South Korea-Czech Republic prediction matchday 1 odds

The World Cup is underway. South Korea hosts the Czech Republic: kick-off on the night between Thursday and Friday at 4.00. Mexico and South Africa complete group A. Coach Hong’s team closed group B of the third qualifying phase ahead of Jordan, gaining qualification. Koubek’s men made it through the playoffs, eliminating Ireland and Denmark. The Czech national team returns to play in a World Cup after 20 years. Let’s find out together the prediction and odds for South Korea-Czech Republic.

South Korea-Czech Republic prediction

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For South Korea it is the eleventh participation in the World Cup in a row. Hong’s team is also the only unbeaten team in the Asian qualifiers for the competition with a record of 11 wins and 5 draws in 16 matches: 20 goals scored and 7 conceded. The Czech Republic returns twenty years after 2006, when they were eliminated in the group stage despite a 3-0 victory on their debut against the United States. The Under 2.5 can be a good market to bet on: 1.70 for LeoVegas, 1.67 according to bet365, 1.64 for Betsson and Starcasinò.

The other outcomes

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Here is the prediction and odds for South Korea-Czech Republic. Looking at the statistics, Koubek’s team has scored six victories in a row across groups, playoffs and friendlies. The last defeat came on October 12 against the Faroe Islands. According to the main betting sites, there is great balance in the odds: sign 1 is valued at 2.75 for Goldbet and Lottomatica, 2.65 according to Starcasinò. The possible success of the guests is quoted at 2.90 by Leovegas, 2.80 on Betsson and Snai. While the X is offered 3.15 according to WilliamHill, 3.10 on BetFlag and 3.00 for Snai. Numbers in hand, the Czech Republic has always conceded goals in the last four matches. This is why the Goal can be worth the bet: 1.91 the rating of bet365, 1.88 that of Starcasinò and Betsson, 1.87 for Marathonbet.

For bookmakers it could still be a balanced match, which is why the first half X sign is worth 2.05 for bet365 and Sisal, 2.04 on Netwin and Netbet.

The markers

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Patrik Schick has scored six goals in his last seven appearances in international competitions, taking the top scorer title at Euro 2020 alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. He was also the Czech Republic’s top scorer during the 2026 qualifiers. A goal in the match against South Korea is worth 3.25 according to Netwin and Netbet, 3.05 on Marathonbet and 2.95 for AdmiralBet.

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