Chinese Taipei vs Korea Republic Preview & Prediction | 2026 World Baseball Classic | Pool Stage

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Korea Republic could set up a potential winner-take-all clash with Australia for the right to finish second in Pool C if they can beat a struggling Chinese Taipei.

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Chinese Taipei vs Korea Republic prediction

Korea Republic comfortably defeated Czechia but will likely have one eye on Australia, who have won each of their two pool matches so far and are Korea Republic’s biggest competition for a quarter-final spot, assuming that Japan makes it as pool winners. Chinese Taipei are still without a run after two games, conceding 16 after being ‘mercy ruled’ against Japan with the score at 13-0 in the seventh.

Whilst it’s unlikely that Korea Republic will put up a significant volume of runs vs this opponent, you would expect them to dominate the majority of play and any outcome other than a comprehensive victory over Chinese Taipei would be seen as a big surprise and throw the door open for Australia when it comes to the knockout stage.

Chinese Taipei vs Korea Republic tip: Korea Republic to win with -3.5 handicap