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South Korea vs Czech Republic Prediction & H2H Stats

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World Championship 2026 Estadio Akron, Zapopan
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Match Events

59' Event
Krejci L.
Assist: Coufal V.
62'
Sub
Lee Jae-Sung In: Hwang Hee-Chan
Out: Lee Jae-Sung
64'
Sub
Sulc P. In: Hlozek A.
Out: Sulc P.

AI Match Summary

South Korea in this World Championship 2026 matchup, with the score ending 2-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored South Korea.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

73%
South Korea
15%
Draws
12%
Czech Republic
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: South Korea

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

73% / High Confidence
  • Czech Republic haven't matched South Korea's recent run of results.
  • 73% — that's where the model lands on South Korea taking it.
  • Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 32%
South Korea Clean Sheet 68%
Czech Republic Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric South Korea Czech Republic
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 16 13
Draws 5 6
Losses 7 9
Goals Scored 1.64 1.64
Goals Conceded 0.96 1.36
Expected Goals (xG) 1.56 1.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jun 12, 2026 World Championship
South Korea vs Czech Republic
2:1
Jun 5, 2016 Friendly International
Czech Republic vs South Korea
1:2
Aug 14, 2001 Friendly International
Czech Republic vs South Korea
5:0
May 27, 1998 Friendly International
South Korea vs Czech Republic
2:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

South Korea Compare

Top Goalscorer Hwang In-Beom
1 Goals
Assists Leader Oh Hyeon-Gyu
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.2
Avg xA / game 0.78

Czech Republic Compare

Top Goalscorer Krejci L.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.08
Avg xA / game 0.66

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

South Korea 68 / 100
Czech Republic 18 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
South Korea Czech Republic

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick South Korea Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Games between these two average 3.75 goals.

South Korea scored in 75% of their last 28 games.

Czech Republic let in goals in 71% of their last 28 matches.

Away concern: Czech Republic has suffered 4 losses in 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

South Korea VS Czech Republic
1.38 Goals Scored 1.38
1 Goals Conceded 1.75
50% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

South Korea

(Home)
28 Sept
South Korea
1 : 4
Uruguay
24 Sept
South Korea
3 : 0
Ecuador
25 Jun
South Africa
1 : 0
South Korea
19 Jun
Mexico
1 : 0
South Korea
12 Jun
South Korea
2 : 1
Czech Republic
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Czech Republic

(Away)
29 Sept
Czech Republic
0 : 2
England
26 Sept
Czech Republic
1 : 2
Croatia
25 Jun
Czech Republic
0 : 3
Mexico
18 Jun
Czech Republic
1 : 1
South Africa
12 Jun
South Korea
2 : 1
Czech Republic
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Mexico 3 3 0 0 6:0 9
2 South Africa 3 1 1 1 2:3 4
3 South Korea 3 1 0 2 2:3 3
4 Czech Republic 3 0 1 2 2:6 1
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Switzerland 3 2 1 0 7:3 7
2 Canada 3 1 1 1 8:3 4
3 Bosnia & Herzegovina 3 1 1 1 5:6 4
4 Qatar 3 0 1 2 2:10 1
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League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Brazil 3 2 1 0 7:1 7
2 Morocco 3 2 1 0 6:3 7
3 Scotland 3 1 0 2 1:4 3
4 Haiti 3 0 0 3 2:8 0
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League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 USA 3 2 0 1 8:4 6
2 Australia 3 1 1 1 2:2 4
3 Paraguay 3 1 1 1 2:4 4
4 Turkey 3 1 0 2 3:5 3
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League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Germany 3 2 0 1 10:4 6
2 Ivory Coast 3 2 0 1 4:2 6
3 Ecuador 3 1 1 1 2:2 4
4 Curacao 3 0 1 2 1:9 1
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League Standings (Group 6)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Netherlands 3 2 1 0 10:4 7
2 Japan 3 1 2 0 7:3 5
3 Sweden 3 1 1 1 7:7 4
4 Tunisia 3 0 0 3 2:12 0
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League Standings (Group 7)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Belgium 3 1 2 0 6:2 5
2 Egypt 3 1 2 0 5:3 5
3 Iran 3 0 3 0 3:3 3
4 New Zealand 3 0 1 2 4:10 1
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League Standings (Group 8)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Spain 3 2 1 0 5:0 7
2 Cape Verde 3 0 3 0 2:2 3
3 Uruguay 3 0 2 1 3:4 2
4 Saudi Arabia 3 0 2 1 1:5 2
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League Standings (Group 9)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 France 3 3 0 0 10:2 9
2 Norway 3 2 0 1 8:7 6
3 Senegal 3 1 0 2 8:6 3
4 Iraq 3 0 0 3 1:12 0
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League Standings (Group 10)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Argentina 3 3 0 0 8:1 9
2 Austria 3 1 1 1 6:6 4
3 Algeria 3 1 1 1 5:7 4
4 Jordan 3 0 0 3 3:8 0
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League Standings (Group 11)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Colombia 3 2 1 0 4:1 7
2 Portugal 3 1 2 0 6:1 5
3 D.R. Congo 3 1 1 1 4:3 4
4 Uzbekistan 3 0 0 3 2:11 0
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League Standings (Group 12)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 England 3 2 1 0 6:2 7
2 Croatia 3 2 0 1 5:5 6
3 Ghana 3 1 1 1 2:2 4
4 Panama 3 0 0 3 0:4 0
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