Czechia v South Africa Prediction & Expected Goals (18 Jun) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultCzechia to win ✗44% · @1.77

Double chanceEither team to win ✗75% · @1.22

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓57% · @1.95

GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓76% · @1.25

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 13.04

Czechia vs South Africa: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

On Thursday 18 June the World Cup brings Czechia against South Africa at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Kick-off: 17:00 WAT.

Current form

Czechia, last 3: LWW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to South Korea, away. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.

South Africa, last 4: LDLD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Mexico, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.

Momentum favours Czechia, collecting 2.0 points per game to 0.5 for South Africa.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Czechia 1.2 xG, South Africa 1.3 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 45%, GG 57%.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Czechia 44%, draw 25%, South Africa 31%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.95.
Price worth noting: South Africa to win @4.35 – the bookmaker implies 23%, our ratings say 31%.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (76%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Czechia 1–1 South Africa. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Czechia44%fair 2.25 · @1.77

Draw25%fair 4.00 · @3.65

South Africa31%fair 3.28 · @4.35

2.50Expected goals

1.20Czechia xG

1.30South Africa xG

57%Both score

45%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–113%

0–111%

1–010%

1–28%

0–08%

2–18%

From our goals model: Czechia 1.2 – 1.3 South Africa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Czechia to win ✗	44%	2.25	1.77
Double chance	Either team to win ✗	75%	1.33	1.22
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	57%	1.75	1.95 ▲
Draw no bet	Czechia (draw no bet)	59%	1.69	–
Asian handicap	Czechia +0.5 (Asian handicap) ✓	61%	1.64	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	70%	1.42	1.35
Over/under 2.5 goals	Under 2.5 goals ✓	55%	1.83	1.73
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	76%	1.32	1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	88%	1.13	1.08
First team to score	South Africa to score first ✗	48%	2.09	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✗	44%	2.27	–
Half-time / full-time	HT South Africa / FT South Africa ✗	22%	4.45	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	8%	13.04	–

Czechia – last 3

LWW

12 Jun	@ South Korea	1–2	L
5 Jun	vs Guatemala	3–1	W
31 May	vs Kosovo	2–1	W

2.0Scored / game

1.3Conceded / game

100%Both scored

100%Over 2.5

South Africa – last 4

LDLD

11 Jun	@ Mexico	0–2	L
29 May	vs Nicaragua	0–0	D
31 Mar	vs Panama	1–2	L
27 Mar	vs Panama	1–1	D

0.5Scored / game

1.3Conceded / game

50%Both scored

25%Over 2.5

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Czechia vs South Africa?

Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.

Who will win Czechia vs South Africa?

On our numbers Czechia have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 25% and South Africa 31%.

How many goals will there be in Czechia vs South Africa?

We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Czechia vs South Africa?

Our predicted score is Czechia 1–1 South Africa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.

When is Czechia vs South Africa?

Czechia vs South Africa (World Cup) kicks off on Thursday 18 June 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

Czechia v South Africa: numbers & prediction

Czechia

South Africa

Under 3.5 goals