Czechia vs South Africa
Czechia host South Africa in the World Cup Group Stage 2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on 18 June 2026, with kickoff set for 16:00 UTC; this page carries the confirmed team news and lineups as they arrive, the head to head record and the data driven prediction, and it switches to live coverage at kickoff.
Form and Table
- Czechia 3rd 0 pts Loss
- South Africa 4th 0 pts Loss
Prediction
- Czechia
- South Africa
Predicted goals: Czechia -1.5 | South Africa -
Predicted winner: Czechia | Win or draw
Advice: Double chance : Czechia or draw
Prediction, Odds & Value Bets
Probability-based analysis, not a prediction or guarantee. No bet is safe or certain; odds and lineups change before kickoff. 18+ — gamble responsibly.
Most likely outcome
Czechia to win (1) 49.4% Low confidence odds 1.75
Lowest-variance angle: Czechia or draw (Double Chance) — 84.7%, High confidence (odds 1.18).
Based on the match prediction model blended with de-margined bookmaker-consensus odds.
Suggested same-game slip
Low confidence- Combined odds4.48
- Implied probability22.3%
- Modeled probability21.5%
- Estimated EV-3.8%
| Match | Market / selection | Odds | Implied | Modeled | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia v South Africa | Double Chance: South Africa or draw (Double Chance) | 2.05 | 48.8% | 50.3% | +1.6% |
| Czechia v South Africa | Double Chance: Czechia or draw (Double Chance) | 1.18 | 84.7% | 84.7% | -0.1% |
| Czechia v South Africa | Total Shots on Target: Over 7.5 | 1.85 | 54.1% | 50.4% | -3.7% |
Same-game legs can be correlated; combined probability is an estimate and a bookmaker may restrict combining them.
Markets & angles (1X2, goals, corners, shots on target)
| Market | Selection | Odds | Implied | Modeled | Edge | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result (1X2) | Draw (X) | 3.70 | 27.0% | 35.2% | +8.2% | Medium |
| Double Chance | South Africa or draw (Double Chance) | 2.05 | 48.8% | 50.3% | +1.6% | Medium |
| Double Chance | Czechia or draw (Double Chance) | 1.18 | 84.7% | 84.7% | -0.1% | High |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 2.5 goals | 2.08 | 48.1% | 46.0% | -2.1% | Low |
| Total Shots on Target | Under 7.5 | 1.88 | 53.2% | 49.6% | -3.6% | Low |
| Total Shots on Target | Over 7.5 | 1.85 | 54.1% | 50.4% | -3.7% | Low |
| Total Corners | Over 8.75 | 1.88 | 53.2% | 49.2% | -4.0% | Low |
| Total Corners | Under 8.75 | 1.82 | 54.9% | 50.8% | -4.1% | Low |
| Goals Over/Under | Over 1.5 goals | 1.33 | 75.2% | 70.6% | -4.5% | Low |
| Goals Over/Under | Under 3.5 goals | 1.25 | 80.0% | 74.2% | -5.8% | Low |
Likely goalscorers (anytime)
| Player | Odds | Implied chance | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Schick | 2.38 | 42.0% | Low |
| Jan Kuchta | 2.75 | 36.4% | Low |
| Tomas Chory | 2.88 | 34.7% | Low |
| Mojmir Chytil | 2.88 | 34.7% | Low |
| Adam Hlozek | 3.25 | 30.8% | Low |
| Lukas Provod | 3.75 | 26.7% | Low |
Anytime goalscorer chances are the de-margined market price — variance-heavy, lower confidence.
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Updated: 15 Jun 2026, 03:48 UTC