Czechia vs South Africa Prediction

World Cup · Thu 18 Jun 2026
World : World Cup
CzechiaLLLLL
1 - 1
Full time · HT 1 - 0
South AfricaLWWWD
Kick-offThu 18 Jun, 17:00
Our tip1 @ 1.77 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence75%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✗
Double chance1X ✓
BTTSNo ✗
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✗

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
CzechiaLLLLL
12 Nov 26HSpain0 - 2UEFA Nations League
06 Oct 26AEngland0 - 3UEFA Nations League
03 Oct 26ASpain1 - 3UEFA Nations League
29 Sep 26HEngland0 - 2UEFA Nations League
26 Sep 26HCroatia1 - 2UEFA Nations League
South AfricaLWWWD
13 Nov 26HKenya2 - 2Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification
04 Oct 26AEgypt1 - 0Friendlies
30 Sep 26AEritrea5 - 0Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification
26 Sep 26HGuinea2 - 1Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification
28 Jun 26HCanada0 - 1World Cup

Head to head

Czechia 0 · Draws 1 · South Africa 0 (1 meetings)

18 Jun 26Czechia1 - 1South AfricaWorld Cup

Full head to head: Czechia vs South Africa →

Our prediction

Czechia to win

@ 1.77
Double chance
1X  •  Czechia or Draw
@ 1.20
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
@ 1.77
Confidence
75%

Our record

Our tips on Czechialast 12 tipped matches
8/1267%
Our tips on South Africalast 11 tipped matches
5/1145%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 46%Under 2.5: 54%
Expected goals
2.50Czechia
2.50Total
0.00South Africa

Possible correct scores

1 – 0 Czechia win 12% @ 5.25
1 – 1 Draw 11% @ 5.75 ✓ Final score
2 – 0 Czechia win 10% @ 6.50
2 – 1 Czechia win 9% @ 7.00
0 – 0 Draw 7% @ 8.50
3 – 0 Czechia win 6% @ 11.00 Our pick

Final score: 1 – 1 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Czechia69%
Draw21%
South Africa10%

Odds (1X2)

11.77
X3.65
24.35

Czechia vs South Africa preview and result

Czechia and South Africa met in the World Cup on Thursday 18 June 2026 at 17:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 1, 1 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives Czechia a 69% chance of winning, the draw 21% and South Africa 10%. Our pick was Czechia to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.77. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Czechia or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.20.

Goals: we expect about 2.5 goals (2.5 for Czechia, 0.0 for South Africa). The chance of three or more goals is 46%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 2 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Czechia have 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-L-L-L-L), scoring 2 and conceding 12. South Africa have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (L-W-W-W-D), scoring 10 and conceding 4. In their last 1 meeting, Czechia won 0, South Africa won 0 and 1 ended level.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Czechia vs South Africa?

Our pre-match prediction is Czechia to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.77. Win chances: Czechia 69%, draw 21%, South Africa 10%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Czechia vs South Africa?

We expect about 2.5 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 46%).

What time is Czechia vs South Africa?

Czechia vs South Africa (World Cup) was played on Thursday 18 June 2026 at 17:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Czechia vs South Africa?

The double chance 1X (Czechia or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.20. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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