Estadio Akron will host an intriguing Group A opener as South Korea and the Czech Republic begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns in Zapopan. As the two teams seem to be evenly matched at the moment, we predict a 1-1 draw. South Korea head into the tournament on the back of consecutive victories over Trinidad and Tobago (5-0) and El Salvador (1-0). Hong Myung-Bo's side have collected 1.90 points per game from their last ten matches, winning six times and keeping six clean sheets. Their defensive organization has been particularly impressive, with both teams scoring in just 10% of their recent matches. Captain Son Heung-min is expected to return to the starting lineup after appearing as a substitute in the win over El Salvador, while Hong is likely to stick with his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation.
The Czech Republic, on the other hand, are brimming with confidence after back-to-back victories over Kosovo and Guatemala in their final warm-up fixtures. Miroslav Koubek's side have been scoring an impressive 2.0 goals per match while conceding only 0.9. Experienced leaders Tomas Soucek and Patrik Schick are expected to play key roles once again. The Czechs have failed to score in only one of their last ten matches and possess the attacking quality to trouble any defense.
Czech Republic average 2.0 goals per game, while South Korea have plenty of attacking quality led by Son Heung-min. Therefore, Both Teams to Score is our main betting tip for this Group A clash, alongside Half-Time Draw and Draw.
This World Cup 2026 match will be played on Friday 12 June 2026 at 03:00.
What is our South Korea vs Czech Republic prediction?
Our prediction for this match: South Korea 1 - 1 Czech Republic
South Korea vs Czech Republic Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 500 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -111 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 @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Heung-Min Son @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Heung-Min Son @ 500 Odds
- To be Booked: Ladislav Krejci @ 175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: South Korea +0.5 @ -250 Odds
- European Handicap: South Korea +1 @ -275 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -200 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 350 Odds
- Clean Sheet: South Korea - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferSouth Korea Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdlwwwllww | 1.90 |
| Home | lwwwlww | 2.14 |
| Away | wdl | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 71% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.86 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.57 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.29 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 10% | 0% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 71% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 29% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.19 | 1.31 | 0.92 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.11 | 0.98 | 1.42 |
Czech Republic Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wddlwwddww | 1.90 |
| Home | ddwwddww | 2.00 |
| Away | wl | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 3.00 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 2.13 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.88 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 63% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 38% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 13% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.57 | 1.47 | 1.92 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.16 | 1.06 | 1.49 |
South Korea vs Czech Republic Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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