The Czech Republic will be looking to get their World Cup campaign back on track when they take on South Africa in their second group-stage match. As South Africa produced an under-par performance in their opener, we predict a 1-0 home win. The Czechs were far from their best in a 2-1 defeat to South Korea, struggling to create chances throughout the contest. Miroslav Koubek's men managed only seven goal attempts and generated just 0.83 expected goals, numbers that highlight the attacking issues they need to address. The good news for the nominal hosts is that there are no fresh injury concerns in the squad, while Adam Hlozek is pushing for a place in the starting XI as the coaching staff search for a more effective attacking display.
South Africa, meanwhile, also head into the match under pressure after a disappointing 2-0 loss to Mexico. Bafana Bafana produced only three shots and an extremely low 0.08 expected goals, rarely threatening in the final third. Their task becomes even more difficult with both Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane suspended. Those absences could leave South Africa short of experience and creativity against a Czech side eager to respond after their opening setback. This will be the first-ever World Cup meeting between the two nations.
As Czech Republic possess greater squad depth and should benefit from South Africa's suspensions, Home Win seems like the best betting option for this round 2 clash. Additionally, Czech Republic to Win to Nil and Under 2.5 goals bets boast big value (both teams struggled badly in attack in their opening matches, combining for just 0.91 expected goals).
This World Cup 2026 match will be played on Thursday 18 June 2026 at 17:00.
What is our Czech Republic vs South Africa prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Czech Republic 1 - 0 South Africa
Czech Republic vs South Africa Betting Tips
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -134 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 220 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Patrik Schick @ 137 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Patrik Schick @ 400 Odds
- Asian Handicap: South Africa +1.5 @ -286 Odds
- European Handicap: South Africa +2 @ -275 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 175 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Czechia to Win @ -350 Odds
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View OfferCzech Republic Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddlwwddwwl | 1.60 |
| Home | ddwwddww | 2.00 |
| Away | ll | 0.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 2.13 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.88 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 63% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 38% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 13% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.42 | 1.47 | 1.27 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.10 | 1.06 | 1.27 |
South Africa Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlwldlddl | 1.20 |
| Home | wwldld | 1.33 |
| Away | lwdl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.33 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.17 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 70% | 83% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.61 | 1.69 | 1.48 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.88 | 0.74 | 1.13 |
Czech Republic vs South Africa Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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