South Korea Game Odds

World Cup 98 winners France must end a worrying goal drought on Sunday against Asian football powerhouse South Korea or face the prospect of another early exit at the World Cup.

After a lacklustre 0-0 draw with Switzerland in their Group G opener, France have not won a match or even scored a goal in the World Cup finals since beating Brazil to lift the trophy eight years ago. The French were sent packing in 2002 after failing to win or score a goal in the group stage and are now closing in on Bolivia's unwanted record of five finals games without a goal.

Coach Raymond Domenech's ageing team looked sluggish against the Swiss and will have to step up a gear against the speedy and super-fit South Koreans. The surprise 2002 semi-finalists fought back from a goal down to beat Togo 2-1 in their opening match and are bullish about their chances against Les Bleus.

On paper, France have more talent but could struggle against the lively Koreans, who are fitter now than they were four years ago when they beat Portugal, Italy and Spain on the way to the last four.

Probable teams:

France (4-3-1-2)

16-Fabien Barthez; 19-Willy Sagnol, 15-Lilian Thuram, 5-William Gallas, 3-Eric Abidal; 4-Patrick Vieira, 6-Claude Makelele, 7-Florent Malouda; 10-Zinedine Zidane; 14-Louis Saha, 12-Thierry Henry.

South Korea (4-3-3)

1-Lee Woon-jae; 22-Song Chong-gug, 4-Choi jin-cheul, 6-Kim Jin-kyu, 12-Lee Young-pyo; 7-Park Ji-sung, 17-Lee Ho, 13-Lee Eul-yong; 14-Lee Chun-soo, 9-Ahn Jung-hwan, 11-Seol Ki-hyeon.