Czechia vs. South Africa Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match

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Czechia and South Africa will face off at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, June 18, at Atlanta Stadium on FOX in their second group-stage match of the tournament.

Both Czechia and South Africa lost their openers, and either could be eliminated with a loss on Thursday.

Czechia is eliminated with a loss and a Mexico win or draw, while South Africa is eliminated with a loss and a South Korea win/draw.

Czechia scored first against South Korea on a 59th minute header by Ladislav Krejcí but gave up two goals in the final half hour to lose 2-1 in heartbreaking fashion.

Meanwhile, South Africa lost 2-0 to Mexico, a game in which they lost two players to red cards. It became the first nation to receive two reds in a World Cup match since 2006.

This will be the first time these two nations meet on a World Cup stage.

Let’s check out the odds for the Czechia vs. South Africa Group A matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 18.

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Czechia vs. South Africa Odds

Moneyline

Czechia: -125 (bet $10 to win $18 total)
South Africa: +350 (bet $10 to win $45 total)
Draw: +270 (bet $10 to win $37 total)

Spread

Czechia -0.5: -125 (bet $10 to win $18 total)
South Africa +0.5: +100 (bet $10 to win $20 total)

Over/Under Total Odds: 2.5

Over: +110 (bet $10 to win $21 total)
Under: -134 (bet $10 to win $17.46 total)

Czechia vs. South Africa Prediction, Pick

From FOX Sports Wagering Analyst, Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica:

South Africa was very poor in the opener against Mexico, while Czechia had a lead over South Korea, then oddly subbed off its best scorer, Patrick Schick, and its most creative player, Pavel Sulc. Of course, it resulted in South Korea scoring twice and a 2-1 defeat. Loser is eliminated here, and I do expect Czechia to win. It at least offered something in the opener. I’m wagering on a Sulc anytime goal or assist.