South Korea vs Czech Republic prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, June 12, 2026
World Cup
In the first round of the World Cup on June 12, 2026, the national teams of South Korea and the Czech Republic will face off. Both sides are eager to start the tournament with a victory.
South Korea vs Czech Republic: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Koreans, as usual, calmly advanced through qualification, being among the first to secure their spot. They topped their group with 22 points from ten matches. However, their friendly results were mixed, including goalless defeats to Ivory Coast and Austria in March. Ahead of the tournament, they managed to bounce back with a 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago. Against El Salvador, however, things were more complicated – a single goal decided the outcome.
The Czechs had a longer struggle for the right to return to the World Cup. In their group, they lagged noticeably behind Croatia but confidently secured second place. In March, they twice followed the same scenario: a 2-2 draw in regular time and a penalty shootout victory over both Ireland and Denmark. Gathering momentum before the championship, they narrowly beat Kosovo 2-1, then achieved a more convincing 3-1 win over Guatemala.
The Far Eastern side scores on average 1.5 goals per match, conceding 1.2. The Europeans have better stats: two goals scored per match and 0.9 conceded.
Previous Matches: South Korea vs Czech Republic
The teams have previously met three times in friendlies, with each claiming a win and one match ending in a draw.
This pairing is considered almost even. Expect a competitive game and that "both teams will score" (odds – 1.87).
South Korea vs Czech Republic: Key Stats and Trends
- South Korea have lost twice in their last four matches
- 10% of South Korea's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.7 goals per match
- Czech Republic have won twice
- 60% of Czech Republic's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.9 goals per match
South Korea vs Czech Republic: Probable Starting Line-ups
South Korea usually plays a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (probable line-up): Jo Hyeon-woo – Lee Ki-heok, Kim Min-jae, Lee Han-beom – Kastrop, Paik Seung-ho, Kim Jin-gyu, Kim Moon-hwan – Lee Dong-gyeon, Bae Joon-ho – Son Heung-min. Cho Yu-min is injured, Lee Tae-seok and Ba Joon-ho are doubtful.
Czech Republic also use a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (probable line-up): Kovář – Krejčí, Granáč, Haloupek – Jurásek, Coufal, Sadílek, Souček – Schulz, Provod – Schick. There are questions regarding Kuchta's form.
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