South Korea will face off against Malaysia in their final group-stage match of the AFC Asian Cup on Thursday. South Korea, the winners of the first two editions of the competition, are looking to finish as table toppers in Group E. They started their campaign with a 3-1 win over Bahrain, followed by a 2-2 draw against Jordan. Malaysia, on the other hand, has suffered defeat in their first two group-stage games and is no longer in contention for qualification.

South Korea, under the guidance of coach Jurgen Klinsmann, have been in impressive form lately, winning seven of their last eight matches. Star player Son Heung-min has been a key contributor, scoring five goals in his last five outings for the national team. Son has also been outperforming his expected goals (xG) in the Premier League this season, which bodes well for his performance on the bigger stage of the Asian Cup.

In their previous meetings, South Korea has dominated Malaysia, with 31 wins compared to Malaysia's seven. Even though the two teams have not faced each other in a competitive match for several decades, South Korea is expected to continue their winning streak and secure a victory in this crucial match.

With South Korea aiming to finish as group leaders and Malaysia looking to open their goalscoring account in the tournament, all eyes will be on the outcome of this match.