Group A
Jun 18, 16:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Czechia
vs
South Africa 🇿🇦
1:0
Predicted most-likely scoreline
| Metric | Czechia | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Power rating (current) | 1780 | 1680 |
| World rank | #25 | #38 |
| Expected goals | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Win probability | 61% | 16% |
Draw probability: 23%. Model: Elo win expectancy + Poisson scoreline, re-calibrated after each played match. Entertainment only — not betting advice.
Strength comparison
Czechia are the stronger side on our ratings, by 100 points.
The case for each side
🇨🇿 Czechia
World #25 · Rating 1780 · UEFA
As Czechoslovakia, World Cup finalists in 1934 and 1962; European runners-up in 1996.
🇿🇦 South Africa
World #38 · Rating 1680 · CAF
Hosts of the 2010 World Cup and African champions in 1996.