Saudi Arabia clash with North Korea plus China’s Uzbekistan test

However, North Korea illustrated little threat up front so far and were lucky that last opposition Uzbekistan were wasteful with their chances.

Pak Kwang-Ryong is by far their biggest threat and almost grabbed a last gasp equaliser against the White Wolves. The Basel-owned attacker is available at 11/4 to net anytime and the make the difference, but Saudi Arabia should still have to much up front for the Thousand-Mile Horse.

China v Uzbekistan
After their shock victory over Saudi Arabia, China have a fantastic chance to capitalise on the open nature of Group B and are 12/5 to continue their fantastic form and beat pool favourites Uzbekistan.

The White Wolves were far from convincing in their opener against North Korea, but are still 13/10 to take the spoils.

Uzbekistan boast two match winners in the form of skipper Server Djeparov, who was the architect of their opening goal, plus scorer and starlet Igor Sergeev.

These two influential attackers are both 2/1 in the anytime market to make the breakthrough against China.

Team Dragon often dominated against the Green Falcons, and former Portsmouth coach Alain Perrin will be hoping for a repeat performance.

Stopper Wang Delai became a national Chinese hero after now famously saving Saudi Arabia star Haziz’s penalty, following the advice of a 12-year-old ball boy on which way to dive. Lucky Delai is now 15/8 to keep a clean sheet against Uzbekistan.

Perrin’s men were widely regarded as a defensive force but also illustrated they have the craft to carve through backlines. Their only goal of the competition so far arrived from a set piece, with midfielder Yu Hai sealing the win with a deflected free kick.

Back Yu Hai at 8/1 to strike first again or talented attacker Wu Lei to net last at the same price, as China march on with top spot in their sights.