Czech Republic vs South Africa Match Details
Date | Thursday 18 June 2026 |
Kick-off | 18:00 SAST |
Stadium | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 — Group A |
Czech Republic vs South Africa Match Odds
Outrights | Odds |
|---|---|
Czech Republic to win | 1.67 |
Draw | 3.60 |
South Africa to win | 4.50 |
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Czech Republic vs South Africa Best Bets
Ladislav Krejci anytime goalscorer — 6.25
Krejci scored in both playoff games and continues a running theme of Czech set-piece success, having a fantastic leap and a habit of gliding into space when attacking the ball. He is underrated in the markets to find the net again.
Czech Republic to win — 1.67
The Czechs showed more in defeat to South Korea than South Africa managed against Mexico, and their set-piece efficiency is likely to prove too much for a Bafana Bafana side missing two suspended players.
Bet Builders
Bet Builder 1 — 26.00 (R10 returns R260.00)
Selection | Reasoning |
|---|---|
Oswin Appollis over 1.5 shots | Oswin Appollis averaged 3.09 shots per 90 minutes for Orlando Pirates this season |
Czech Republic or draw double chance | The Czechs know defeat could spell the end of their tournament so they will be motivated |
Vladimir Coufal to register an assist | The Czech wing-back's throw-in assisted Ladislav Krejci's goal against South Korea |
Teboho Mokoena to be shown a card | Teboho Mokoena was booked against Mexico and his tackling lacks subtlety |
Bet Builder 2 — 34.00 (R10 returns R340.00)
Selection | Reasoning |
|---|---|
Khuliso Mudau over 1.5 fouls | Khuliso Mudau averaged 2.2 fouls in qualifying and committed two infringements in the defeat to Mexico |
Ladislav Krejci anytime goalscorer | Ladislav Krejci scored against South Korea and is a regular target from set-plays |
Both teams to score — No | South Africa managed just three shots against Mexico and lack an end product |
Czech Republic to win | Czech Republic's set-piece efficiency is likely to prove too much for Bafana Bafana |
Czech Republic vs South Africa Player Picks
Ladislav Krejci over 0.5 shots on target — 2.40
The Czech Republic's goalscorer against South Korea, Ladislav Krejci also netted in both playoff games in qualifying and is often the target at set-plays.
Teboho Mokoena to be shown a card — 2.95
South Africa received two red cards against Mexico while midfielder Teboho Mokoena also picked up a yellow. The midfielder can be untidy in his play and his fouls are rarely subtle.
Vladimir Coufal to register an assist — 4.30
Vladimir Coufal provided the assist for Ladislav Krejci's goal against South Korea with a long throw and he also consistently delivers good crosses from the right flank.
Khuliso Mudau over 1.5 fouls — 1.83
A couple of fouls against Mexico was about par for Khuliso Mudau, who averaged 2.2 fouls per 90 minutes in qualifying.
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