Czech Republic vs Mexico prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, June 25, 2026
World Cup
In the third round of the World Cup on June 25, 2026, a match will be played between the national teams of the Czech Republic and Mexico. Schick and company will try to take advantage of the fact that their opponent has already secured their objectives.
Czech Republic vs Mexico: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Czechs struggled but finally made it to the World Cup. In their qualifying group, they finished second without any real chance to challenge Croatia. Then in March, in the play-offs, they drew 2-2 with both Ireland and Denmark, but were lucky to win in the penalty shootouts. Afterwards, they beat Kosovo and Guatemala in friendlies, and began the long-awaited World Cup campaign against South Korea with a goal, but suffered a lackluster loss. Next, against South Africa, they conceded after scoring themselves but managed to finish 1-1.
After winning the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Mexico played only friendlies—quite successfully, not losing a single match since the start of the calendar year. Kicking off their "home" World Cup, they started with a confident win over South Africa. Then, against Son and company, it was an even contest, but a goalkeeper error by the opponent resulted in a 1-0 win.
The Europeans average 1.9 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per game. The tournament hosts have better stats: while they also score an average of 1.8 goals per match, they concede far less—just 0.2 per game.
Previous Matches: Czech Republic vs Mexico
The only previous meeting, a friendly, took place a quarter of a century ago. The Czechs won 2-1.
The de facto hosts don't have much at stake here, while the nominal visitors will be fighting for any advantage as they need a win. We don't expect a spectacle and are tipping "under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.79).
Czech Republic vs Mexico: Key Statistics and Trends
- Czech Republic have won four of their last six matches
- 70% of Czech Republic's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.0
- Mexico have won eight of their last ten matches
- 20% of Mexico's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.0
Czech Republic vs Mexico: Possible Starting Lineups
Czech Republic play a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Kovář - Krejčí, Granáč, Holeš, Sojka - Sadílek, Červ - Darida, Coufal, Hložek - Schick. Jurásek is injured.
Mexico play a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Ochoa - Gallardo, Vázquez, Álvarez, Sánchez - Romo, Lira, Gutiérrez, Quiñones - Jiménez, Alvarado.
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