South Korea vs. Czechia odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup picks from elite soccer expert

The 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday, June 11 with a pair of matchups. In the nightcap, South Korea will take on Czechia in Group A play. The Koreans advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2022 World Cup, while this is Czechia's first appearance in the event since 2006. Mexico are the -140 favorites to win Group A, with South Korea at +370 and Czechia at +390.

Kickoff is 10 p.m. ET from Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico. The latest Czechia vs. South Korea odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list the Koreans at +165 (risk $100 to win $165) on the 90-minute money line, with Czechia at +185 and a draw at +200. The over/under for total goals is 2.5.

Before locking in any South Korea vs. Czechia picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Champions League, Serie A, the FA Cup, and more. He's been red-hot on his soccer betting picks in 2026, posting a 31-13-2 record and returning over $1,200 of profit on his Champions League picks. Anyone wanting to follow his World Cup betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could see BIG returns!

Now Eimer has turned his attention to Czechia vs. South Korea in the 2026 World Cup, and revealed his best bets.

One of Eimer's predictions is leaning over 2.5 goals scored. South Korea was the top scoring team in its World Cup qualifying group, while each of Czechia's last five matches have eclipsed 2.5 total goals.

Eimer has also locked in another three best bets, including one plus-money pick and is backing one side that "will shock a lot of people!"

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