Match detail

Czechia vs South Africa

World Cup 2026 · group_stage

Match summary

Czechia

South Africa

World Cup 2026 · group_stage

Initial pick

Lineup revision status

Complete

Lineup-based prediction complete

The final pre-kickoff prediction has already been re-run with the official lineups.

Current version

Initial pickThis is the first published version.

Top eventPrice1.80

Asian Handicap: Czechia -0.5

Probability

58%

Confidence

medium

Confidence

58%

Published

Jun 18, 2026, 4:42 PM GMT+2

Kickoff

Jun 18, 2026, 6:00 PM GMT+2

Last update

Jun 18, 2026, 8:00 PM GMT+2

Result

LOSS

What shaped the view

Both teams are on 0 points after one match, so a draw does little for qualification or third-place comparison; Czechia should be the more proactive side before a final match against Mexico.
Czechia start a clear 3-4-2-1 with Schick supported by Hložek/Darida and have strong late attacking options in Kuchta, Chytil, Chorý, Šulc and Souček. South Africa have pace wide in Appollis/Maseko but rely heavily on Rayners as the starting 9.
Side is preferred over totals: Czechia -0.5 at 1.80 needs a regulation win and is cleaner than Over/Under 2.25, where both prices are equal and the matchup still carries counterattack-versus-finishing variance.

Official lineups

Official lineups are not posted yet. This panel updates when the feed goes live.

Injuries

No injury report is currently available for this match.

Why it made the board

Complete

Czechia have the stronger starting attacking structure and deeper bench for changing the game late, while South Africa’s setup is dangerous in transition but less convincing as a sustained chance-creation unit. With both teams needing points and Czechia carrying better goal threat, Home -0.5 is the clearest eligible edge.

Main risk

Tactical Counter: South Africa’s wide pace can attack the space behind Czechia’s wing-backs, so a transition goal could turn this into a draw-risk game.

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