Czechia vs. South Africa odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks, best bets from expert on 18-8 roll (opens original article in a new tab)

Czechia faces South Africa in a crucial 2026 World Cup group stage match with Czechia favored at -130, South Africa at +370, and a draw at +270, as expert Martin Green predicts the Under 2.5 goals.

• Czechia lost to South Korea in their World Cup opener, 2-1
• South Africa's top midfielders received red cards in their opening match and will miss the Czechia game
• SportsLine's Martin Green predicts the Under 2.5 goals for Czechia vs. South Africa match