Czech Republic vs South Africa Prediction & Tips – Group A, 2026 World Cup

Czech Republic take on South Africa in the Group Stage of the 2026 World Cup, kicking off Friday 19th June at 2:00 AM AEST. Here’s our prediction for the game, plus the bets we like and the best odds markets at Neds.

It can only get better from here for both of these sides, because the opening round was rough viewing.

South Africa were a mess first up, going down 2 nil to Mexico and making life even harder with a couple of red cards. You are not beating anyone at this level when you are down on numbers and chasing the game.

The good news is they came into this tournament in strong form with six games unbeaten, so there is something to fall back on.

Now you throw in South Africa missing key attacking pieces like Sithole and Zwane through suspension, and suddenly this shapes as a really nice spot for the Czechs to bounce back at a decent price.

Tip Czech Republic to win and over 2.5 goals at 3.00